I always thought something like having cancer can never happen to me. I was told they caught it early, so I'm lucky. My dad who is a surgeon and my mom who is a nurse said they will do everything they can through their connections in the medical field to find me the best doctor to treat me. Yesterday, I couldnt stop crying, I felt like i got hit by a truck. I have been sick but I just ignored it and never thought it would be this serious. My dad called my advisor and told her the details of what is happening. However, I was supposed to tell my friends today but i didnt have the courage to...I dont know how to even start to tell my friends....please help!!!
2006-10-18 13:42:11 · 11 answers · asked by cutegirlie008 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
well...i think you honestly need to tell your friends about it as soon as possible. because i know you dont want them to worry, but itll hurt them more when they find out if they find out from someone else other than you. just tell them the straight truth. itll help having them know tho...theyll give you strength. im sure youll make it thru just fine. my prayers are with you.
2006-10-18 13:47:09 · answer #1 · answered by jazz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just sit them down and tell them the whole truth. Your friends will be there for you and you will need there help and support.
I can't imagine how hard it is to be someone that has cancer as a child/ young adult. However, I do know what your parents are going through as my 4 1/2 yr old finished chemo in January 2006.
2006-10-18 15:22:04 · answer #2 · answered by tessasmomy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow I'm sorry you have to go through this but if they're your friends they will understand. My neighbor had cancer in the early stage too she had surgery and it wasn't too bad. Just start out by saying this I have a cousin that has cancer and she doesn't know how to tell her friends and if the answer is negative then don't tell them but know this if they're truly you're friends the will be right by you're side you can count on me already.
2006-10-18 13:48:28 · answer #3 · answered by sportychick4824 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I cannot put myself in your position, but if it were me, I would write a letter to each of my friends, and explain to them what was happening, and how you feel, and that you need all of their support. It sounds like you are a pretty special person, and if you are the one with cancer, but worried about how your friends will handle the news, i would say that they are the luckiest people in the world to have a friend like you. After everything is said and out in the open, i would get them all together and have a girls night, sounds like you will probably be needing one!! good luck and god bless.
2006-10-18 14:00:14 · answer #4 · answered by ashli l 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Firstly I am so sorry, my sister was diagnosed with cancer about a year ago and it was still early so she got through it. The main thing is to be positive, you can get over this. Be honest with your friends tell them the truth and explain it well, if they see how positive you are it will make it easier for them to accept and if they are good friends they will be there for you. Good luck
2006-10-18 13:46:57 · answer #5 · answered by Sherry Baby ( Ethan's Mama ) 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The news will leak out so have your mom tell the school so they will know you are in for a rough time. Just bear with your folks,and friends as theywill have to adjust. It's a tough person with cancer who is worried about her friends::) so you'll be ok:)
Good luck, and get well
2006-10-18 13:46:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow! If i had to tell my friends i would want to have them over on the weekend and either tell each friend individually or have them come to my house and i would tell my friends while they are all together.You could tell them that the sickness u've been feeling hasnt been a flu but its serious, and its cancer and that u will need their support to make it through this. i hope that u can pull through your cancer because i think it will make u stronger!
2006-10-18 13:47:02 · answer #7 · answered by cutie123 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm so sorry! i will pray for you. as for your friends, only tell them when YOUR ready to talk, and when you are, ask them if they have a minute because you have something important to tell them. once your both serious, just say that you have been diagnosed with cancer-dont beat around the bush. you might want your friends to know sooner than later for emotional support for you, but only when its comfortable (well, easier than it is know) to say it. good luck and i wish you the best!
2006-10-18 13:49:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
be honest. tell them "hey, you know i have something i need to let out. i'm not going to be around much for a while because i just found out i have (insert name of cancer here). it's a type of cancer. Now, i'm pretty lucky because they caught it early. but i'm not gonna have alot of time between school and treatments. i just wanted to let y'all know so that you didn't think that i didn't like you anymore"
everything will be fine sweety. you'll be okay and so will your friends.
2006-10-18 13:46:54 · answer #9 · answered by Donna L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just try they will feel bad for you but you have to face your freinds
my dad got cancer when i was 7 and i never knew till a year ago
but remeber cancer is horible and poeple will help you and other poeple in the world help all they can to find a cure for cancer
ps-stay well
2006-10-18 13:52:25 · answer #10 · answered by kevin p 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋