Thicc_Jamezhow do I tell my family I'm dying?
Sorry to hear this.
Stage 2 means it is still localised, right? It may have been found in time and is treatable.
I don’t know about your uncles cancer or what stage it was but not all cancers are the same and some are very treatable. In one type of cancer, survival after 5 years is 99% for stage 1, 95% for stage 2, 50-6i% for stage 3 etc. Stage 2 can be a very winnable battle.
You may be avoiding a very winnable battle in which you can have a long and enjoyable life after some short term discomfort. Some cancers can he treated in a localised manner with radiotherapy rather than chemo.
I implore you to verify what the treatment options are and succeeds rates before making a hasty and final decision.
Sincerely, thanks. I’m going to explore my options, but I’m more concerned about how my mom and brothers might take the news that I’m battling something like this.
Seriously don’t give up. My Dad has stage 4 lung cancer, diagnosed in April, and his treatments have given him his life back. For now. I’m not trying to minimize your situation, every cancer is different, just don’t give up until you know more. I really feel for you, keep your head up.
My question is more about informing my family, Do you mind me asking how your dad broke the news to you?
I would encourage you to learn more before sharing; there may be treatment options, you might have a cancer that is very treatable, unknown or untreatable. Likelihoods and timelines are the most important thing that your family will want to know; sharing “stage 2 cancer type x and this is a general treatment plan and timeline” is a very different conversation from “I have cancer, don’t know what type, the timeline or likelihoods of outcomes”.
It may be different for you and your family but that can really help your family receive, process the news and support you how you need.