Telling People You have Cancer

Cancer is not an easy topic to deal with. In fact, most people tend to hide the battle they are facing when dealing with such an illness. It is common for them to experience uncomfortable regard from other people like pity and hopelessness. This makes having the condition not as easy to deal with as you might think. To have that eerie attention you gain from people who know about the condition creates an emotional barrier between you and the people around you. However, this is not an excuse to invalidate yourself and the situation you are in. One way or another, you must figure out ways on telling people that you have Cancer. 

When you know your cause is true, the battle will always be worth the fight. This goes the same for the people around you. Fighting Cancer is a challenging encounter. It drains you physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually, socially, and financially. It is no doubt a consuming journey no matter how much you try to look at it. But bad things will always find their way to take you wholly, it always helps to have your family and trusted individuals be aware of this reality before this darkness will gobble you up. 

"You don't get to choose if you get hurt in this world, old man, but you do have some say in who hurts you." - Gus, The Fault in our Stars

Being in control over you and your emotions will provide you with a calming feeling of courage. Knowing that your loved ones are aware of your condition will give you that peace of mind when facing a tremendous foe, especially Cancer. You will know your true strength in your battle. Some may not be the same for others but it all boils down to being in control of the views and opinions you take from others as well as yourself. Telling people you have cancer is a challenge you are also to take on in your battles.