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Olivia.PatientPower

Updated 7mo ago

Navigating the Conversation: Sharing Your Diagnosis with Others

Have you thought about how you're going to tell family, friends, and/or coworkers about your new diagnosis?

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Some people suggest telling those you feel comfortable with and explaining how the condition affects you. Others recommend setting boundaries during the discussion, asking others not to interject unti...See More

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Michele.PatientPower

7mo

@Olivia.PatientPower I feel a bit odd commenting on this program as I was the host. However, I learned much that I wish I had known at the start of my journey from our guest, guest - an MSW, Licensed Social Worker specializing in oncology. it is a total must view.
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Michele.PatientPower

7mo

When first diagnosed it was such a shock that until I got my arms around it and understood what CLL was, I only shared it with my spouse. What about you?
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CourageLoveLegacy

7mo

I was diagnosed at 40yrs, so quite young with CLL. I have 3 young boys and decided to tell them within the first few days ... here's a blog a wrote about why and how I told them...https://www.courageloveandlegacy.com/p/how-do-i-tell-my-kids

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