How to tell family and work you might have cancer
Facing tests that point to multiple myeloma, a reader is unsure whether to wait for a confirmed diagnosis and treatment plan before telling her three grown daughters and employer.
Dear Eric: I have been undergoing tests to confirm a diagnosis of multiple myeloma, and all the signs are pointing in that direction. While I navigate the medical system, test results and diagnosis, I am faced with the challenge of telling people about all of this.
I have three grown daughters who are relatively settled in life. I would like to tell them in a way that will be the easiest for them to hear. My train of thought is to wait for a definitive diagnosis, a prognosis and a plan of treatment. That way they will know what it is, what it will look like and for how long.