Readers share how they dealt with their cancer diagnoses
ABCThere are few things in life as distressing as receiving a cancer diagnosis — and sharing the news with loved ones and work colleagues can be daunting. Kate White from the University of Sydney's Cancer Nursing Research Unit says a person who is diagnosed may feel a sense of responsibility to communicate news of their diagnosis in a way that is positive in an effort to minimise distress for others, adding to an already heavy mental load. Easing the 'burden' of sharing a cancer diagnosis Photo shows woman wearing white shirt looks down at phone While we are all different, experts say some people might find it helpful not to rush into disclosing a cancer diagnosis. Alice*, South Australia I was diagnosed with breast cancer three years ago after a routine screening mammogram. When Alice was diagnosed with breast cancer after a routine mammogram, she immediately told her son and husband what she knew.
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