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Each family member reacts so differently! My daughter angrily accused me of hiding the truth from her. I tried to be positive about it all and saved my personal torment for a select few who could handle it. My mom didn't want to hear any bad news and clearly said so. My sister promptly forgot that stage 3 meant my chances of survival slipped down several percentage points, and acts surprized any time I bring it up... so it is a learning process as to what people can and will handle. You on the other hand need someone who CAN listen to you without loosing it. My daughter-in-law has been awesome in relating the news to my son and her ability to hear it all... She had breast cancer in her family too. I think that living with her is difficult as there isn't any place for her to "freak out" or whatever she needs to do.... maybe that is part of it.
ps... I am happy that I had a bi-lateral and so far the treatments are working - my pet scan 1 year out is clear!!!
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