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how do I tell my family I'm dying? (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 day ago by Thicc_Jamez@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

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I have stage 2 cancer. I don't want to end up like my uncle, wasting his final months enduring treatment. I just don't know how to tell my family.

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[-] Mothra@mander.xyz 14 points 1 day ago

My suggestion would be find an end of life companion or death doula who is willing to have a chat with you, most will likely give you basic advice like this for free. It's important that you address this issue and tell your family though, and that you can communicate to them what your wishes are regarding treatment.

Good luck OP

this post was submitted on 07 Nov 2024

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