How do I tell my best friend that I’m really sick?

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Ive known for about four weeks now that I have terminal cancer and only my mother and brother know about it. I’m really scared to tell my best friend and I’m debating if I should do it at all.

Category: asked November 8, 2013

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Hun they're going to find out eventually It will be a lot easier to hear it from you. So just tell your best friend and enjoy your life. I wish you all the happiness in the world.
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Tell him or her now. I mean if your friend was dying and there will come a day you may never see them again, would you want to know? Yes, he/she may freak out and cry and want to spend every moment with you, but time is running out. Also, if you wait he/she may become upset and I know I would want my last moments to be happy. Overall, this is MY opinion. Overall, this is YOUR choice. Think about it, carry the decision out, and live your life because life is a beautiful thing. Best of luck and I hope heaven is as nice as they say. -Lilly
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Of course you should tell them, just try and be comforting about it. It's better that they find out about it from you than some other way, and as soon as possible. I wish you the best.
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It's probably easiest to tell one person at a time. Start with your closest friend then slowly tell more. "So... I went to the doctor the other day and i got a little surprise... i have cancer. But dont worry, it hasnt spread far so they said i'll only need chemo, which is good. I just wanted to let you know." or something along those lines........
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I think that you should tell your friend. Firstly, as a friend I would like to know something like that. I would feel betrayed if I were to find out from another person or until some tragic had happened and like people said above, they will find out eventually. Secondly, In any tough situation its always best to have people in your corner that love and care for you. No one ever wants to be alone in a time of trouble, and a true friend will be there for you through thick and thin! I have an idea of what you're going through because my mother died of breast cancer a couple years back and from that experience all I can say is that I hope that you live your life to the fullest. Do what makes you happy, live life how you want to live it. I hope for the best and ill have you in my prayers.