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writes:My younger brother is 33 years old and moved back in with his parents. Only a few people know that it is because he waa diagnose with brain cancer and he moved back in with our parents to make it easier f or us (family and friends) to help him.He asked our sister, our parents and me about when and how he should make his cancer diagnose public? We have no idea how he should make the announcement that he has cancer and are looking for suggestions? Reply to this Question
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reader, anonymous, writes (14 October 2018): I come from a culture different to the western culture and I am baffled why should he make an anouncement of his illness. His bosses and collegues will know it anyway because of his absence leave and the family members will know it and that will be sufficient to spread the news. There are big advancement in cancer treatments now a days and with proper medication he can still lead a relatively normal life for many more years to come. He needs plenty of encouragement and assurance from you all that not all are lost and hopefully his illness is not one of those virulent types and can be retarded a great deal with proper treatment. I wish him full recovery and happy long years to come.
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reader, Aunty BimBim  +, writes (14 October 2018):
 He doesn't need to make a big announcement, if he is on facebook he could send a group private message to all or just some on his contact list. A lot of it would depend on his character and lifestyle, an extrovert might invite all their friends over for a big party the thought of which would horrify others.
You are all dealing with powerful emotions right now, including grief and anger and everybody will be wondering on the best way to deal with a myriad of things.
I think the best thing is to ask your brother how he would like to let people know and for the rest of the family to be guided by his wishes.
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