I’m stage zero. Should I tell family?
In the late summer of 2025 I was diagnosed with CLL, stage zero. Had a follow-up test in March, still stage 0 but increased levels of whatever it is that means you have CLL (sorry not up on the terms), so I have another test in June.
I haven’t told anyone yet — I’m 62, have three adult children and a partner. No longer have an office job but run a sole proprietor small business.
Should I tell anyone? I mean I know a lot depends on dynamics of relationships and I’m obviously not asking about that, but I mean a medical reason.
I think it’s not hereditary (at least my hematologist said so), so there doesn’t need to be any testing of my children.
I’ve been told while at stage 0, you just lead a normal life although it’s a good idea to get a bit healthier (made some changes in that regard already). So does my partner “need” to know?