Why Some Men Keep TheirProstate Cancer a Secret
Briefly

When you're President of the United States, you've got a lot of things on your plate. I just didn't feel that that was a thing that I should do at the time.
...a majority of men keep a prostate cancer diagnosis secret when they can, due to a number of factors, including fear of being stigmatized or seen as a burden.
People with prostate cancer generally report receiving positive, supportive feedback when they disclose, and may miss out on opportunities for connection and care if they never speak up.
Keeping a cancer diagnosis a secret is a choice probably made a little less commonly these days because of social media and the growing prevalence of discussions of cancer in the media and everyday conversations.
Read at time.com
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