I disagree that it always a good idea to tell the family before you know what the diagnosis is. It depends on the health of the family members and what the impact on them will waiting for you to get the results have on their health and stress levels. I don't think I would advise keeping this from one's spouse or loved one, but I'm not certain it is necessary to tell one's parents or children until one has a better idea of what one is dealing with. While I do recommend confding in someone so you have someone to help handle the stress of waiting for the results, I would recommend choosing those people carefully.

Take care,
Eileen