Sorry to hear about your diagnosis. in 2009, at age 48. I was diagnosed with cancer in the tonsil, BOT, Valleculla, and three bilateral Lymph nodes. I was so positive, and thought I was stronger than cancer, so I told some like it was a cold. It proved to be much more difficult than that, and had four more recurences after, and more humble, realistic now. I was pretty independent, and lived alone, so no spouse, children to deal with, which is easier news wise, but difficult to do it alone all this time, and you will need all the support you can find either on line or in your personal life. Unfortunately, I did not go to any blogs, sites, but did my own reaserch for a short while, since after my chrmo I was no longer possile to do for a very long time..1 year. I guess there is no right or wrong way to deal with it or tell others, just what works for you, and gets you through this treatment. All the best.