Ceili was first diagnosed at 16, and therefore missed out on a lot of time at school studying. She took time away from treatment and went to college, but realised life was not going to be the same. Ceili struggles […]
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Caitlin recalls her friends not believing that she had cancer, and that they did not have a very good reaction. Caitlin was isolated from her friends, and began feeling angry towards her situation. After this, she changed her angry or […]
Caitlin – New Mexico
Brittany recalls when she was first diagnosed, and how people her age asked her if she was dying. She doesn’t know when she will be able to return to normal life, but is generally feeling positive
Brittany – Missouri
Brittany was diagnosed at a time when her friends were experiencing a typical teenage life. Seeing her friends and family in pain made her want to get through her treatment even more. She believes her cancer has made her stronger.
Brittany – California
Brianna discusses how her treatment affected her. She made a video series during her treatments, as she preferred to have her mind on other things. She struggled to realise that it was a very real possibility that she could not […]
Brianna – Oregon
Brendan’s friend and mother talk about his diagnosis process, which began on Christmas Eve. His mother says that Brendan was concerned about his quality of life. She says that his friends were very dedicated to helping him stay positive and […]
Brendan – Washington DC
Ben discusses how he was first diagnosed at 16, and how he at first struggled to understand his diagnosis. He was separated from his life for a year, which he sees as a huge part of his identity, as he […]
Ben – Virginia
Ben remembers that he had a weird sense that he would one day get cancer. He realised that having cancer made him not like other people his age, which made it easier for him to accept his sexuality. Ben doesn’t […]
Ben – Minnesota
Avi saw himself as a joker during his time in hospital, making his time more positive and creating a more friendly environment. His treatment was very difficult, but he knew he had to beat his condition. He accepted his diagnosis […]
Avi – Part 2
Avi saw himself as a joker during his time in hospital, making his time more positive and creating a more friendly environment. His treatment was very difficult, but he knew he had to beat his condition. He accepted his diagnosis […]
Avi – Part 1
Ashley was just coming out of her shell before her diagnosis. She realised that her life was now subject to limits, as she was at the hospital most of the time. Ashley felt that she was left out of her […]
Ashley – Vermont
Antonio talks through his diagnosis whilst playing his music. He was told that he’d have to give up most of what he enjoyed about his life. He uses music to express his new identity. Antonio wants to live everyday happily.