Harrison remembers feeling alone during his time at the hospital. He lost touch with lots of his friends. Harrison struggled through a difficult mental aftermath of his treatments, and made the decision to see a counsellor to help. He realises […]
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Hannah’s tumour disconnected the connection from her brain to her legs. She also now finds talking very difficult, but is focussing on trying to walk again. Hannah is hoping that if she can walk again soon, she will be able […]
Hannah – Idaho
Gal is in hospital, with some of her friends from her floor with the same conditions. She finds it important to believe in herself to get through her treatment. She recognises that her current situation is temporary and looks forward […]
Gal – Washington DC
Christina had roommates during her treatments in hospital, who she watched TV with, which helped distract her. She felt isolated as her friends were doing fun teenage things. Now, however, she has gained a new perspective on life and is […]
Christina Part 2
Finley remembers that the words “cancer” and “tumour” were never mentioned. After her surgery, she didn’t recognise herself. This gave her more confidence, rather than the opposite effect. Finley has a positive outlook and remembers that her worries are only […]
Finley – Michigan
Emma talks through how her life had to effectively stop whilst she was going through the diagnosis period. She says she “blocked out” the feelings, and often zoned out while she was in the hospital, and didn’t have much knowledge […]
Emma – Wisconsin
Emily remembers meeting a girl called Ally on her first day of treatment, who talked to her and comforted her before she started her own treatment. She compares her diagnosis for an avalanche, as she was very overwhelmed. Emily lost […]
Emily Part 2
Emily remembers meeting a girl called Ally on her first day of treatment, who talked to her and comforted her before she started her own treatment. She compares her diagnosis for an avalanche, as she was very overwhelmed. Emily lost […]
Emily
After 9 years of treatment, Elijah had been trying to put it all behind him. He found strength in the friendship of other patients around his age at the hospital, but through those friends he also realised just how hard […]
Elijah – Arkansas
Drew was training for a half marathon before he was diagnosed. He was told he wouldn’t be able to walk again. From his last scan, he learned that he had another tumour. However, he refuses to let his cancer defeat […]
Drew – Arizona
Donovan discusses his diagnosis process, and also the impacts on his mental health during the process. He discusses how his anxiety around his health is always on his mind, such as when attending routine scans. Donovan is now seemingly positively […]
Donovan – Wyoming
Dominick has heavily into football, until his diagnosis arrived. He was told he couldn’t play sports, which is when he realised his life had changed. Dominick followed his treatment plan very closely to try and get back to sports as […]