Diana talks about how she didn’t allow herself to be worried at first, as she felt she had to be positive to get through her treatment. She missed a lot of time at school and felt alone during her time […]
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Derek distracted himself from his headaches for a while, before they became too difficult to manage. He wrote stories on days he was able to, and created a world he was in complete control of. This was comforting to him, […]
Derek – Iowa
Dejon was diagnosed at a young age, and has had 6 major surgeries and countless minor operations. He sees each surgery as another step closer to doing what he enjoys and getting back to his normal life. Dejon is concerned […]
Dejon – South Dakota
David felt like his independence was removed by his cancer diagnosis. He talks about how he didn’t want to explain to people his age about his diagnosis. David realises the importance of having goals for the future to help him […]
David – Washington DC
David recalls how he was shocked following his diagnosis, as he didn’t see himself as part of the “at-risk” category. He couldn’t do much alone, and felt like he had to be constantly watched as though he was a child. […]
David – North Carolina
Daniel was diagnosed at 16, and recalls doctors telling him his tumour could have been growing for around 5 years. Daniel takes a positive outlook on his treatment, and his nurses say he should have his own talk show. He […]
Daniel Sam – New Mexico
Daniel missed a year of school, and therefore missed a lot of his social life. People at his school didn’t understand what he was experiencing, and he lost a lot of his friends. He didn’t have time to process growing […]
Daniel – Constipation Blues
Daniel missed a year of school, and therefore missed a lot of his social life. People at his school didn’t understand what he was experiencing, and he lost a lot of his friends. He didn’t have time to process growing […]
Daniel – Perils of Puberty
Daniel missed a year of school, and therefore missed a lot of his social life. People at his school didn’t understand what he was experiencing, and he lost a lot of his friends. He didn’t have time to process growing […]
Daniel
Cory was diagnosed just before he was 21, when he was in very good health. He remembers his first treatment, and how much he appreciated being able to leave his bed. His cancer returned very quickly, and his little brother […]
Cory – Nevada
Cookie has had cancer 4 times, and is now fully cancer free. She was first diagnosed at 2 years old. During her treatment for her cancer at 9, she was stuck in her room for 66 days after a bone […]
Cookie
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 […]