Will’s diagnosis came very quick. He felt he was removed from his life and placed in the hospital. He was one of the oldest patients in the hospital, and there were many young children around him. Will has a very […]
Teen Cancer America (130 films)
Eight Young People are Diagnosed with Cancer Every Hour in the USA
Since our launch in 2012, we have made large strides thanks to your support and we are only getting started…
Teen Cancer America partners with hospitals throughout the United States to develop specialised facilities and services for teens and young adults with cancer. We build teen friendly environments, enhancing the hospital experience. We develop standards for age-targeted care, improve collaboration between paediatric and adult specialists and enable dedicated research to improve outcomes and survival for our young people.
Uli describes what his health condition is. He is now happy and enjoying life, after he met others his age who have been through similar experiences. Before, he felt isolated and alone, as no one could understand what he was […]
Uli
Tiara was diagnosed at 23, and her first few weeks were difficult because she was dependent on other people for just simple tasks. She liked to visit places where people didn’t know she had cancer. Tiara found it hard to […]
Tiara – Cincinnati
Steven explains how he felt isolated during his treatment. He discusses how he felt that the treatment areas were aimed more at making younger children feel more comfortable, which did not particularly help him, as he was 16 at the […]
Steven – Wisconsin
Steven talks about how he felt isolated, as his friends and people his age could not understand his experience. He missed out on his teenage life, and found it difficult to make friends in the hospital. However, he bonded with […]
Steven -Texas
Steven remembers his diagnosis being very fast and he felt overwhelmed. He reached out to some of his school friends when he felt alone, which made him realise who he could rely on. He learnt that he would have to […]
Steven – California
Sarah remembers feeling sick at work, and thought it was nothing before her diagnosis. Her doctors are fighting against her insurance providers to get her treatment covered. However, Sarah remains generally positive about her condition.
Sarah – Kentucky
Sarah was diagnosed at 15, and missed much of her social life. She finds it awkward to tell people about her cancer, and often doesn’t mention it. Sarah feels anxious when she thinks of the future, as she is used […]
Sarah – Georgia
Samantha was diagnosed on her 21st birthday. A surgery was scheduled, and she spent 6 weeks waiting and in pain until then. She was very unhappy during her treatment, until she met others her age who had cancer. Samantha is […]
Samantha – Alaska
Sam remembers having to be taken care of all the time during his treatment, and he missed a lot during his teenage years. He wanted to be treated as an adult during his treatment, and he sees his experience as […]
Sam – Cleveland
Ryan had just left high school when he was diagnosed, and was told he would be placed in a paediatrics unit despite him being 22. He recalls his friends visiting him very often, which helped him through his treatment and […]
Ryan – New Jersey
Raeanna was a volleyball player when she was told she had a bone tumour. She recalls her first round of chemo, and how she realised her life would be completely different after her treatment. She decided she had to live […]