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 […]
Films Tagged: Loneliness (5 films)
Natalie used to believe she was invisible before she was diagnosed. She was separated from her friends, as a very social teenager, which she found very difficult. She was 18 in a children’s hospital, and made friends with people much […]
Natalie – Tennessee
Katherine remembers people not being as involved with her after she left the hospital the first time. She felt isolated from her friends, who were able to be social and go out more often. Katherine attends a post-treatment group where […]
Katherine – New Hampshire
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 […]
Diana – Washington DC
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 […]