I was diagnosed with Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumour in August 2014 just before I was about to start my final year at University, at the age of 22.
Just hearing the word “CANCER” means your life will change forever and the future is unclear. However I battled on with finishing my Degree despite extensive chemotherapy, radiotherapy and three serious operations. I did get my Degree – 1st Class Honours! I was not going to let cancer take that away from me.
Everyone reacts differently when they are given life-changing news. I’ve always felt that you have to get on with it and beat it so that I can lead the life that I deserve. I have good family and friends who supported me throughout.
I am now 26 and three years clear.
Teens Unite have given me a huge amount of confidence. I have made new friends who have gone through similar experiences to me. Teens Unite have given me the chance to try out new experiences that I didn’t think I was able to do. Cancer left me disabled; I cannot use my right arm and have reduced lung capacity but I feel part of a family with Teens Unite who have helped me so much.
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I needed help and that's where Teens Unite came in. I believe that everything happens for a reason, and the reason I met Teens Unite was to save my life.
With Teens Unite, I finally realised that I could climb out of this massive hole that I had been digging because I wasn't alone anymore.
If it wasn't for Teens Unite, I wouldn't be where I am now. They have been really supportive and given me the strength to push myself and not give up.
Volunteering with Teens Unite has changed my personality and outlook on life. When I hear all the amazing things the teens say about Teens Unite, I can tell they mean every word.
Teens Unite isn't just a charity to me, it was the beginning of restarting my life.
When Elliot started receiving the support of Teens Unite, I could see a change in him straightaway. His outlook on life was becoming positive again and I gained strength from seeing my little boy accepting what had happened and starting to move forward.
I needed help and that's where Teens Unite came in. I believe that everything happens for a reason, and the reason I met Teens Unite was to save my life.
With Teens Unite, I finally realised that I could climb out of this massive hole that I had been digging because I wasn't alone anymore.
If it wasn't for Teens Unite, I wouldn't be where I am now. They have been really supportive and given me the strength to push myself and not give up.
Volunteering with Teens Unite has changed my personality and outlook on life. When I hear all the amazing things the teens say about Teens Unite, I can tell they mean every word.
Teens Unite isn't just a charity to me, it was the beginning of restarting my life.
When Elliot started receiving the support of Teens Unite, I could see a change in him straightaway. His outlook on life was becoming positive again and I gained strength from seeing my little boy accepting what had happened and starting to move forward.
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