“Too young for cancer”

Hi everyone ! my name is Mackenzie but I go by Kenzie. I was first diagnosed at age 23 with a grade 2 astrocytoma and underwent surgery. After over 7 years of no new growth, I found out I was no longer stable so I just had my 2nd surgery this past November. I am now here in AZ receiving chemo and radiation treatment at the Mayo. I have craved a space with people my age to feel seen and heard for so long. I have found support pages on social media but it’s not the same. I feel so isolated even at the clinic just because of my age and how often I hear “you are so young”. I understand the sentiment but today it finally got to me and hit me wrong when someone mentioned my upcoming birthday (I’ll be 31 in a few weeks) and again stated “Aw so young!” All I want to shout back is “growing old is a privilege!!” I feel like my 20s and now the start of my 30s have been stolen by cancer. Do these words also hit anyone just wrong way? Also looking to connect with like minded folks. Aside from cancer, I am a huge dog lover, live in colorado and typically (when healthy) enjoy skiing, hiking, camping, true crime, reading and live music!