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“Too young for cancer”

Adolescent & Young Adult (AYA) Cancer | Last Active: Jan 2 6:54am | Replies (10)

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Relatable stuff. I was diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer when I was 23 as well. I’ve just started to be able to stomach how none of the plans for my future will ever pan out, how I won’t be able to tell my niece and nephew stories of how cute they were as babies. There is a lot of weight behind those words when people say it. It’s a devastating thing to have your youth taken away from you, not something imo that strangers should feel so comfortable throwing around.

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@xdd, reality sucks. How do you move towards acceptance of a future unlike you planned for? Are there things in your control, like writing a letter for your neice and nephew or making a video? What plans are you able to make and look forward to? Am I out of line?

Yes, absolutely. I understand this 💔