Young Cancer Survivors
Discussion List
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Weight Loss Struggle
I am 21 and ever since I had a Bone Marrow Transplant back in 1996 it has been a long hard battle to lose weight that I have gained due to high dosages of Steroids and other treatments that I had while undergoing treatment for ALL and so due to hypothyroidism (low thyroid due to Radiation therapy) I have a low metabolism…
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50/50: A survivor's perspective (possible spoilers?)
I (not so) recently saw 50/50 with a friend. We are both cancer survivors. I was diagnosed at 14 seven years ago. She was diagnosed in her 20s about 30 years ago. I thought the movie was humorous, maybe a little too light-hearted and off topic in parts (the awkward relationship with his therapist, anyone?). There were some…