Comments on: My Name is Leighton http://www.teenslivingwithcancer.org/2012/02/24/my-name-is-leighton/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my-name-is-leighton Just another WordPress weblog Wed, 22 May 2013 21:18:00 +0000 hourly 1 By: Jonaveze Versfeld http://www.teenslivingwithcancer.org/2012/02/24/my-name-is-leighton/comment-page-1/#comment-4246 Jonaveze Versfeld Sat, 07 Jul 2012 21:14:00 +0000 http://www.teenslivingwithcancer.org/2012/02/24/my-name-is-leighton/#comment-4246 leighton i feel like i can relate to u, im 18 and was diagnosed with lymphoma 3 weeks ago, i lived this amazing life and now evrythings changed. dou hav skype? maybe we could talk ? or bbm ?

]]> By: Livia Ellen http://www.teenslivingwithcancer.org/2012/02/24/my-name-is-leighton/comment-page-1/#comment-4216 Livia Ellen Sun, 27 May 2012 16:51:00 +0000 http://www.teenslivingwithcancer.org/2012/02/24/my-name-is-leighton/#comment-4216 Well however, life is not about happiness only, sometimes we need to be strong to face the problem, let’s fight it ! i know u can ! – liviaellen@msn.com

]]> By: Kimbe17 http://www.teenslivingwithcancer.org/2012/02/24/my-name-is-leighton/comment-page-1/#comment-4161 Kimbe17 Wed, 29 Feb 2012 16:28:00 +0000 http://www.teenslivingwithcancer.org/2012/02/24/my-name-is-leighton/#comment-4161 Hi Leighton,
My name is Kim and I had ALL when I was 13 years old and it has to be one of the hardest things I have ever went through. I just wanted you to know that you are right about staying strong and not giving up on this fight. You truly are one strong lady to beat it twice, so I have no doubt you can do it again. However with that being said don’t be afraid to have a bad day and to vent about it. Because keeping it all in doesn’t help either. I know when I got sick I didn’t want to hear about the treatments or the meds they were giving me I tried to block it all out. But you said it right, we do what we have to do. So take time for you.

I don’t know if you have child life at your hospital but they can go to your school and talk to your classmates and teachers. They can even tell them not to ask you questions or just try and be normal around you because you are the same person. I had them come talk for me and I didn’t even have to be there and it just helped them understand it all a little better. If you don’t have that, talk to your school and your doctors they might have some ideas. I also have a mom just like yours. I also had great friends that would come visit me, and those friends aren’t afraid to be around you and treat you just the way they always did. Plus it’s a good way to keep up on whats going on in school when you can’t be there. If you ever want to talk you can email me at babyblue1353@yahoo.com.

I’m also 28 now and I helped one of those friends who was there for me during my fight, fight her own battle with cancer. It’s not the most fun club to be in but there are lots of people who care about each other and will help each other when they need it. So don’t be afraid to ask for it. Take care and stay strong :)

]]> By: Graphicbirdie http://www.teenslivingwithcancer.org/2012/02/24/my-name-is-leighton/comment-page-1/#comment-4160 Graphicbirdie Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:41:00 +0000 http://www.teenslivingwithcancer.org/2012/02/24/my-name-is-leighton/#comment-4160 You sound like a real hero to me! I have never had cancer but I am veryy interested in it. I volunteer at Childresn Hospital so I am around families and people like you quite often. My mom also had cancer so i went through that with her. It sounds like your mom is quite a fighter, and that will take you places. I admire your bravery that stands through your fear, and for that I know you will get through this.

If you are ever bored and just want to chat with someone, about anything from cancer to gymnastics to….. pie? Than you are absolutly welcome to email me! I am a sixteen year old girl and I am totally here for you just as a random friend to talk to. My email is graphicbirdie@gmail.com I see you allready have an offer for someone to email with, but I am here too.

I wish you the best of luck, through your thoughful writing, I know you will be strong

]]> By: Bryn http://www.teenslivingwithcancer.org/2012/02/24/my-name-is-leighton/comment-page-1/#comment-4158 Bryn Sun, 26 Feb 2012 18:36:00 +0000 http://www.teenslivingwithcancer.org/2012/02/24/my-name-is-leighton/#comment-4158 Wow. You have come a long way. My name is Bryn- I’m sixteen and almost four years in remission for Hodgkins Lymphoma. I’m a member of the core group at TLC. I’m really glad you posted on the site. I want you to know we are all here to listen and talk and be there in any way we can. If you would like to email me, you can contact me at bmugnolo@gmail.com. I really hope to hear from you. What you said about fake smiles- I really know what you mean. A good friend of mine is a two-time survivor, and I know you can do it too. I’ll be thinking of you.

]]> By: Von http://www.teenslivingwithcancer.org/2012/02/24/my-name-is-leighton/comment-page-1/#comment-4157 Von Fri, 24 Feb 2012 21:47:00 +0000 http://www.teenslivingwithcancer.org/2012/02/24/my-name-is-leighton/#comment-4157 i had Leukemia when i was 4, i’m now 14, i am in a way glad that i was so young, because i didn’t really understand what cancer was, but i live in constant fear that it will be back again. I think you’re incredible. No-one wants to fight cancer once, but you are fighting it twice, thats just incredible. Hang in there, you’ve done it once you can do it again, best wishes for a speedy recovery!!

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