What I Learned
The TLC teen advisory board – teens in active treatment for cancer or in remission – get together and talk about things going on or issues they feel are important to other teens. Here’s what they said.
Things I learned from having cancer.
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How much people care
Everybody is so caring and willing to help. It makes you feel really good.
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How great the nurses are.
Most people don’t realize how hard their job is. They have to do it all!
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That you can’t judge people by how they look.
When you look different yourself, you learn what it’s like to be judged by your appearance.
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That you can overcome anything you put your mind to.
At first, you don’t think you’ll be able to do it. But you can.
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How powerful you really are.
When everything seems hopeless, you find your power. It’s awesome.
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A lot more about loving and being loved
You realize how important your family and friends are. You’ll never take their love for granted.
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Not to sweat the small stuff.
The little things just aren’t important anymore. You learn to tell the difference.
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Greater maturity.
When you face so many things, you grow up faster than your friends. Sometimes you just have to wait for them to catch up.
