My StoryThis is me around the time my mom was sick.
My name is Alexandra, but everyone calls me Alex. When I was four, my mom was diagnosed with cancer. Her cancer was called Hodgkin's lymphoma which means that it was in her immune system, or the part of the body that keeps us healthy and fights germs. I was too young to know what cancer was or understand. I don't really remember my mom going through surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation. I just thought my mom was sick. My parents had given me a couple books for kids to help me understand, but I was still too young to get it. I think that every kid out there should be able to learn as much as they can. You may be older than I was and, therefore, able to understand more. I suggest you learn what you can. You have the right to know everything that's happening. Though I do have one warning for you: not everything you read is accurate or relates to your situation. Talk to a parent or adult about what you find. Cancer is scary. That doesn't mean we have to live in fear or let it take over. Learn, support others, and stand up against it. Maybe you can help or make a difference for someone else.
This website is for my Girl Scout Gold Award. I chose to create a project that would help all those affected by cancer in their lives. I chose this not only because of the impact it's had on my life, but because almost everyone out there will know someone with cancer in their lifetime. This is a place for preteens and teens to go for help and support. This website is dedicated in honor of my uncle Mark Snow, a caring man with a passion for life, nature, and teaching. |
Why You're HereYou are probably here because someone you know has been diagnosed with cancer. This can be scary. That's what this site it for; to take away some of your fear. This website can help you learn about cancer, find support, gather resources, and talk to others in a similar situation. Although I am giving you as much information as I can on this site, please look into the resources I supply to learn as much as you can. Also, please talk to someone like a parent, teacher, or other adult about what is happening. They can help you and be there for you. It's good to talk to someone. No one should go through this alone.
Real advice from real peopleThis video was created using real and personal advice from my Girl Scout troop. Everyone has different experiences, but we can still be there for one another. We hope this video helps you in some way.
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