James, Australia

1991. Stage 4 neuroblastoma cancer. Aged 2.

The treatment was experimental from 1977. I was given chemotherapy, radiotherapy, bone marrow transplant 3 times a day for close to a month. Organs removed, long term development issues.

But I'm alive.

I felt most confused and lost when I turned 18. Literally everyone around me was growing up and changing. But I remained the same. I was angry. I felt like life had given me a rough hand of cards. I didn't understand.

What saved me, was finding the people that overlooked my disadvantages, If you will. Their support helped me heal and teach myself that it's okay. It's going to be okay. 

Surround yourself with the love you need to remind yourself that you do matter. It is a big deal to go through cancer. But you can do it, I believe in you.