These Are the Voices of Teens With Cancer: 50 States, 50 Stories

Every hour, a young person in the U.S. is diagnosed with cancer. In 2015, Teen Cancer America's 50 States, 50 Stories series visited teens across the country to capture their stories and unique voices. These teens need dedicated spaces, teams, treatments, and research to improve their experience, outcomes, and survival.
Teen Cancer America partners with hospitals throughout the United States to develop specialized facilities and services for teens and young adults with cancer. We build teen friendly environments, develop standards for age-targeted care, improve collaboration between pediatric and adult specialists, and support dedicated research to improve outcomes and survival rates.
Learn More: www.teencanceramerica.org
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[@GothCastlez]

I hope no one ever gets affected by cancer and that everyone reading this can live life to its full potential.

[@lostcitieseditz4044]

They believe I have a pancoast tumor… I’m only 13

[@CHELSEABuckhannon]

Thank you ❤❤❤❤

[@JulieR73]

My cousins are from Seminole Tx. I’m praying for all of the kids in this video!

[@nubyrivera97]

They right ....... they need more support, cancer is not exactly a disease that goes along with baby’s or children’s different crying.young adults have a different cry . They are in between . So it will be nice to all the hospitals to build a unit for them....! God Blessed !

[@BahaariTV]

How bright and beautiful they all are

[@maritzagonzalez1284]

We need a cure. Please donate for cancer research. It’s the only way 🙃

[@julesoxana]

My heart goes out to them all, Praying for a quick recovery and that it never comes back again, fuck cancer. Rest in Peace to all the beautiful lives lost to cancer💔 God be with them and all their families, friends and loved ones✝️🙏🤍

[@cynthiadavid5282]

When I watch st Jude's on TV those precious children that have all types of cancer why my heart goes out to the parents and those dear sweet children I pray that someday that this will not happen

[@lifeasjayonna1923]

This is so sad I’m 19 & I fear cancer so badly.

[@gordanazakula4927]

Life as Jayona; Please do not fear cancer, the worst things we fear will not happen!!! If you are diagnosed tell those power hungry, money hungry doctors and nurses to fuck off!!! The pain is not worth the gain; then go and die with dignity. Medicine is money orientated!!! Those doctors and nurses deserve to burn in hell!!!

[@gordanazakula4927]

@@Nova-vw3eu Thank you, Nova!!! Sometimes one must be vulgar in order to make ones point. I know of a respected and gifted doctor who looks like a rock star, rides fast cars and motorbikes, listens to rock, and shows his teenage children....... pornography!!! I told him that I would report him for child endangerment, and I would not trust him as far as I could throw him!!! Those oncologists peddle false hope in order to make money. They receive a commission on chemotherapy drugs. Those children are given agonizing treatment, for just a few extra years of "life". Those that survive may face severe health problems, sometimes cancer returns. Parents may be left bankrupt, but who cares. Please see the revolting case of Connecticut teenager, Cassandra Callender. Chemo drugs can burn through linoleum, and sometimes nurses have to wear " spacesuits" when administering it. Please go onto a children's cancer ward to see what I mean. Half of those nurses do not care, it is institutional child-abuse. Please reply to me.

[@maekolynx1645]

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[@ronchung8158]

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[@dondressel452]

The question is why are so many young people getting cancer? They are just starting their young lives It’s hard enough being a teenager with peer pressure

[@Eva-ez6zh]

I hope they all survive. Why must this Happen?

[@martianstop5857]

iam 17 and i have a tumor in my bladder. i shouldnt be having this at my age. iam very active i got to the gym , i eat healthy i never smoke. when i heard about it my life came down crashing . iam massively depressed and my anxiety keeps telling me ill die tomorrow. idk what to do . iam so scared

[@julesoxana]

Im so sorry to hear that, cancer sucks. Sending Prayers and best wishes, Praying that you're healthy, safe, well, cancer free and that it never comes back❤ May God be with you always✝️❤

[@user-hx6nt9ju2i]

I read that you can starve cancer.Bee products mushrooms and curcuma also helps.God bless you i wish you all the best

[@brandybarnard5185]

prayed for kids and teenage

[@teresacorley7874]

So proud of all you guys thankyou for sharing stay strong I believe in all of you

[@rubytuesday1316]

In the USA we need to treat our own and Close All Boarders ! None of these are getting adequate care

[@pearlb]

💖

[@jackiejoy1852]

💕🙏🙏🙏

[@bobduncan2434]

This is sad

[@supercosplay9203]

Bob Duncan yes apparently my mom found out that there is a cancer Gene that runs trough her side of the family

[@katieblodgett692]

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[@johngrimkowski598]

I got a problem with so many Doctors are giving misdiagnosis what is going on with our medical system? I had a few issues with Doctors myself.

[@BahaariTV]

Ikr... I've been worried sick for months and can't trust just any doctor. Makes me wonder who we can trust our health with

[@udawyma1682]

Please contact all of the following Doctor's and researcher in America...whose advise has and continues to save cancer victims over the world Dr. William Li, Dr. Eric Berg Chris Beat Cancer

[@Corykenshinfan07]

Hey! I wanted to tell you somethin amazing: Jesus died on the cross to bear our sins, and become the ultimate Sacrifice. Jesus paid the dept we owed, and now if we believe in Jesus, and repent of our sins we can go to Heaven instead of hell. Jesus is going to come back soon, so we need to be prepared and ready for that day when He will separate people as a shepherd separated sheep from goats. ❤️

[@sallymccoy6286]

Thank you for reaching out to young cancer sufferers to let them tell their story of being young and share what their going through. I hope this gives them a fight and strength they probably didn't even know they had.😢❤️‍🩹🙏🏼💪🏾🦾🦿🎗🎗🥊🥊☢️☣️✝️💉💊🩻🛏

[@gordanazakula4927]

This is sad, however oncologists peddle false hope to make a profit, as if they care!!! It is better to die with dignity than to except painful treatment, whose outcome is uncertain!!!

[@JulieR73]

Your view is terribly flawed. They do care!

[@cynthiadavid5282]

U wonder some counties have remedies drugs to help or altrnative drugs diet and here the fda knocks a lot of things down the phramacutial companies make the drugs but alot of time the insurane companies won't pay a lot of people have that especially if u have certain types of cancer that require chemo radiation so unfair our health care systems suck here in the States. Big time

[@jacobsjungle5676]

Witch ones are dead now? You know it came back and killed a few of them

[@JulieR73]

You’re just a joy. Not!