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Teenage Cancer Trust

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health1 year ago

"Rare Cancer Warning: Girl's Pea-Sized Lump Ballooned in 6 Weeks"

Gaby Maurice, a 16-year-old girl from Cambridgeshire, was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare cancer, after a pea-sized lump in her cheek grew to the size of a tennis ball in just six weeks. She underwent chemotherapy, surgery, and proton beam therapy, experiencing hair loss and other side effects. Now in remission, she aims to become a children's oncology nurse and is sharing her story to raise awareness and encourage others to appreciate life's small joys.

health1 year ago

"Diagnosed with Cancer During Pregnancy: Warning Signs Dismissed by Doctors"

Poppy Brown, diagnosed with atypical Ewing sarcoma while 34 weeks pregnant, had her symptoms dismissed as common pregnancy issues. Despite multiple doctor visits, she was assured her symptoms were normal. After giving birth, she began chemotherapy and eventually received the all clear in February 2020. Now, she's advocating for awareness of cancer symptoms in young people, as a Teenage Cancer Trust survey found low awareness among 13-24-year-olds.