Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

Hi! I found out about this site while I was in hospital recently but am disappointed to see that it's not more active. So I thought I would do my part, by posting my story so far! Last week, on Tuesday 7th October, I was diagnosed with Leukemia. It came as quite a shock, as you can expect. By the very next day, my parents were taking me up to a ward for teenagers with cancer, in a hospital in London. Up until today, I have been staying there as they started my chemotherapy and explained everything to me. But this afternoon, I got to come home. I obviously have to return to continue the long process of treatment but for now, I'm going to enjoy being around my family and friends until I next have to go back up to the hospital. Which in fact, is on the 24th October, a Friday.

So anyway, that's what has happened so far. As for how I'm feeling emotionally, that's another tale. Everyone says that I'm coping really well and being brave. Which is what I want. I'm not going to spend my days, being upset and crying. I plan to get involved in raising money for cancer, etc. My dad is even attempting to start a small charity, which would be amazing to help run. Why sit about and let this ruin life for me? To anyone going through the same, I know it seems easier to give up and sink into an ultimate low mood. But why let it beat us down? I've only had a few bad moments so far and I'm proud of it. Nothing is going to hold me back, not even cancer!

 I'll update again soon, hopefully! Not too sure on how this site works yet, heheh.