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From Teens and Young Adults, Chemotherapy, Psychology and Mental Health, Solid Tumors
Emma talks about the challenges of living with an illness others cannot see. She was diagnosed with papillary thyroid cancer when she was a teen. Though she did not lose her hair or go through chemo, she often felt sick but found it hard to express that to others. Emma highlights the importance of surrounding yourself with supportive people who care.