I'm 14 with the rarest cancer my age can get

I went from having sore stomach pains to finding out I have a pancreatic neruo endicrime tumor. Well I don't know if it's good being the rarest cancer my age can get and being the only person in the whole world to have it at the moment  cause most things that doctors have expected haven't happened to me for example - my first chemo doctors expected me to be unwell as I was critically unwell the weekend before but I was totally fine I had no symptoms I didn't lose my appetite I was drinking plenty wasn't feeling nauseous or stomach pains which I was expecting. But tomorrow I go in for round 2 and I'm 2hr away from home so after being home for the first time in 5 weeks to comeing back has been rough. Having this tumor has given me so many emotions and being one in three million is even crazier to me. I just hope the next 3 days go okay and then I can go home and see my pets again. No one should ever go through this Cancer sucks and I wish one day there is a cure. Losing my hair has been the worst having 300+ finger pickers doesn't bother me (I had blood sugar problems) but losing my hair is a whole other level. It starts of my strands then bigger strands and then when the strands add up its upsetting but I told myself that each strand is a tiny part of my tumor getting beating the **** out of its mind. I'm sorry to everyone going through this but there is an end to it and it doesn't last forever. 

  • Hey [@Sazzle_2101]‍ 

    I just wanted to wish you good luck for your next round of chemo tomorrow. I had my second round last Friday. I had breast cancer :( You are totally spot on! Cancer does suck! I am shedding my hair too and yes it's upsetting but like you, I'm thinking that I'm moving in the right direction to beating it once and for all. Your post has made me feel super proud of you, even though I don't know you. I have two teenage sons and I'm also a teacher. Resilience is a gift that is hard to hang on to at times - I think you're totally smashing it! The way in which you are dealing with your diagnosis is super brave! I'm hoping that you'll be back with your pets for cuddles very soon. Sending love Sarah xxx 

  • Hello Sazzle_2101,

    I'm sorry to hear about your diagnosis and how this is making you feel, but I hope you're able to talk to the people around you and have the support you need. There are a number of services for teenagers including Teenage Cancer Trust which has some helpful information on their website and the charity Clic Sargent, where you'll find details of support services, plus you can talk to other teenagers through their private and fully moderated Facebook group.  

    I hope this helps,

    Moderator Anastasia