Hi everyone, I’m 18 now, but when I was 17 I was diagnosed with testicular cancer. That moment completely changed my life. I had surgery and went through chemotherapy, and honestly it has been one of the hardest things I’ve ever experienced. At this age, most people are just thinking about school, friends, or their future. But I was thinking about hospitals, treatments, and whether I would be okay. Mentally it exhausted me a lot. Even though I’m trying to stay strong, sometimes I still feel like the experience took a lot of energy from me. At the same time, I feel like it also gave me a different perspective on life. So I wanted to ask people here for advice. How can I transform this difficult experience into something positive that helps me grow stronger in life instead of feeling weighed down by it? And I also have a question that I’m a bit shy to ask. For girls here: how do you generally see someone who went through something like testicular cancer at a young age? Does it change the way you see that person? I would really appreciate any advice or perspectives. Thank you for reading. submitted by /u/Real_Dealer_3698
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