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Hey, I'm a 21 year old male who's undergoing radiation and chemotherapy treatment for grade 3 brain cancer. Just want to let you know you're a great role model for those of us still fighting. Wishing you the best and I hope I can call myself a survivor like you in a month or two :)

Haha that goes without saying! Thanks a ton :)

Thanks a ton, friend. Cancer is a total asshole.

I didn't have any warning signs until I had a seizure and my health leading up to my diagnosis was completely normal. The hardest part has honestly been seeing the reactions of friends and family. They're all being strong for me and I know that if I want to beat this I have to be strong for them too. It's an extreme test of willpower. I am American.

Brain cancer is awfully ambiguous in nature but tumors and subsequent cancer can be treated through surgery, radiation and chemotherapy. It's certainly been quite hard to come to terms with on a personal level. I'm very glad to live in a world of modern medicine where I do have options. 30 or 40 years ago my current state would be a death sentence so I have to be thankful for the circumstances.