He was eventually informed of his “full diagnosis” during surgery, which was “grade three” and included “areas where the mutation was becoming more aggressive.”
After undergoing chemotherapy, Benjamin is now scanned “every three months.” At the start of 2026, he is scheduled to have another operation to treat “the other mutation.”
“There is always that glimmer of hope,” Benjamin decides. I’ve learned the importance of life from it. As a twenty-five-year-old,
I believe that you may take things for granted. It has, in my opinion, taught me about mortality and the need to be thankful for it.
“[…] Pay attention to your body. Do not hesitate to talk to your doctor if anything is bothering you and ask them if there is anything they can do to help. […] You just must stand up for yourself.”
