DYLAN PERSONAL

Dylan shares in short video clips how cancer changed his life. He talks about his diagnosis, the chemo experience, how he grew through the challenges, and why he feels pity for those affected isn’t helpful.
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DYLAN, 24, FASHION MANAGEMENT STUDENT

At 22, Dylan was diagnosed with lymphoma. At the time, he was in training and working in fashion sales. Despite undergoing chemotherapy during his final year, he graduated as planned.Today, he is cancer-free and has decided to pursue his dream of studying fashion. His passion for clothing has always been a constant in his life, offering him strength and stability, even during his illness.

At 22, Dylan got hit with a lymphoma diagnosis. After dealing with a lot of uncertainty about his symptoms, the news threw him out of his usual routine as a fashion consultant.

He talks about the moment he knew his life was about to take a huge turn.

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Way 2 Diagnosis

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«When cancer hits, the first time you hear that word, it’s like you’re already saying goodbye to yourself.»

Dylan, 24, Hodgkin-Lymphoma

After the initial shock, Dylan’s world flipped upside down. His daily routine was suddenly defined by heavy medication, but even in that chaos, he found a sense of rhythm.

His treatment dragged on for months, and he talks about the challenges he faced during that time.

living with cancer

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«It’s kinda like relying on the subway to be on time every day. You don’t know for sure, but you trust it anyway. That’s how I had to trust someone with my life.»

Dylan, 24, Hodgkin-Lymphoma

Dylan explains why he thinks pity isn’t the way to approach someone with cancer, and what advice he’d give to the families of other patients.

His close ones always supported him, and he appreciated how they kept seeing him as the same person, even through the illness.

Environment & Loved Ones

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«I never felt like peers should treat someone going through cancer any other way.»

Dylan, 24, Hodgkin-Lymphoma

Despite all the hardships, Dylan has found strength in his journey.

Going through and after treatment, he had to face himself, and today, he sees that as one of the most powerful lessons he gained.

He shares how the illness reshaped his life, pushing him to grow in ways he never expected, and how those changes are now a driving force in his future.

Post-traumatic growth

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