Teenager With Perfect Health Diagnosed With Terminal Brain Tumor

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You broke the record. Yes. If I can do it, so can you. Watch me prepare for my first marathon. One month. No, it's got to be some mistake. Run the test again. We got to seek a second opinion. You're more than welcome to get a second opinion, but unfortunately any doctor will say the same based on Grace's scans. Grace has glioblastoma. It's an aggressive brain tumor. How? She just ran a 5K this morning. Look at her, she's fine. The symptoms don't always show right away.

How are we supposed to tell our 17-year-old daughter she won't see her 18th birthday? There's no guidebook. Okay, understandably, but I think it would be good if you would have Grace talk to a professional. I'm sorry. [snorts] Can you please stop making those dumb TikToks? It's cringe. All my friends DM me. They roast to me. I don't care what anyone thinks. If I can inspire just one person, that would make it worth it. Yeah. I still have to hear about it. Grace. Can you come inside? aggressive 1 month Grace, are you with us? I want well-thought-out answers defining what [snorts] purpose means in your lives. Please write down the due date in your planners.

Hey. Do you need a pencil? Yeah. Oh, you're going to be 8 next month. We need a party. I don't know. Uh, fine. [clears throat] But, hey, there's one thing we have to do. Matching outfits. Same pose, like always. Trust me, we're going to look back at these photos when we're like 30 and be we were so hot.

Oh, this one. [snorts] Bro, I saw Grace is back at it again. If I can do it, so can you. Dude, who even watches them? Nobody. She only has like 30 views. Running is so lame. Like, congrats. You move forward. Yeah, right. You know, bills, MRI testings, consults. And it's just the beginning. How are we going to pay for all this? We can't afford this. And we barely have 5K in savings.

Maybe I take all the OT I can get, work 15-hour days. Maybe I sell my car. I'll get a second job. No, she needs you here. Going for a run. No, you're not. You need to rest. I'm fine. I need to keep training for the marathon. You may start experiencing some sensitivity to light, some dizziness, maybe some headaches. Won't you sit up for me? And you'll possibly have some issues with your balance and coordination, and that's based on the tumor and its pressure on your brain right now.

Will I be able to run? Well, if you start treatment, most likely you won't. You'll be too weak, honey. I'm sorry. Are you okay? I've never seen you this tired. I'm fine. You're Are you sure? Yeah, I'm Maya. I'm fine. I just need a nap. Okay. Hey Grace, um water? Thanks, Henry. Yeah. Oh, no, no, you keep it. Hey Maya. Hi. Oh. While you're at it, your tongue back in your mouth. He's mine, okay? Good talk. Hey. Don't mind her. He obviously likes you.

I can tell. I have a sixth sense for these things. Grace, what's your answer? Um What is the significance of Ivan's final moments in terms of redemption? Um I think Sorry, what part are we on? She has no idea, sir. She's too busy drooling over Henry. Shut up, Tina. That's enough from both of you. You need to start paying attention in this class or you're going nowhere in life. Trust me. Back off. You have no idea. To the principals, now. Take your things. I said, take your things. I'm sorry. Grace never behaved this way.

Please understand that she's going through a lot. I'm dying. Grace was diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumor. It's obviously very stressful for her. She didn't mean to offend, Mr. Abdullah. I am so sorry. I had no idea. Look, we can accommodate you however we can. Longer breaks, a teacher's aide, whatever you need. No. I don't want to be treated differently. Please don't mention this to anyone. Grace, why go through the stressed? You don't have to keep going to class.

We can take care of you at home. I want to stay. I want to feel normal. At least until I start chemo. No way. Like legit die? None of this is fair. I've spent my entire life making healthy choices. I run every day. I eat right. I've never even taken a sip of alcohol. I've never vaped. Nothing. SO WHY ME? WHY? YOU'RE RIGHT. NONE of this is fair. And it's not your fault. Are you familiar with the seven stages of grief?

Here. It seems to me that you're experiencing the anger phase. And it's totally normal to feel mad. Sure. Whatever. So what now? I just wait until I keel over and die? You're still here. Hm? So the question becomes, what do you do with that? How do you find meaning in the struggle? Oh, there is no meaning. It's pointless. What is happening to you is completely out of your control. But what you do with it isn't.

I have this project coming up where I have to define purpose. How do you define it? I can't answer that for you. That's something you're going to have to think about. I figured you'd say that. Yes, got them. Bro, I'm so glad that your sister finally quit making those videos. She did? Yo, I saw that. Yeah, she posted it earlier. She said she's quitting. Hold on. Why'd you quit posting? Oh, what do you care? It didn't used to be cringey anyway. Yeah, but you said you wouldn't stop for anybody. that was before I found out. Before you found out what?

Guys, I just don't want to do it anymore, okay? You should be happy your friends won't tease you anymore. Grace. Is it true? What? You're dying? You only have a month left to live? Who told you that? What? Tell me. Oh my gosh, did you hear about that girl Grace at Book Side High? It's legit tragic if it's true. If what's true? That she has cancer and like a week to live. So tragic. Frankie, shut up. That's Grace's brother. Wait, what? [snorts] Oh my gosh. Oh my gosh, I'm so sorry. Will you just talk to me? Stretching.

Hey Grace, you can take it easy today. I mean, you don't need to go for a run if you don't want to. You should listen to him. Grace, why don't you just sit down? Stop trying to tell me what to do. I'm fine. Uh-oh. I'll be right back. I hope that's not contagious. I think Sniffles needs a tissue. Aw. Grace! I wouldn't go wasting your time on someone who has no time left. Bad investment. What is wrong with you?

Hey bud, we are about to head it to Grace's appointment. What are you doing home? Thought you were sleeping over at Jayden's. You really weren't going to tell me? It's not fair. She's my sister. I'm old enough to know what's going on. I guess I didn't know how since I couldn't even accept it myself. Okay. And I didn't want you to worry about me. But I love you. I'm sorry for not telling you earlier. So, what happens now?

Are you running your marathon? Are you staying in the hospital? Are you in any pain? Oh, listen. I have to get to my appointment. Okay. [snorts] I want to run. I'm okay now, so I'm hoping I can. Please don't go. What if you bring back more bad news? I'll be back, okay? I promise. There is a new course of treatment being tested, but there's only a 10% survival rate. There's no guarantees with this. Truth be told, it's pretty expensive, too. We don't worry about money.

We'll figure it out somehow. How does the treatment work? Will I still be able to train? The treatment is really hard on the body. You won't be able to run, and may not even be able to get out of bed. But, you will be here in the hospital during the duration of the treatment time. And if it doesn't work? How soon can we start? Can she be admitted like today? I think we need to get the jump on this. Mom. Huh? Stop. I don't want it. What?

I don't want to spend whatever time I have left suffering in a hospital bed Charlie, we will not let you just give up. You need to fight this. I want to live while I can. And that means running the marathon. I can't do that if I die here in a hospital room for a tiny chance it could even make a difference. I'm trying to accept it. But, acceptance takes time. My parents are so angry. They really want me to do the treatment. But, what do you want?

I've realized my purpose is to make the most out of the time I have left. I don't want to just exist while I die. I want to do something. Well, okay. Then you don't have time to wait. I heard you turned down the treatment. Do you not want to live? If you only had a couple weeks to live, would you spend them in the hospital puking your brains out and never forget up? I don't want to suffer. I'm going out doing what I love. I won't make it to the marathon, but I'm going to run on my own. If I can inspire even just one person to live life while they can, then it'll be worth it.

How can I help? I'm going to start posting again making a kind of uh a diary for people to remember me by. Can you manage my account? You've always been better at it. Techy stuff than me. But, you can show me how it's performing. I want to do it just to do it. To inspire even just one person. We are so proud of you. Don't push too hard. If you can't finish it, we understand. It's incredible you're even here. She's going to finish it. I'm not leaving your side.

Good. One mile down. The pace is insane. Stay hydrated. Wow, your legs look incredible. Mind if I join? You can't keep up. Hey, we all got to start somewhere. Don't over exert yourself. Your pace is strong. One step after another. That's all you need. I'm not letting you quit. Less than two miles left. You're killing it. You did it. You're incredible. Yes, girl. What is all this? We're here to support you. We all are.

I'm Lily Wonder, by the way. I watched all your videos. You told me to never quit, so I didn't. So did a lot of people. All the kids I work with, too. See? You did inspire one person. Well, actually, more like millions. I know you told me not to tell you, but My daughter got me hooked on the videos. She told me all about you because I work in glioblastoma research. We're running a trial right now. It's early, but it's promising. If you want to join.

Thank you so much. Really. But, uh I've come to terms with it. Two percent chance isn't really a Actually, patients in our trial have a 90% survival rate. We will have you back and running in no time. You got to try it. My daddy's the best. Okay. I will. Hey, Grace. Hey, congratulations. I was, um I was thinking maybe I could take you on a date sometime. Does that sound good? I would love to. Oh, look. Congratulations.