James Ludemann, pediatric oncology nurse, is back on the podcast to share his personal story and how it led to the path he is on today. James was diagnosed with Leukemia (ALL) right after his sixteenth birthday. James talks about what it was like as a teenager to experience the diagnosis, his shock at discovering the depth and length of his treatment, and the physical toll it took on his body. He discusses how he handled his emotions during the journey, how it affected his peer relationships and what his parents did to help him get through the initial stages of his illness. James shares how his relationships with family and friends, in partnership with his personal faith, buoyed him and helped him get through. Finally, James gives some advice to parents of teenagers who are on treatment, based on his personal experience.
