David Linander

David Linander

My name is David Linander, I am 27 years old and currently live in Gothenburg, but was born and raised in Helsingborg. Shortly after I turned 13, I was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. I was treated mainly at ward 64 in Lund and the treatment lasted for about three years.

The aim of my lecture is to highlight the strain a teenager with cancer may experience both during and after treatment

The aim of my lecture is to highlight the challenges a teenager with cancer may face both during and after treatment, with a focus on identity and mental health. I also want to talk about how family, friends and other loved ones are affected.