I'm 22 with stage 3 cancer and this is why I find the 'sick girl' trope in films so misogynistic

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'The 'sick girl's' (usually a white woman or girl) life is to develop the male protagonist, to teach him how to live life to the full.'

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Something I never anticipated when telling those I love about my illness was their response. A close friend recommended I "don't watch themovie," this statement got me thinking why I shouldn't be watching a film about cancer patients. Surely, I should be their target audience? Reflecting on the comment made me realise that cancer will change my entire life. I jumped over a fence which others can't. I wish for no one to jump over this fence. The fence changes your whole being, not just your physical health but mental health, personality, self-worth and relationships.Cancer affects relationships, especially romantic relationships. Period. Men are more likely than women to leave their partners who are diagnosed with cancer.

Black women with cancer are treated differently to white women. Fact. A new report has called for urgent action from the NHSBlack women with cancer are treated differently to white women. Fact. A new report has called for urgent action from the NHSThose with long-term illnesses have physical and emotional needs, their own responsibilities and sexual health/intimacy—the truth, not what the cinema world shows.

 

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