Hi again Kat,
I have been going through all the suggestions and opinions ( mine included!! ) and the most ompressive one is from UPTOWN. You dont have to compare yourself with anyone else. You are your own individual and have your own attitude. You read an article and took things for granted. This does not hold true and the main thing in your favour is your age - where you are able enough to fight the illness.
I really do not want to preach or give any advice - just fight and you will overcome.
Ananth