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Ian candidly discusses the mental and emotional challenges he's faced. Upon discovering his diagnosis, he initially focused on seizing the moment—telling friends and family only when necessary, preparing videos in advance for post-surgery communication, and maintaining a realistic yet optimistic outlook.
He reveals the difficulty of balancing hope with acceptance, recognizing the lack of comprehensive data on young people with brain cancer. Ian was aware that survival statistics are usually based on older individuals, so he chose to focus on what he could control—raising awareness and funds through charity work.