![]() The narrative incorporates several childhood events. The self-conscious teenager realizes that her looks isolate her from the rest of the world. Her schoolmates tease her relentlessly about her altered appearance. Lucy’s condition makes her a target for bullying and harassment. The book describes the psychological implications of an ailment. As she endures the consequences of malignancy since childhood, she cannot imagine a life 'outside the jurisdiction of cancer.' The Impact of Bullying and Harassment Unfortunately, the skin grafts fail and leave her face permanently disfigured. She undergoes a series of reconstructive surgeries. After more than two years of surgeries, radiation treatment and intensive chemotherapy, she realizes the catastrophic impact of the illness and disfigurement. In the early stages of the disease and treatment, she does not understand the significance or the implications of her condition. ![]() We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own.Īt nine years of age, Lucy loses half her jaw to Ewing's sarcoma. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community. ![]()
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