The -Cancer- Cup Song

Carmen is a 13 year old girl who is fiercely taking on her cancer diagnosis. Along with two of her doctors, she put a new twist on the YouTube sensation "When I'm Gone/The Cup Song" by Ana Kendrick. Music can be a major coping strategy for kids, especially teenagers. Whether it's writing their own lyrics, listening to their favorite songs, or playing an instrument, music helps calm their anxieties and allows them to express feelings they might not have the words for or words they don't have the courage to say out loud. Carmen's words tell her story and declare a mantra of strength and perseverance.

You go, Carmen! 

"I got my ticket for the long way round, 

10 rounds of chemo for the way.

And I sure would like sweet victory,

Cancer's leaving tomorrow, what do you say?

When it's gone, when it's gone,

I won't miss cancer when it's gone.

I don't really miss my hair, no need to shave anywhere,

And I sure won't miss cancer when it's gone. 

Then I went and got my tumor cut out,

The one that held the cancer in my knee.

Now it's gone and I feel strong cause I know that nothing's wrong

And I finally beat cancer May 23.

Now it's gone, now it's gone,

Now my cancer's really gone,

I don't miss it, no, I dissed it because I needed my cancer to quit it

And I'm so freaking happy that it's gone.

Now I'm free, now I'm free,

Now I am finally cancer free. 

We are so darned happy, cancer made me feel real crappy,

We are happy that I'm finally cancer free."

SOURCE: Carmen's YouTube Channel - xTheSurvivorLife