‘This is my why’ | Teen battling brain cancer and Duke Health nurse singing together captured in touching video

Molly Oldham just wanted to sing. When a brain tumor threatened to take it away, a nurse’s simple act of kindness brought much-needed joy to her life.

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Hi, I am Molly Oldham. I am currently a Sophomore Musical Theater Major at UNC Greensboro. I am from Akron, Ohio.

I was diagnosed with Stage 3 Anaplastic Ependymoma which is a rare brain cancer on the day I was suppose to move to college. Surgery, Radiation and Recovery put me a semester behind my classmates, but I am kicking cancer’s ass now. Cancer will never define who I am as a person or a performer. In fact, being diagnosed with cancer at 18, has sparked a fire inside me to use my voice for a purpose.

When I sing, act, dance or speak, I want you to feel something. I want to inspire you to take action somehow. I want to make a difference and motivate others to make a difference in their circle of influence as well.

Molly Oldham Resume 2020