‘I wiped my tears away and had to carry on with the party.’When Serena is given an unexpected diagnosis, she has to make a life-changing decision.

In Room 5, Helena Merriman interviews people who - like her - were changed by a diagnosis.

Written, presented and produced by Helena MerrimanComposer: Jeremy Warmsley Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore

Production Co-ordinator: Janet Staples Editor: Emma RipponCommissioning Editor: Richard Knight

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End song: Miffed by Tom Rosenthal

If you have a story you’d like to share you can email: room5@bbc.co.uk