LOVING CANCER
- Reads 57
- Votes 2
- Parts 4
ALL also known as Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia is a chronic disease that has lead to death. This happens when the bone marrow makes too many white blood cells which will spread to the other parts of the body, not allowing the organs to properly function.
Ione Faye Parker is a young and bubbly 29-year-old who was diagnose with ALL at the age of 17; in which she had kept from her family and friends for the longest while but will be coming to light very soon. Asala Johnson is a 30-year-old librarian who recently lost a love one and is now copping with depression, completely shutting off from society completely.
After a turn of fate, they met, they fought and become great friends which inturn helped the other one in time needed. They both learned the way to self love, trust and companianship. And with the help of their friends, they sought to enjoy the little time she has left.
This story starts how a dying woman helped to fix a broken man and how a great friendship that is now irreplaceable, started.
All Rights Reserved
#253
notaromance
Join the largest storytelling communityGet personalized story recommendations, save your favourites to your library, and comment and vote to grow your community.
You may also like
Our Silent Promise
Evelyn has always had a plan. Ace her studies, get into her dream university, and build the future she's worked tirelessly for. She's bright, ambitious, and full of life, the kind of girl who believes in hard work, big dreams, and the certainty that the future is hers to create. But as the school year continues, she finds herself waiting-not for an acceptance letter, but for a test result. One that could change everything. Even though she smiles and insists she's fine, deep down, she's terrified. So she buries herself in school, in routines, in dreams she refuses to let go of. Because until the results come, she's still Evelyn... the girl with a bright future. Then there's Caleb. He carries an air of mystery, drawing eyes without effort, his presence a quiet enigma that pulls others in, though he remains an untouchable shadow, always just beyond reach. But behind the easy smiles and nonchalant attitude, there's something else... something heavier. His family is hiding a secret, one that no one else knows. When Evelyn and Caleb meet, it's unexpected. She's all focus and determination, he's a mystery wrapped in effortless charm. But in each other, they find something they didn't know they needed-a quiet understanding, a safe place to be honest, to be afraid. Between the late night rooftop talks, and stolen moments between classes, they make a promise... to hold on, to keep a secret for each other, and to steal whatever happiness they can before time runs out. But time has never been theirs to keep.
Without You (Completed)
Amy Wright has always wanted to help sick people. When she turned 18 she finally got a chance to work with patients with cancer. Jace Stone has been battling with cancer nearly all his life, he's now 19 and has been fighting Leukaemia for 7 years now. When they meet at the hospital they instantly connected. They know that Jace has less than a year to live but with every second their together it feels like an lifetime. Even though Jace battling with Leukaemia, they're willing to make it work. Completed. Cover by @kirstyt97Complete
The Only Girl In The World
Loosing her parents, dealing with stage four cancer and truly feeling alone, Kaylee Woods, once bright turned into the cold, stone-faced girl that shuns everyone and everything away from her. Believing the world has only ever brought pain to her, she's determined to shut herself in an attempt to cope with her pains. However, everything changes when Christian, the charismatic new student, transfers to her school. Intrigued by Kaylee's mysterious aura, Christian is determined to break through her defenses and bring down her walls. As he endeavours to unravel the mystery behind Kaylee's guarded heart, she finds comfort in his persistence and unwavering support as her carefully crafted walls begin to crumble and she begins to open up slowly to him. As Kaylee navigates love and farewell, the question lingers: Can love mend a heart running out of time? ♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡ Featured on Wattpad Romance Featured on The Reading RoomComplete
The Boy She Saw in the Hospital
"Death isn't just one thing that happens and is over with. That description fits life more. Death is eternal. I mean that's how I view it. Death brings joy and pain. In my opinion life should be viewed as death is. The end. Death is the beginning. A new life, a fresh new start. Its beauty is unmatched. I imagine it feels like stars bursting, a million smiles and just pure happiness." Cancer. What a pain. Valerie's crippling illness leaves her hospitalised, bored out of her mind, dreaming of how she just wants to be a normal teenager. Although her thoughts are constantly intruded by someone. The boy. She was intrigued by him, he visited everyday at the same time, 2:47pm. She wanted to know his story, why was he here? Is he visiting someone? Her curiosity overflowed her. Anyways, it didn't matter, for her illness was getting better and she could finally get back to school. Sophomore year. Gosh. She could finally be a normal teenager. Then she saw "him" in the school hallways. The boy. Although he seemed different, less warm, more cold. It was like he put up a façade and barricaded his true self. His true self being... the boy she saw in the hospital. 🥇First place in The Star Awards 🥇First place in The Ember Awards #24 in sadromance #15 in cancerpatient finished- 22/09/22Complete
FINESSE
- PUBLISHED ON ESTORY - - PUBLISHED ON MOBORRADER - - PUBLISHED ON TELL - - PUBLISHED ON IREADER - THE EMOTIONAL TEEN SERIES: FINESSE (BOOK 1) Ikeoluwa tapped her feet soundlessly on the tiled floor. The head phones on her head blasted music crazily into her ears and even the people close to her could hear tiny little bits. She pulled it off head and placed it on her neck as soon as the doctor turned to her. Flashing him a smile, she asked. "How long do I have left Doctor Makinde?" Ike asked as Doctor Makinde glanced at her parents who were seated at the couch in the spacious office. He sighed seeing the anxiousness on their faces. "Two months" he said after a while. "I still have that long?" Ike asked with a bewildered expression. ------------------------------- Two months. Two months was all that was left for 17-year old Adeniyi Ikeoluwa. Diagnosed with leukamia at the age of four; Ike has struggled to live through her childhood and preteen years with the aid of drugs and therapy. But then; the drugs or the therapy doesn't seem to work any longer as her body and health began to detoriate. After been told that she had two months left to live; Ike decides to make these two months the best months of her life. She wants to die without any regrets but then, will she really die without any regrets? FINESSE @DARE-ATUNSE 'SEMILOORE. ©COPYRIGHT.Complete
Fighting For Mason(COMPLETED) (✔️)
This book is dedicated to all fighters either battling life threatening diseases, life problems, depression or anything at all. Keep fighting 'cause you are not alone and contrary to what some people may make you believe, you'll are the real MVPs! 💝 Hailey is like every teenager out there. She dreams of going to college, finding her Mr Right, getting married and having the perfect ever after. But not all dreams come true. Hailey is diagnosed with a brain tumor during her summer after her eleventh grade and is told that she only has 1% chance of survival if she goes for surgery. Hailey decides not to go for surgery 'cause there is no point giving herself false hope. Hailey succeeds in pushing everyone away except one person. "The project for this semester is called 'Handcuffed together.' You all will be paired with a partner for three months. During this three months you will try to learn everything about your partner. His/her likes, favorite food, future dreams and all of that. You can have sleepovers, road trips, movie nights. Whatever works to make your project a success. This project is aimed at breaking old cliche friendship circle and expanding your horizons. There are good friends out there you just have to look out of your bubble." Hailey is paired with Mason Lightning whom she shares a love-hate relationship since their childhood. Friendships are established and insecurities are broken. Hailey has decided if there is one person worth fighting for its for Mason. He's given her the reason to live. She decides to dwell on the 1% success and fight for her life. Read to find out how Mason and Hailey face life challenges and show life they have thousand reasons to smile.Complete
Fixing the Pieces
I am Nichole Pierce, I'm seventeen and I'm dying. I was diagnosed with Acute lymphoblastic leukemia. My time is running out. SNEAK PEEK: Niall walked in, found me crying on the balcony, he pulled me into a hug. Niall's shoulder was shaking too, it was then I realised Niall is crying with me. My brother who has been a rock throughout this period is crying. "I love you, sis," Niall kissed my head. I cried even harder, hugging Niall to me.Complete
A Ticket Out of Life
In the United States, a new disease has surfaced and has a fatality rate of 100%. There is no medicine which can cure this disease. The disease destroys the body from the inside, causing organs to burst, poisons bloodstreams, shuts down vital organs, causes the bones to crystallize and in severe cases, welcomes in the other diseases. The only way to fight such a disease is through the power of will. Only the will to survive can best the disease, causing it to slowly go away as the body fights back. As the victim wants to survive and fights the disease, the better chance they have. But, everyone who has caught the disease gives up hope, and dies a slow and brutal death. This disease is known as Stigma X, or STX. Meet Ashley Reynolds, an 18 year-old girl, who is a senior in high school. Ashley comes from a family who grants her nothing but misery, and hates her very existence. When Ashley caught the disease at the end of her freshman year, the rejoicing coming from Ashley's family caused her heart to falter, and soon found herself welcoming death. For her senior year, Ashley moves into her aunts mansion in order for Ashley to live the life every child deserves. There, Ashley encounters new friends and a guy who has changed her outlook on life. However, the disease inside of Ashley is starting to eat away at her, and the attacks from it causing her excruciating pain. Will Ashley give up on life before she gets a chance to live it out properly? Will the anguish and suffering Ashley endured for her entire life be too much for her to want to continue living?Complete
Evelyn has always had a plan. Ace her studies, get into her dream university, and build the future she's worked tirelessly for. She's bright, ambitious, and full of life, the kind of girl who believes in hard work, big dreams, and the certainty that the future is hers to create. But as the school year continues, she finds herself waiting-not for an acceptance letter, but for a test result. One that could change everything. Even though she smiles and insists she's fine, deep down, she's terrified. So she buries herself in school, in routines, in dreams she refuses to let go of. Because until the results come, she's still Evelyn... the girl with a bright future. Then there's Caleb. He carries an air of mystery, drawing eyes without effort, his presence a quiet enigma that pulls others in, though he remains an untouchable shadow, always just beyond reach. But behind the easy smiles and nonchalant attitude, there's something else... something heavier. His family is hiding a secret, one that no one else knows. When Evelyn and Caleb meet, it's unexpected. She's all focus and determination, he's a mystery wrapped in effortless charm. But in each other, they find something they didn't know they needed-a quiet understanding, a safe place to be honest, to be afraid. Between the late night rooftop talks, and stolen moments between classes, they make a promise... to hold on, to keep a secret for each other, and to steal whatever happiness they can before time runs out. But time has never been theirs to keep.
More detailsContent Guidelines