Cancer

by someday_93

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Almost everyone has left the changing room before I get there. Ashley’s still there, though, so I’m not all alone. She’s already back in street clothes, though, her ballet stuff all packed away as I peel off my leotard.

“Hey, Katie, what’s that?” She asks.

“Nothing,” I say. “Just a bruise.”

She shrugs, and I finish packing up.

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The doctor’s been talking to my mom for a long time. Why won’t they let me listen? My shoe scuffs the tile floor, my eyes stray to the pamphlets displayed all over. What’s wrong with me? I’m not sick…I don’t think…It was just a bruise, probably just from dance.

My mom walks back out. She’s pale, and the doctor has an arm around her. A nurse does all of the talking, while my mom looks ready to pass out.

She’s using a lot of medical language, stuff I don’t understand. I’m only fifteen! But one word, used over and over, sinks in.

“Cancer.”

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Average Reader Rating: 5.0 stars out of 5

  1. Cancer

    Blusparrow's Buddy Icon Blusparrow

    Posted 8 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    skin cancer! that is terrible
    I’m in tears and you did an awesome job with the challenge!
    I hope you win!

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    One Time, One Chance's Buddy Icon One Time, One Chance

    Posted 8 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    the last line makes this perfect.

  3. Cancer

    wytherwings' Buddy Icon wytherwings

    Posted 8 months ago

    i agree with OTOC , it is. great job!!

  4. Cancer

    Sailor Emo's Buddy Icon Sailor Emo

    Posted 8 months ago

    wow.

  5. Cancer

    artistsrunwild's Buddy Icon artistsrunwild

    Posted 8 months ago

    Well done someday_93
    This is really fantastic and exactly what I was hoping for when I wrote this challenge – a perfect story that reveals layers as it continues!
    Wonderfully written!

    And Blusparrow – a bruise doesnt mean skin cancer – it refers to there being something wrong with the blood cells when one has cancer, especially leukemia and that they rupture easily, thus causing a bruise
    Skin cancer is shown by black growths normally around moles

    Thanks so much for entering someday

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    emma jo_234's Buddy Icon emma jo_234

    Posted 8 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Cancer. shiver. I do not have fond memories involving cancer…This is so sad.

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    flute faerie's Buddy Icon flute faerie

    Posted 8 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Awww, this is really sad but oh so good.

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    Apostrophe 's Buddy Icon Apostrophe

    Posted 8 months ago

    i hope its not a true story very vivid . It grabs your attention instantly Bravo!

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    Culture Shock w/ Mike Schwartz's Buddy Icon Culture Shock w/ Mike Schwartz

    Posted 7 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    You did a really awesome job but it hit a bad nerve with me. I’m sorry I’m just so tired of reading stories where the people with cancer always die. Most people who do get cancer end up dying but a lot don’t. Why do writer never tell that story? Going through hell and coming out the other side. I’m sorry for ranting. You did a beautiful job. It’s just this means a lot to me. People with cancer need hope… not more stories about death.

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    Flute Loop<33's Buddy Icon Flute Loop<33

    Posted 7 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    i understand what culture shock is saying, but i loved it, it was sad, but amazing

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