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A boy fights Cancer

A dying boy lies in his bed. His body over taken by cancer. It has left him thin and weak and constantly tired. Deep down this boy knows that he is going to die.

His father keeps vigil at his bedside. He has not left his side for very long, in the past few months. His son’s life has been cut short by a cruel, calculating and mysterious cancer. Even the doctors are stumped with this one. After several failed attempts, at treating the cancer with chemo, it looks like the cancer is winning. It is indeed terminal

During his weeks of bedrest the boy has several chats with his father. Most of them are deep heartfelt conversations, about life and the meaning behind it all.

This twelve year old boy, has had to deal with some very mature subjects. He has had to learn about life and death and mortality at a very fast pace. He knows he doesn’t have much time left. So every day his interaction with his dad is ever so precious.

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