I. HATE. CANCER.

You are the kind of person that inspires me to do this. Everyday I read or hear stories about people whose lives have been destroyed by cancer. It's horrific. Each failed attempt to rid a person of cancer makes me break down in tears. But do you know what did more than those stories? This. Beautiful. Devastating. Work. Of. Art.

I have never cried so hard ever since I became delressed which left me unable to cry. You are amazing, you have outdone youself with this piece. This sends out a message to everyone, no matter their story- STAY STRONG. And stay strong I will. I wosh nobody had to suffer such great pain like this.

Thank God she lived

When I read this, I cried so much I lost sight of the screen. And 'Show Me What Im Looking For' I love that song. It was so touching. I totally loved this.

Oh my god. I cannot believe I just found this. I am just in awe. I feel as if someone shattered and created a new Amber Millington... And I like this one better.

Though, I'm not sure if you know this, but in cancer, you need treatment before and after the surgery. Just thought you would like to know, for future reference.

I LOVED IT! Amazing. on a scale from 1-10 its def. a 10(:

I like how deep it is, and how intense, and how dramatic and how-how great.

~D

I had cancer, and this is a A SURVIVORS POEM I WROTE.

SO YOUNG, SO CARELESS, SHE WISHED TO BE FREE.

BUT THERE WERE CERTAIN PRECAUTIONS, AND THINGS THAT COULD NOT BE

THEY WAITED BY THE PHONE, AND WAITED TO HEAR

THE DOCTORS PROGNOSIS, DIRECTLY IN ONE EAR

THEY FEARED HER REACTION, “SHOULD WE TELL HER TODAY?”

HER HEART, COMPLETELY SHATTERED, SHE DIDN’T KNOW WHAT TO SAY

WE’LL WAIT TILL TOMORROW, WHEN WE KNOW FOR SURE

WE CANT HIDE IT FOREVER, SHE ISN’T IMMATURE

IT HAD NOT HIT HER YET, SHE DIDN’T THINK IT THROUGH

BUT WHEN SHE LEFT THAT DOCTOR’S OFFICE, EVERYTHING WAS TRUE

SHE HAD SO MANY QUESTIONS, YET SHE PHYSICALLY COULD NOT TALK

THE MUMBLES, CRIES, AND MOANES, TURNED HER SKIN TO CHALK

AT TEN YEARS OLD, SHE WAS EXTREMELY SMART

BUT THE LACK OF THINGS TO SAY, BROKE HER MOTHERS HEART

LATER ON THAT EVENING, CAME TIME TO HAVE A CHAT

SHE POINTED AT A BALD MAN AND ASKED, “DAD , WILL I LOOK LIKE THAT?”

TEARS FILLED HER MIND, AND INSIDE HER CAME SCREAMS

HOW COULD THIS BE HAPPENING?, IT CRUSHED ALL OF HER DREAMS

THEN CAME THE TESTS, OH SO MANY SCANS

AT LEAST ONE OF THEM A DAY, THEY TOOK OVER THE FAMILY’S PLANS

ONE MONTH AND THREE DAYS LATER, CAME THE FIRST LONG NIGHT

SHE SURVIVED THE FIRST TREATMENT, SHE FINALLY FELT ALRIGHT

EVERYONE GAINED HOPE, THAT MAYBE IT ISN’T SO HARD

BUT THEN A FEW MONTHS LATER, SHE LOST IT AND WAS CAUGHT OFF GUARD

“I JUST CAN’T DO THIS, WHY IS THIS HAPPENING TO ME?”

THAT LONG NIGHT IN THE HOSPITAL ROOM WAS THE MOST DIFFICULT THEY’VE SEEN

EVERY LITTLE ILLNESS, BROUGHT HER TO THAT ROOM

WITHOUT WHITE BLOOD CELLS, THE OUTSIDE WORLD WAS A TOMB

STARTING TO COME TO SCHOOL, ALL HER FRIENDS ALREADY KNEW

FOR HER HAIR WAS ABANDONED AND HER LIPS TINTED BLUE

THE CANCER TOOK THE BEST, AND DRAINED HER HEART AND SOUL

SHE DID NOT LET IT DEFEAT HER, SHE KNEW HOW TO TAKE CONTROL

SIX MONTHS SINCE DIAGNOSED, SHE WAS HAPPIER THAN EVER

TOOK A FAMILY TRIP TO FLORIDA, AND SPENT TIME TOGETHER

THE MURAL OF THIS STORY, IS TO APPRECIATE WHAT YOU HAVE

THEY HAD EACHOTHER, AND FOR THAT THEY WERE GLAD

NEVER TAKE ADVANTAGE, AND NEVER GIVE UP HOPE

WE HAVE OUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY, WHEN OUR BACK’S ARE AGAINST THE ROPES

OLIVIA GOLUBOWSKI

this story is amazing! it was sad yet happy at the same time. it makes me think of everything differently now. the quote is so true ans a work of art. i loved it. 8)

I like how you started the story with Amber just thinking about herself and her friends, not with the bad news right away. And then the thoughts of what's really wrong with Trudy, waiting to find out, shock at finding Trudy crying instead of lively and happy, wishing for it to disappear. The paragraph where Amber is beating herself up for being selfish is so sad, but very real. I like the scene with cutting paper. I definitely see how it could be relieving in a way (ripping it in pieces works too). The scene where they're waiting for Trudy to come back from the doctors is well written too.

I really like the paragraph "Cancer needs to go away forever. Because then nobody will die from it anymore. And nobody will get sick from it anymore. And everybody would be happy, and I could go back to living life with happiness and friends and Trudy. With her and everyone being healthy. And cancer would be nothing more than a star sign. A constellation of a crab, and not something that rips people's hearts, hopes and dreams out."

And the ending is really sweet.

READ THE WHOLE REVIEW PLEASE(:

I noticed your review on my story! A lot was going on that night, so I didn't get a chance to read this! Here's what I think of your story...

Is it good? No.

Is it amazing? No.

Did I like it? No.

This story is just... I don't know what word to use... Beautiful? Yeah, that works. This story is an inspiration and it makes me feel so much better about my Papa. I love this story. You have a talent. This is a very intense story, and you wrote it beautifully. Fantastic Job.

Hope to see more from you! xo

Perfect all the way through! There were a lot of moments where I teared up, it's a beautiful story and I can relate. I wish there was more I can say, but it's hard to put into words. This is so powerful and moving, I LOVE IT! Great job, 5 stars

I read it again, and it hit me just as much. Thanks for dedicating this to me, I did make a dedicate back story to you. :)

That was great. I can tell you put a lot of time, thought, and care into the creation of this story. You really delivered the emotion through Amber. I liked how it wasn't romance, too. My second cousin, my aunt, and two other people that I know had cancer. All recovered, fortunately. I was so relieved about Trudy. Thanks for making her okay! This was quite long, but it was inspirational, sad, a pulled-on-the-heart-strings one-shot. Good job, Curiouspanther! And I am sorry for whatever your family has gone though, due to what you said about personal experience. And Mia's quote was beautiful. I'll be looking forward to reading your other stories now :) Keep writing!

Ok this was the most touching thing I have ever read... I seriously cried while reading this. I know what it's like to have a family member go though cancer; my dad has been fighting in off and on for the last 5 years. It's scary, but my family has stuck together and we have gotten through it. Thank you so much for writing this story... it's real and personal and a masterpiece! You are an amazing writer... truly amazing...

Oh My God! Im In Tears Right Now! This Story Is One Of The Saddest Stories Ever! I Feel Bad For Everyone Battling Cancer Right Now! Cancer Is A Big Meanie To Us! U Have Out Done Yourself! Thi Is Amazing, Tearful, Anything U Can Think Of! :( *crys even more*