The first time that I learned that my friend has mesothelioma, I actually thought it was some eye defect. It was like that from the way she told me, so I took it lightly, until I thought I’d Google it out of curiosity. Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that has something to do with the abnormality of cells.
I was so devastated when I suddenly realized that the whole situation called for an immediate action as well. I hated myself for taking notice of the fact immediately. But then, my friend, being the funny person that she is, shoved me playfully, telling me that it’ll all be alright.
Even though we knew she was fighting cancer, she was still showing us that she was happy and all. That’s why I idolize my friend, strong-willed ‘til after the battle.