It begins with a lump

or a bump

that is the last growth one sees

then one starts shrinking

vomiting

losing weight

losing hair

fading voice

no other choice

than a constant

line of treatments

medicines

and shots

will you ever come back

again as yourself

can we get through this

terrible trial

will the attempt

to destroy the cancer

destroy your shell?

Can we leave this hell?

Please get well.