Ian, 15, knows that he will die after being diagnosed with terminal cancer and bravely decided to be the one to break the news to Peter, his younger brother, who burst into tears when he found out. Ian, like every older brother, wise and protective, hugged him tight as he comforted him.
The young man was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in 2019, but after surgery and chemotherapy, he beat the cancer. Unfortunately, in November 2021, it invaded his body again and this time it was in a more aggressive way, so the doctors announced that there was nothing to do.
The photo went viral through the account of benjamin elliot on Facebook, where he shares a bit of the story behind the image, in which we see the moment Ian breaks the news to his little brother, who promptly snuggles up to him and begins to cry. At this, the boy gives him a kiss on the forehead and comforts him tenderly.
In addition to breaking the news to his brother, he wanted to do it with his family and friends, because he wanted to be the one to offer peace of mind in the face of the inevitable event. It is really surprising that at his young age he shows such a brave posture, something that the photo manages to convey and one of the reasons why he has moved so many.
It is amazing how he has decided to live the time he has left, as despite the devastating prognosis, Ian has revealed that he is not afraid of dying, as he knows that “dying” is just a term and chooses to be busy living, until death becomes a reality.
The truth is, Ian refuses to live just for himself. He decides to live for others, until the day he draws his last breath.
-Benjamin Elliott
Source: Okchicas
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