"Like most people, Lily went about life as usual that Christmas, preparing for the big day with her family. It was nothing but just a little itch all over her body. She told her husband that she had better see her doctor for some itch medication. However it was not at all a usual visit when told that she needed more investigation for that supposedly simple itch. The doctor had ordered an endless list of investigations and informed her that she had a very serious condition. Not knowing what it was, Lily started packing her bag to fly to Singapore with her husband.

'Doctor, do I really have cancer?'

'Why me? And why now?'

Lily's world was completely shattered when the big 'C' was confirmed, the most unwelcome friend. The Christmas had instantly turned into a nightmare and those who loved and cared for her were rendered numb and unable to discuss the situation."

A true story with real images and real handwritten diary extracts.