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Viral Reddit Farewell From 21-Year-Old Describing Terminal Cancer Moves India Before Diwali

Publishers covering the post state they have not independently verified the user’s identity or medical details.

Overview

  • In the post, the user said he was diagnosed with Stage 4 colorectal cancer in 2023 and that doctors told him there was nothing left to try after extensive chemotherapy.
  • He wrote that he probably would not live past this year and that seeing Diwali lights now may be his last experience of the festival.
  • The message, shared on r/TwentiesIndia from a handle reported as Erectile7dysfunction, ended with a brief farewell.
  • The post went viral as thousands offered prayers, encouragement, and reflections on life’s fragility.
  • News reports emphasize that the account and medical claims remain unverified, and no confirmed updates on his condition have been issued.