He was first diagnosed back when we were in 7th grade I think... (back when we were approximately 13) and if I remember correctly the doctors said he probably only had 13 months to live or so (I remember her mom and her worrying about him not being able to make it to our 8th grade graduation at least). But he didn't pass until away a couple months after we turned 16 (our birthdays are 6 days apart, hence why I use "we"), around the time 11th grade was starting. I just remember his energy level plummeting after starting chemo. I can't imagine the pain that comes along with fighting such a vicious disease...