A 25-year-old woman penned a devastating post which was later shared to social media after she'd died.
Daniella Thackray from Leeds, UK, had been battling cholangiocarcinoma - a form of bile duct cancer.
Around 8,000 a year in the US are diagnosed with the rare form of cancer.
Daniella has since announced her own death on LinkedIn on Friday (February 23) in a message she wrote before her passing.
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"If you’re reading this then it means I have died from my battle with cancer and my family are posting my final message on my behalf," her message began.
"Firstly, I just want to say that not all cancers are caused by lifestyle choices, in some cases it’s genetics or unfortunately it just happens.
"In my case, despite me being very healthy and active, a cancer started in my bile ducts which was not caused by anything in my control and my life was never the same again.
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"Cholangiocarcinoma is a rare aggressive cancer with often no obvious causes and no cure.
"I really really do hope that in the years to come more research is done about this horrid cruel disease so that more lives can be saved.
"So with that being said, although we can’t control what happens to us, we can control how we react. I chose not to mourn the life I was losing despite being so devastated, but to instead enjoy every moment I had left."
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Daniella went on to say that people should 'enjoy the little things in life and cherish every moment' and to 'do whatever makes you happy'.
"I LOVED my life. Everything I had achieved was what I wanted. I loved my job, my fiancé, my family, my friends and my dog, and the house we were going to buy and the future we were making for ourselves. Leo my fur baby was definitely brought into my life to help brighten my darkest days," she continued.
"So thank you everyone for making my life so magical. Remember what I said about enjoying the little things."
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In regards to her fiancé Tom, she thanked him for his support and bringing her so much happiness.
"Go enjoy your life now, you deserve it," Daniella's heartbreaking post concluded.
People have since penned their condolences to Tom and the rest of Daniella's family.
She's also been applauded for sharing such an 'impactful message' and 'courageous words'.
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A fundraiser has been set up in Daniella's memory for St. Gemma's Hospice, you can donate here.
If you’ve been affected by any of these issues and want to speak to someone in confidence, contact the American Cancer Society on 1-800-227-2345 or via their live chat feature, available 24/7 every day of the year.
Topics: Cancer, Health, Social Media, Life
Niamh Shackleton