"Only This Is Edible"…Owner Moved to Tears by Cancer Patient's Order

A Thank You Message from a Cancer Patient's Guest...
"Reminds Me of My Mother Undergoing Chemotherapy" Tears Well Up

A cancer patient customer made a small special request with their order. It included a thank you message to the owner. Because they are sick, they are the boss.

The owner of a gelato (Italian-style ice cream) shop shared a touching story online about a 'thank you message' from a customer who revealed they were a cancer patient.

On the 28th, a post titled "Last Delivery Order" was published in the self-employed community "Apeunikka Sajangida" ("Because It Hurts, I'm a Boss"). A, who runs a gelato shop, began by saying, "I was planning to close a little early, but an order came in." He considered canceling the order since it was placed just before closing, but after reading the customer's special request, he changed his mind.

The customer's request read, "I have been diagnosed with cancer. Gelato is the only food I can eat, so I order it 2-3 times a week. Thank you always." A said, "My mother also underwent chemotherapy. She really struggled with eating." He added, "For me to have made ice cream that means something to someone... It’s truly a grateful day."

A guest battling cancer ordered gelato (Italian-style ice cream) and left a message of gratitude, touching many hearts. Photo by Pixabay

Netizens who saw the post responded with comments like, "I want to support the owner financially," "Could you subtly reveal the shop's name?" "Well done," and "Small acts of kindness accumulate and will all come back as blessings."

Cancer patients are more likely to suffer from malnutrition compared to patients with other diseases. According to a study, about 20-70% of cancer patients experience malnutrition. Nutritional status ultimately affects treatment outcomes and is a cause of death due to cancer cachexia, so efforts to maintain adequate nutrition are necessary.