WATCH: Best friends of 50 years go viral after one shares cancer journey
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A 50-year friendship story about cancer and support went viral with nearly 30 million Instagram views.
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Diana Prince and Candace Eng, best friends for 50 years, shared their friendship story with ABC News in a video that has garnered nearly 30 million views on Instagram. The viral clip centers on Prince's cancer journey and the role Eng has played as her longtime companion through the diagnosis and treatment. The video resonates with audiences seeking authentic portrayals of long-term friendship and how bonds endure through life's most difficult moments. Such personal stories have become increasingly prominent on social media, where they often outpace traditional news content in engagement and reach. The pair's openness about their relationship appears to have struck a chord with viewers navigating their own health challenges or friendships tested by adversity.
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