 Luke Muldenhower, a fine student and the captain of a high school football team, is in true love with Julie Ellis, daughter of wealthy parents who hoped even better for her but must admit he s swell. Alas an apparently pointless oncologists examination proves Luke has got a rare cancer. After months of torturous chemotherapy, with loyal support from Julie and their parents, he can return to his student life, and is welcomed like a hero. Just when everything seemed back on track, even an athletic scholarship, he has a relapse and is diagnosed with another cancer, requiring radiation...