They have cancer and most of them have terminal cancer while others have it more controlled. They are required to go to meetings to deal with their emotional stress from cancer where they all meet each other.

Is blind due to cancer but Isn't terminal.

Hazel has thyroid cancer which is lung cancer and Is terminal but Is regulated.

Has lost his right leg due to cancer but he's cancer Is currently Innactive

Despite their several life problems and Issues they grew stronger together and loved each other through It all.

The story tells the story about a 16 year old girl who gets diagnosed with lung cancer. She's then appointed to a support group for cancer patients. Although she didn't want to go, she soon knows it was a good idea since she meets Agustus Waters.

Famous author and Hazels favorite author since he wrote her favorite book, An Imperial Affection.