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Chasing Life was a drama series that premiered on Freeform (then known as ABC Family) in 2014, and concluded after two seasons in 2015. The show followed the life of a young journalist named April Carver, played by Italia Ricci, who is an ambitious and hard-working young woman making her way in Boston. She is very close to her family, particularly her mother Sara (Mary Page Keller), who is a nurse, and her younger sister Brenna (Haley Ramm), who is still in high school.

At the beginning of the series, April is just starting out in her career but is quickly given a huge scoop that could potentially launch her career to new heights: her estranged uncle George (Steven Weber) reveals to her that she has leukemia, a devastating diagnosis that shakes her to her core. Over the course of the series, we see April struggle to deal with the enormity of her health crisis, even as she continues to work and try to maintain some semblance of normalcy in her life.

The show's first season was devoted largely to April coming to grips with her new reality, and undergoing treatment for her illness. Her relationships with her family members were tested, particularly as she pulled away from them in order to deal with her illness in her own way. She also navigates her love life, as she begins dating her co-worker Dominic Russo (Scott Michael Foster), a handsome and charming young man who helps her through some of her darkest moments.

As the series progresses, the focus begins to shift to April's younger sister Brenna, who is a typical rebellious teen but struggles with her own issues. Brenna learns that she has a genetic predisposition to cancer, which shakes her to her core and causes her to act out in dangerous ways. Her relationship with April becomes especially fraught as she tries to cope with this new information, and it becomes clear that the two sisters will have to work hard to mend their relationship.

The show tackled a number of sensitive topics related to cancer and illness, including healthcare and insurance issues, survivor's guilt, and end-of-life care. It also explored the impact of illness on family dynamics, particularly the ways in which an individual's diagnosis can affect the relationships they have with their loved ones.

One of the most well-regarded aspects of the show was its strong and capable cast, with Italia Ricci delivering a standout performance as April. Mary Page Keller was also praised for her work as April's mom Sara, as was Haley Ramm in her portrayal of Brenna. The show also featured notable guest stars like Vondie Curtis-Hall, Andy Mientus, Aurora Perrineau, and Jay R. Ferguson.

Although Chasing Life was critically acclaimed, it struggled to find an audience, and was ultimately cancelled after two seasons. Despite its short run, the show built a dedicated fanbase, who appreciated its honest and raw portrayal of illness and its impact on families. And while the show may be gone, its legacy lives on, as it helped to shine a light on important issues that affect so many people.

Chasing Life is a series that ran for 2 seasons (34 episodes) between June 10, 2014 and on FreeForm