Just found out my friend's 8yo daughter has terminal brain cancer

[java]

My friend son has a terminal brain tumor- That's what they heard at 18 months. He just celebrated his 12th birthday. I will pray that your friend's daughter can have the same kind of miracle.

 

[Jenvenza]

My friend son has a terminal brain tumor- That's what they heard at 18 months. He just celebrated his 12th birthday. I will pray that your friend's daughter can have the same kind of miracle.

Oh, that is a miracle!

We will hope for the same thing for Madi, even though no one has lived more than 3 years with this sort of tumor. We will hold out hope until the end though.

 

[Handbag Lady]

Madi and so many others like her, is the reason why I support our children's hospital.

I can't imagine having a child with this horrible disease. Many families who come to the children's hospital have no insurance and therefore, their fees are waived due to community and business support.

I am not a religious person, so I send Madi and her family the best wishes, the strongest support, and the strength of knowledge to her caretakers.

 

[Luv2Scrap]

I cannot even imagine.

 

[Mickey's Minion]

How terribly sad. I cannot imagine having to live through being told one of your children is terminal.

There was a touching story on the Today show this morning about a 9 year old little girl with an inoperable brain tumor who lived about 250 days after diagnosis.

During that time, she wrote all sorts of little notes and hid them all over the house. 2 years later, her parents are still finding "I love you notes."

They wrote a book about their journey, it might be something you can look into to see if it would bring any kind of comfort to the family.

 

[Jenvenza]

How terribly sad. I cannot imagine having to live through being told one of your children is terminal.

There was a touching story on the Today show this morning about a 9 year old little girl with an inoperable brain tumor who lived about 250 days after diagnosis.

During that time, she wrote all sorts of little notes and hid them all over the house. 2 years later, her parents are still finding "I love you notes."

They wrote a book about their journey, it might be something you can look into to see if it would bring any kind of comfort to the family.

That broke my heart to read that. Trying not to cry at work now!

 

[Minnesota!]

I am so saddened for your friend. My BFF lost her daughter, Maddie, to brain cancer just over 2 years ago. Not the same type - she had ependymoma, but devastating none the less. Maddie was dx at 9 mo and was told she wouldn't see the age of 5. She passed away at the age of 9 years, 2 months, 16 days. They had been home from a fab vacation at GKTW and WDW for less then a week when her little body just gave out.

Cancer is a monster. Cancer in children is even worse.

My prayers and thoughts are with you, with Madi, with those that love her.

 

[Sheree Bobbins]

What a tumultuous time for the family. The emotions that they must be experiencing. My thoughts and prayers are with them all.

 

[snapppyd]

It is beyond comprehension how anyone can deal with that kind of news. I am so sorry and will offer up all good thoughts for her and her family.

 

[Jenvenza]

I am so saddened for your friend. My BFF lost her daughter, Maddie, to brain cancer just over 2 years ago. Not the same type - she had ependymoma, but devastating none the less. Maddie was dx at 9 mo and was told she wouldn't see the age of 5. She passed away at the age of 9 years, 2 months, 16 days. They had been home from a fab vacation at GKTW and WDW for less then a week when her little body just gave out.

Cancer is a monster. Cancer in children is even worse.

My prayers and thoughts are with you, with Madi, with those that love her.

I am so sorry to hear about your friend's little girl. Cancer is not fair. And you are right, cancer in children is even worse.

Her mother and I had just been talking about our DD's birthday parties. They ended up having Madi's in the hospital.

 

[Mickey's Minion]

That broke my heart to read that. Trying not to cry at work now!

Don't be sad. The parents said it was a comfort to them, that she was telling them that she and they were going to be ok.

I made a mistake, the little girl was only 6. But the parents said she was always wiser than her years.

Here is Elena's story:
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/33505351/ns/today-today_books/

 

[Jenvenza]

Don't be sad. The parents said it was a comfort to them, that she was telling them that she and they were going to be ok.

I made a mistake, the little girl was only 6. But the parents said she was always wiser than her years.

Here is Elena's story:
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/33505351/ns/today-today_books/

Hard not to be sad. What an angel. Only 6 and trying to make sure her parents were going to be okay. No parent should have to go through that.

 

[Nancyg56]

Prayers offered for little Madi and her family

 

[Mickey's Minion]

Hard not to be sad. What an angel. Only 6 and trying to make sure her parents were going to be okay. No parent should have to go through that.

I agree, no parent should ever have to go through that.

The pain must be unimaginable. I cannot fathom what those parents are going through right now.

I will say a few extra prayers for the family. Let them know that there is a large Disney community pulling for them!

 

[cjlvsccm]

I am in shock. I cannot even imagine what she is going through. This is a co-worker and friend of mine and I just found out. I had been out on leave since I had spinal surgery and wasnt here when she found out. They have given her 9 months to live. I cant even think right now.

I am not a religious person, but I know this family needs all the good thoughts, prayers or whatever else you can think of right now.

for you, your friend and her little one. Just less than six weeks ago I lost my sister to a brain tumor, and I know the pain and frustration. Doesn't matter how long they live WITH it, knowing it's there and is destroying their life is a sad and horrible thing.

But I also send prayers for comfort, peace, strength and love, for the family and friends to make the most of her remaining time with them... however long that may be!

 

[Jenvenza]

for you, your friend and her little one. Just less than six weeks ago I lost my sister to a brain tumor, and I know the pain and frustration. Doesn't matter how long they live WITH it, knowing it's there and is destroying their life is a sad and horrible thing.

But I also send prayers for comfort, peace, strength and love, for the family and friends to make the most of her remaining time with them... however long that may be!

Oh, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your sister. It just isnt fair.

 

[ChrizJen]

Prayers for all of you! What a sad situation. I cannot even imagine.

 

[Liberty Belle]

You, Madi, and her family will be in my prayers.

 

[pixiewings71]

Oh how sad!! I'm so sorry for them!

 

[imabrat]

I HATE CANCER!!! I lost a dear friend to Glioblastoma in April, and through her family we found out of a young girl who had DIPG. She sadly died, but her mom created a DIPG foundation as her last wish. It's called Aimee's Army. http://www.aimeesarmy.com/ It is a nasty cancer.