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I have a friend that started nursing school with me on August 27th. Last week they found out she had a tumor in her chest growing in her left lung and around the greater vessels of her heart. It has grown from the size of a fist to a melon in 7 days! They got pathology back and it is AML leukemia. They took bone marrow too. She has 4 kids, her youngest is only 6. I am scared for her, she wants to be a nurse so badly and she has fought so hard to get this far in school, now we have to worry if she can come back and if she will still be around in a year. I have known her for 23 years and we were so excited to fulfill our lifelong dream together....I miss her so much. I can't even go see her because she is in ICU and I'm not family. Besides they are keeping her asleep after surgery to do a biopsy and place a chemo shunt, because of the pain. Please pray very hard for her, I want as many people in the world lifting her up as possible. Thanks!

Well, this is my final update for my friend Kelli. She went to be with the Lord today after a valiant struggle. It was very sudden in spite of the cancer, she had the tumor in her chest still and it was growing even with chemo and radiation. It had wrapped around her heart and they didn't realize until this week it was also infiltrating one of the major arteries, today it broke the wall and she bled out.....the blessing was it was instant. She was gone to fast to be scared and she didn't suffer at all. I have cried a lot the past 3 hours, but only for myself I know she is at peace and without pain. Pray for her Mom and her Husband, he has always depended on her so much and they have 4 kids. The 3 oldest are 15 y.o. and up, but the youngest is only 7 and she has a new granddaughter that is only 3 months and will never know her. Thanks for your prayers and support over this year.:heartbeat

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beth66335:

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your friend. CA is among the worst of diseases and so hard to watch someone you care about suffering with. I lost a 38 y/o friend to breast CA last year. She was seemingly doing well and in 4 short months lost her battle.

Blessings to you and her family and other friends.

Take care of yourself and thanks for the update! :icon_hug:

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I am so so very sorry. So sorry. my heart goes out to you and her family as well.

hugs.

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

Beth - so sorry for your loss.

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Specializes in CNA.

I am praying for Kelli's family and you. Stay positive.

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Specializes in ICU, Emergency Department.

So very sorry for your loss and her family's loss, Beth. Keeping all of you in my prayers - stay strong! :redbeathe

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Specializes in Cardiac Care.

Beth, I am so, so sorry to hear this. I'm keeping you and Kelli and those who love her close in prayer. This is so sad. I think she was very lucky to have you in her life as her friend.

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Beth, I'm so sorry! :( I know this is hard for you...I'm praying for you and kelli's family and everyone that knew her. I'm sure Kelli was so grateful to have you in her life...you've diplayed loyalty and love to your friend while she was going through a hard time.

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Well, this is my final update for my friend Kelli. She went to be with the Lord today after a valiant struggle. It was very sudden in spite of the cancer, she had the tumor in her chest still and it was growing even with chemo and radiation. It had wrapped around her heart and they didn't realize until this week it was also infiltrating one of the major arteries, today it broke the wall and she bled out.....the blessing was it was instant. She was gone to fast to be scared and she didn't suffer at all. I have cried a lot the past 3 hours, but only for myself I know she is at peace and without pain. Pray for her Mom and her Husband, he has always depended on her so much and they have 4 kids. The 3 oldest are 15 y.o. and up, but the youngest is only 7 and she has a new granddaughter that is only 3 months and will never know her. Thanks for your prayers and support over this year.:heartbeat

Beth so sorry to read of your friend's death.

You were there for you and I am thankful for that.

Prayers for her family and you.

Yes she is not suffering now and running free.

God Bless you :heartbeat :heartbeat

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Specializes in Peri-op/Sub-Acute ANP.

I am so sorry for the loss of your friend.

Be kind to yourself and stay strong through this terrible time, and know that your allnurses buddies are here for you.

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Specializes in med surg home care PEDS.

I am praying for her also, Good thoughts go out to her and her family.

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Specializes in ED, ICU, PACU.
Well, this is my final update for my friend Kelli. She went to be with the Lord today after a valiant struggle. It was very sudden in spite of the cancer, she had the tumor in her chest still and it was growing even with chemo and radiation. It had wrapped around her heart and they didn't realize until this week it was also infiltrating one of the major arteries, today it broke the wall and she bled out.....the blessing was it was instant. She was gone to fast to be scared and she didn't suffer at all. I have cried a lot the past 3 hours, but only for myself I know she is at peace and without pain. Pray for her Mom and her Husband, he has always depended on her so much and they have 4 kids. The 3 oldest are 15 y.o. and up, but the youngest is only 7 and she has a new granddaughter that is only 3 months and will never know her. Thanks for your prayers and support over this year.:heartbeat

My heartfelt sympathies go out to you and her family.

I came across this website and immediately thought of you for being the ultimate "dash" of a friend & a "dash" already well spent:

http://www.dashpoemmovie.com/

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