Take it from a cancer survivor. All she needs now is your support. The last thing I wanted was people bent out of shape because I had a terminal disease. Everyone would cry and I'd go " What's wrong w/ you?" and that would make them laugh. They thought I would be the one that needed comforting, when actually I ended up comforting my family. So keep her in your thoughts and prayers ( if you believe in God that is or whoever you may believe in) but continue to strive. It wont help her if you're all upset. Somebody has to be strong, and it doesnt have to be one person. For if one person is strong the others will follow. So keep your head up Camel, and tell your friend the same. Be strong for her and her mom, then the mother will gain strength, then she will heal. It is fact!!! For if I started feeling sorry for myself that I missed most of my senior year, that I lost all of my long hair that had been growing since birth, in one month, that I couldn't play my instrument for a year, I'd probably be dead because my body would go through so much stress, it wouldnt be able to handle the chemo. I'm glad I didnt get upset, cuz I wouldnt be here if it wasnt by the grace of God ( that's who I believe in). And whenever possible, make her ( and her mother) laugh! I dont mean tickling per-say ( although..........*smiles*) but just act silly. If I didnt have silly friends and a few family members who acted like total nuts when I was in the hospital, I would've been miserable. When in doubt, a simple smile is the cure.