Dede, I know a lady who has fought breast cancer, went into remission and had it come back. Her cancer is in remission againm and it looks very hopeful for her. She keeps a positive outlook which I think is very much in her favor. She still is on chemo to boost her chances. She says they are continuing to find new ways to treat cancer. She is such a fighter.
I admire you for your stregnth, it is something your friend will be able to draw from you.