Mel, my prayers going her way. But also I wanted to tell you about a friend of mine. I met her when I got married, 8 years ago, she just find out about her liver cancer 6 months prior to my wedding and the docs gave her 6 months to a year at the time.
Well, let me tell you, she is still around, she is an older lady, I think around 68 now. Some other stuff came up during these years, but she is still enjoying her grand-children very much.
I wish the best for your friend!