Cancer sucks (word vomit inside)

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I can't stop crying. This is going to be word vomit. On October 27, 2011 our principal stopped by each of our classrooms to whisper that Ben H. Was diagnosed with cancer. He was a 6th grader at our school and his dad was our art teacher. His little sister was in 2nd grade (what I teach) and didn't know yet, so we had to try and keep smiling through our Halloween party for her sake. On November 18, we found out about Avery's condition. I remember standing in the art room hugging Ben's dad for what felt like forever while we both held each other up as we bawled together. Ben had ALL and that was supposed to be one of the most curable cancers so there was still so much hope. He fought and fought and was completely cancer free about the same time I got pregnant with Blake. His dad and I once again shared a super sentimental hug, but this time, with less tears. We had been through hell, but there was so much to look forward to now. The present was happy.

But then Ben's cancer came back with a vengeance. It all blends together, but he had a bone marrow transplant and that was supposed to be the answer. He had a few weeks to be a normal kid before it popped up again. They started running out of options and suddenly this very curable cancer didn't seem to have a cure at all. He has been riding this awful roller coaster for the past four years. They tried a second bone marrow transplant, some T cell therapy, and countless trials to try and save his life. Nothing worked. His parents have hardly seen each other for the past 4 years as one would stay with the other kids in louisville while the other traveled to Cincinnati to stay with Ben, then they would switch places. He older brother has literally surrendered his body to help Ben in whatever way possible and his little sister goes home with whoever picks her up, never complaining because she just wants her brother to be okay. They all have been through hell for 4 years just trying to help Ben fight.

I just got word that Ben died last night and my heart is so broken for their family. He still had so much life left to live and it was ripped away from him. He was supposed to make it. He wasn't supposed to die. He was just a kid! I hate cancer so much. We have to find a cure soon. Why isn't there a vaccine yet? My heart hurts so much right now for his poor parents and siblings. It was never supposed to end this way

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charmediamsure Senior Member What is this tomfoolery? Posts: 6,093 Likes: 6,986	Cancer sucks (word vomit inside) Jul 5, 2015 8:28:57 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by charmediamsure on Jul 5, 2015 8:28:57 GMT -5 How awful. I'm so sorry. I hate cancer so much.
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katie Elder Lillian's pad Posts: 15,033 Likes: 13,787	Cancer sucks (word vomit inside) Jul 5, 2015 8:29:21 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by katie on Jul 5, 2015 8:29:21 GMT -5 OMG this is so incredibly sad, I'm so sorry Huge hugs
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spaghetticat Elder Posts: 15,407 Likes: 16,144	Cancer sucks (word vomit inside) Jul 5, 2015 8:40:56 GMT -5 via Tapatalk Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by spaghetticat on Jul 5, 2015 8:40:56 GMT -5 I'm so sorry.
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rubber pants Senior Member Posts: 9,268 Likes: 8,409	Cancer sucks (word vomit inside) Jul 5, 2015 8:51:43 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rubber pants on Jul 5, 2015 8:51:43 GMT -5 There are truly no words. Im so sorry Carey. Thier family will be in my thoughts.
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ashleydl83 Senior Member Posts: 8,837 Likes: 8,686	Cancer sucks (word vomit inside) Jul 5, 2015 8:53:46 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ashleydl83 on Jul 5, 2015 8:53:46 GMT -5 This is so heartbreaking and unfair. Fuck cancer.
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playswithsquirrels Full Member Posts: 4,061 Likes: 3,986	Cancer sucks (word vomit inside) Jul 5, 2015 8:56:44 GMT -5 via the ProBoards App Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by playswithsquirrels on Jul 5, 2015 8:56:44 GMT -5 This is heartbreaking. So many thoughts and prayers for that sweet family.
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Dorothy Zbornak Elder Why don't we just set each other on fire? Posts: 14,474 Likes: 17,575	Cancer sucks (word vomit inside) Jul 5, 2015 8:58:19 GMT -5 via Tapatalk Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Dorothy Zbornak on Jul 5, 2015 8:58:19 GMT -5 I'm so sorry.
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Oh honey. I am crying for you and for Ben and his family. I'm sending so much love and prayers and thoughts to all of you. I am so so sorry C. I am so sorry this happened. I love you. Text me if you need to.

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dbe100408 Senior Member Posts: 5,976 Likes: 5,232	Cancer sucks (word vomit inside) Jul 5, 2015 9:04:48 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by dbe100408 on Jul 5, 2015 9:04:48 GMT -5 I'm so sorry. I will keep you, Ben's family, and the school in my prayers.
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EmmieB1025 Full Member Posts: 3,142 Likes: 2,802	Cancer sucks (word vomit inside) Jul 5, 2015 9:05:13 GMT -5 via Tapatalk Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by EmmieB1025 on Jul 5, 2015 9:05:13 GMT -5 So very sad! Prayers for the family and everyone that knew and loved Ben.
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laurensmomma Elder Posts: 10,149 Likes: 11,643	Cancer sucks (word vomit inside) Jul 5, 2015 9:05:56 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by laurensmomma on Jul 5, 2015 9:05:56 GMT -5 Sending virtual hugs to you and his family. My thoughts will be with you all. So tragic.
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thedood New Member Posts: 401 Likes: 207	Cancer sucks (word vomit inside) Jul 5, 2015 9:11:58 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by thedood on Jul 5, 2015 9:11:58 GMT -5 I am so sorry. This is absolutely heartbreaking, I can't even imagine. Thoughts and prayers to you, his family and everyone who knew and loved him.
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honeybee503 Senior Member Posts: 9,698 Likes: 20,919	Cancer sucks (word vomit inside) Jul 5, 2015 9:32:24 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by honeybee503 on Jul 5, 2015 9:32:24 GMT -5 I am so sorry.
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kandrze1 Senior Member Posts: 8,410 Likes: 16,486	Cancer sucks (word vomit inside) Jul 5, 2015 9:38:00 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by kandrze1 on Jul 5, 2015 9:38:00 GMT -5 I'm so sorry. Cancer is so awful and unfair.
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racheliz Full Member Posts: 1,425 Likes: 2,118	Cancer sucks (word vomit inside) Jul 5, 2015 9:47:02 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by racheliz on Jul 5, 2015 9:47:02 GMT -5 I'm so sorry. Cancer really does suck.
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browneyedhunni85 Elder Posts: 13,054 Likes: 5,365	Cancer sucks (word vomit inside) Jul 5, 2015 10:22:53 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by browneyedhunni85 on Jul 5, 2015 10:22:53 GMT -5 Oh Carey, I'm so sorry. I'll keep his family in my thoughts and prayers. Childhood cancer sucks. It took my DH's best friend, his older sister, at age 11. DH was only 8.
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LiveLoveLearn Full Member Posts: 2,365 Likes: 2,584	Cancer sucks (word vomit inside) Jul 5, 2015 11:26:59 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by LiveLoveLearn on Jul 5, 2015 11:26:59 GMT -5 I'm so sorry, life is so unfair sometimes. Huge hugs, his family will be in my prayers.
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hairballs Full Member Posts: 1,767 Likes: 2,048	Cancer sucks (word vomit inside) Jul 5, 2015 11:38:14 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by hairballs on Jul 5, 2015 11:38:14 GMT -5 How heartbreaking. I have no words but am saying prayers for Ben & all who loved him. Hugs to you.
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steph196 Elder Posts: 15,855 Likes: 27,348	Cancer sucks (word vomit inside) Jul 5, 2015 11:44:03 GMT -5 via Tapatalk Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by steph196 on Jul 5, 2015 11:44:03 GMT -5 I am so sorry to hear this. It is so awful to see this disease take away such young lives.
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