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Delaney Starcher, 5-yo girl, suffers rare brain cancer

29/11/2009 23:42:00 admin

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By Jimmy Downs

Many people are searching for the name Delaney Starcher on google in hopes that they will make the name of a 5-year girl most searched on google so many people may know her story and give their support to help the little girl to fight the awful disease she suffers.

Delaney Starcher was diagnosed with a Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma on Oct 29th 2009. Someone, probably her mother, a relative or a friend, posted an article on caringbridge.org asking surfers to pray for a miracle and donate money to support her treatment.

The cancer is located in the brain system of Delaney Starcher. It can't be removed by surgery because of the size and location (it is entwined with the brain stem). The prognosis is very poor and the average survival is 6 to 9 months.

Delaney Starcher's stepfather was also diagnosed with a cancer called squamous cell cancer of the base of the Tongue with medastasis to the Neck lymph nodes.

Diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma is usually diagnosed in children. It forms in the brain stem. It is a type of central nervous system tumor that forms from glial (supportive) tissue of the brain and spinal cord.

Gliomas is found in about 300 children and 100 adults each year in the United States.

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Comments (57 posted):

Jenny Cubias on 30/11/2009 01:52:25

We must pray for a miracle for Delaney and a cure for this awful disease!

Alicia on 30/11/2009 02:00:18

Praying for Delaney.

Dorothy on 30/11/2009 02:08:15

She was actually diagnosed on October 2008 (not 2009), so has lived over a year since the 6 to 9 month prognosis.

DeSha on 30/11/2009 02:17:27

She is only hanging on by a thread at this point, so please Google, Yahoo, Bing, whatever your choice, but search DELANY STARCHER and lets help her mother honor her by being the number 1 name searched today, as it may be her last day here on Earth with us! Many prayers and warm hugs!!!!

DeSha on 30/11/2009 02:19:01

Sorry, amidst my many tears today I mis-spelled Laney Bugs name....it should have read search DELANEY STARCHER

on 30/11/2009 02:25:46

My thoughts and prayers go out to this
little angle.

on 30/11/2009 02:28:18

My thoughts and prayers go out to
this little angel.

Karen on 30/11/2009 02:31:25

Praying for peace for Delaney, and a cure for this horrible disease.

Corina Winchell on 30/11/2009 02:38:29

Praying that your wish will be granted. Delaney may peace be upon you. Corina Winchell

Roxanne Wolfe on 30/11/2009 02:41:44

Praying for Delaney

For Delaney on 30/11/2009 03:04:10

Thank you all for the prayers and support! It is much appreciated!!!

Tena on 30/11/2009 03:27:23

Praying For delany. God bless her

Kathy on 30/11/2009 03:31:10

Praying for you, Delaney!!

Ursula on 30/11/2009 03:36:21

Praying for Delaney and you.

Donovans on 30/11/2009 03:44:40

Delaney, may your first dance with Him be evermore beautiful and entertaining as you have been to all that know you. Our family's warmest prayers and thoughts -
s

Shannon Chatagnier-Bowser on 30/11/2009 03:53:12

Sat with Laney over the last several days. She has earned her wings! Have not seen her today, but I know she is peaceful and resting with her family and closest friends around her. Please pray that Laney can find her way to Heaven and use her new wings to soar!

Jimmie and Shannon, Bailey and Tyler, Love and prayers go out to you guys! You are a special family and have touched so many lives in so many ways! Laney is #1 in my book.

Love and kisses, Shannon

Kathy on 30/11/2009 03:57:13

Praying for your little angel Delaney as she enters the beautiful heavens. God bless your family

susan boudreaux on 30/11/2009 04:23:28

praying for you, have a 6 year old friend with sametumor.hug s to you little one.

Angela on 30/11/2009 04:30:25

My thoughts and prayers are w/Delaney Starcher's family. The world has another lil Angel to watch over it :)

on 30/11/2009 04:48:54

Thoughts and prayers to god's little angel and her family.

Nicole Harris on 30/11/2009 06:02:40

God bless you, Delaney. You are your mother's angel... aren't you? Thank you for teaching all of us how to overcome the obstacles in our lives, and strive to reach all of our goals. You are number ONE!!!!!!!!!!!

SandraDurston on 30/11/2009 06:21:15

Praying for Delaney may she find peace and may she always watch over her loving Family and Friends. Your number one in my books little angel.

Melanie on 30/11/2009 12:40:35

I am praying for you

on 30/11/2009 14:00:42

Praying for Delaney that she finds peace and for her family that they find strength.

Jackie on 30/11/2009 14:17:34

Gods perfect grace to comfort you and wrap peace around Delaney and those that love her~ Lifting you up in prayer

Mary L. Wilson on 30/11/2009 15:04:28

God Bless you Delaney I know Jesus has his arms aroung you. Much Love to you Delaney.

Mary

Jack on 30/11/2009 15:05:14

Praying for you :)))))))

lisa on 30/11/2009 15:05:42

I dont really know you but your in my prayer your such a cute lil girl:))))))))))

Phil on 30/11/2009 15:41:45

Praying for Delaney and mostly the family for Delaney's special place is prepared.

Audrey Murray on 30/11/2009 16:15:32

I am Donna's sister and I just want you all to know that I only met Delaney one time but that is all it took to fall in love with her. Your daughter touched me in ways that I cannot begin to express. My heart aches for you all during this difficult time, but I take comfort in knowing she will have peace soon. I will be praying for your family and know that I will be praying for your husband to be healed as well. God bless you all.

June on 30/11/2009 16:44:34

Hugs and prayers for this special angel and family.

John on 30/11/2009 17:00:03

May God bless and keep this child and may her family find peace beyond understanding in Jesus name amen.

Lisa on 30/11/2009 17:03:10

Praying for you Delaney.

kalen hicks on 30/11/2009 17:29:22

praying for you:D

Amy on 30/11/2009 17:34:43

Words cannot express how sad I am to read this story. Thoughts and prayers and big hugs to Delaney, her family, and friends. xoxoxoxo

Moore Family on 30/11/2009 18:12:52

sleep little child sleep
in God's sweet keep
sleep little child sleep
in slumber yet deep
Sleep on in our hearts too
Rest safely secure
Sleep rest in our love
For it’s there we assure
Sleep sweetly little one
In God’s very arms
Safe yet secure
From all its life, that harms
No worry no fear
No life or days left to grow
You’ll grow as an angel
Always loved so
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
You will always be loved and remembered!
May your golden wings shimmer so bright, may the be encrusted with every precious gem in sight!

Corrine on 30/11/2009 18:22:32

Prayers for mommy for strength today. Our hearts go out to you at this unthinkably painful time.

Matthew on 30/11/2009 18:35:57

I love your smile, Delaney. Stay happy, you are okay!

Sheryl on 30/11/2009 18:49:22

Praying for Delaney and your family.

June on 30/11/2009 20:01:09

You are #1

Diane Clark on 30/11/2009 21:18:40

God Bless You, Sweet Angel!!

Me on 30/11/2009 21:22:25

Delaney- My prayers for your family. I know you will be fine. You are a very special angel, sent on a special mission. God is with all of you...

Sandra on 30/11/2009 22:10:44

Prayers to sweet Delaney. I wish they would find a cure for Cancer to end the suffering.

Lisa Davis on 30/11/2009 22:27:39

We will pray for little Delaney. What a strong little girl, she is a champion.

Sincerely,
Lisa :-)

Shanya Gensior on 30/11/2009 22:47:01

Bravery has so many different faces. Delaney's is clearly one of them.

Terry Ulrich on 30/11/2009 23:03:38

Praying for you Delaney and for your family.

Wilma Brumley on 30/11/2009 23:37:31

Precious Delaney,I am praying for your peace. When you get to Heaven, my grandson, Chance, will be there to play with you. He had the same tumor you have. He's not sick anymore and you won't be either. God bless you little one.

Carolyn on 01/12/2009 00:08:17

I pray for peace for you!

Kim Thomas on 01/12/2009 03:47:50

Praying for Delaney .....

Colleen on 01/12/2009 03:58:02

Sweet girl, you will not go quietly. You will let us know your spirit still survives. God bless you and your family.

Anita on 01/12/2009 04:07:03

We love you..The Lord loves you and will keep you safe and in his arms......

Marilyn on 01/12/2009 14:03:17

We are praying for Delaney and her precious family. May God be present in your lives.

on 01/12/2009 18:06:18

Thoughts and prayers are all good however thats not what cures cancer.My 2yr old grandson died from a rare brain cancer.People need to get involved! put their money where their mouth is in other words. Its easy to talk the talk we NEED more who will walk the walk.

Bob on 01/12/2009 20:53:26

Dear Jesus... Hear our cry Lord. Heal this child. To you be the glory and honor. Let your will be here on earth as it is in heaven. Thank you Jesus... Amen

sphynx on 02/12/2009 04:30:12

Will keep you in my prayers and ask Liam to keep an eye on you.
God bless

Kathi on 02/12/2009 23:19:25

My thoughts and prayers to Delaney and her family.

Nanette Kitchen on 05/12/2009 00:20:03

It is with great sadness that I tell you, I just found out that Delaney passed away on Tuesday. I met Delaney and her family at a fundraiser some friends were hosting for her, she was an amazing little girl!

Many thoughts and prayers to her family!