Very sad news Dianne. You can be assured of my prayers for these ladies.
You hear so much of this type of thing these days. Just last week I heard of many ladies all working in the same building coming down with breast cancer. They don't have a clue what is causing it, but an investigation is underway at least.
We can only assume it has everything to do with what we eat, breath and come in contact with. Makes me want to consider joining an idyllic community somewhere and spend the rest of my days tending the organic vege patch. Something to be said for the simply life I think, but unfortunately probably not so practical for the majority of us with a home, family and work commitments to take care of.
It's nice to dream though (and it reduces stress)