DIXON – Sarah Schnake, 18, has spent the last year of her life fighting an extremely rare form of cancer. There are only about 200 documented cases of pancreatoblastoma in the world, and hers is one of them.

Last week, although still not feeling well, she received some good news. A CAT scan revealed that cancer appears to be gone.

Prayer, Sarah’s strong will, faith and determination, combined with multiple surgeries, five sessions of chemotherapy and 25 radiation treatments, are to thank, said her mother, Venesa.