Goodbye Angel of Music...

Celeste Nichole Poll was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma at the end of June. It was discovered when she went to the doctors due to a high fever and constant nausea (which they originally thought was caused by her gallbladder). After waiting a long two and a half weeks for the results of the biopsy the doctors were able to determine exactly what type of cancer and what stage it was at.

Results from biopsy: Stage 3, Atypical lymphohistiocytic proliferation, consistent with a B-cell lymphoma with plasmacytic differnetation, not further classifiable

Celeste started her first treatment of chemo July 21st at the age of 22. She was in remission in December, but unfortunately it came back in January.

Her blog was themed "This is a battle, not a war. I will overcome cancer."

Celeste is my mother's cousin. She battled cancer with such faith and good spirit, even though all the odds and her own body was against her. She had low platelets which caused her to have to delay chemo therapy for longer periods of time between. She had fevers, was sick and had so many different transfusions. 

Celeste Nichole Poll

April 13, 1989~April 9, 2012
Celeste Nichole Poll, age 22, passed away Monday, April 9, 2012, in LDS Hospital, Salt Lake City.
Born in the same hospital, April 13, 1989, to Robert Vance Poll and Christiane Campbell Poll, she was welcomed with their open arms. They were by her side again, comforting her, when she left this world. Celeste was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma last July, and fought a valiant battle to stay with us. The fifth of nine children, Celeste was the "pivot point" in her family. She was a positive and calming influence to all who knew her, especially her siblings: Shaleece Oldroyd (Mitchell), Laurissa, Heather, Katrina David (Adam), Nicholas, Christian, Thomas, and Bethany. A talented pianist, Celeste graduated from Utah State University with a Bachelor's degree in Music Therapy less than two months before her diagnosis. We will miss her greatly, and the spirit she brought with her heartfelt music, but we look forward to hearing her song again when we are reunited.
Family and Friends are invited to attend the following services. Viewing at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley, 1007 W. South Jordan Pkwy, Friday April 13, 2012 6-8 p.m. Viewing at the Country Crossing 9th Ward, 2812 W. 11800 S., Saturday, April 14, 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. Funeral following at 11:00 a.m.