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08-09-2005, 12:48 PM
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Dana Reeve diagnosed with lung cancer
NEW YORK - Dana Reeve, who spent nine years caring for her paralyzed husband, Christopher Reeve, until his death last year, announced Tuesday that she has lung cancer.
Reeve, 44, said she decided to disclose her illness following rumors about her health in the media. "I have recently been diagnosed with lung cancer, and am currently undergoing treatment," Reeve said in a statement. "I have an excellent team of physicians, and we are optimistic about my prognosis." "Now, more than ever, I feel Chris with me as I face this challenge," Reeve said. "As always, I look to him as the ultimate example of defying the odds with strength, courage and hope in the face of life's adversities." Christopher Reeve, the onetime Hollywood "Superman" turned activist for spinal cord research after a horse-riding accident, died Oct. 10, 2004. Dana Reeve, an actress, was a constant companion and supporter of her husband during his long ordeal and his work for a cure for spinal cord injuries. She is chairwoman of the Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation, which funds research on paralysis and works to improve the life of the disabled. To date, it has awarded $55 million in research grants and $7.5 million in quality of life grants. She was performing in the Broadway-bound play "Brooklyn Boy" in California when she had to streak home to reach her husband's bedside before he died. She gave up the role for the New York run. Their son, Will, is 13 years old. I tell you...what the F* is going on........?
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08-09-2005, 07:53 PM
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What a shame that this had to happen to her. As if she didn't go through enough with her husband. I don't know of anyone with lung cancer having a good prognosis. She truly needs prayers.
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08-09-2005, 09:42 PM
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she has been dealt a horrible hand,
but my positive outlook on it is thankfully he passed before her, although she is a wonderful woman, she could still walk and dance - sh!? imagine him having to deal with her dying - i dont understand this life
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08-10-2005, 12:16 AM
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I couldn't believe it when I heard this news this morning. With all that she's been through the past few years with Christopher Reeve... now she's got to battle cancer?? It's just awful. I really feel sorry for her 13 year old son. God knows how he is going to deal with this now. I just hope she doesn't succumb to this terrible disease and leave him an orphan at such a young age.
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08-10-2005, 10:35 AM
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that woman is a saint.
I agree with Shoeluvr.
How old are the kids again? Lets all send her our prayers.
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