kimblanchard Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/8882861/ 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.” Story continues below ↓ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- advertisement -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- “Now, more than ever, I feel Chris with me as I face this challenge,” she 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.” Reeve, who starred in the “Superman” films, was paralyzed in a horse-riding accident in 1995. He 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. To date, it has awarded $55 million in research grants and $7.5 million in quality of life grants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 Oh I am sorry to hear this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 How sad and very sorry to hear this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 I hate this stuff. Dana Reeves knows a thing or two about beating the odds.... I pray she kicks the beast's butt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 oh no! very sorry. As if... Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annaclyde Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 On MSNBC Countdown tonight they had a segment on Dana Reeve and they actually included the figures on research dollars spent for breast, prostate, and lung cancer and noted how much less is spent on lung cancer v. other cancers! I believe the figures came from Women Against Lung Cancer. I couldn't find a link on the MSNBC website, but transcripts of the shows are supposed to be posted within 24 hours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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