paddy Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 How terribly tragic for their 13 yr. old son and also Christopher's children. She seemed such a lovely woman and so dedicated to her family. I have just seen an interview with a doctor at the Cancer Institute of Detroit. She was saying that 15% of people who have lung cancer have never smoked. Does it take a tragedy like this to bring these facts to the public? When will they wake up!! Paddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa O Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 This is evastating news. That poor family has been through so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 I'm shocked to read this news. Such a beautiful lady with such a tragic life. This is very sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindseysmom Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 This is so horrible. I am so sadden by this news. Best Wishes, Dee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamataca Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 Anyone else feel the childish desire to smash something? Or kick something? Maybe just a good, primal scream will do. Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollyanne Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 Her diagnosis became public one week after my mom was diagnosed -- I remember thinking - she is young, has every possible medical treatment at her disposal, was probably diagnosed very early, etc. I remember thinking -- "she can beat this thing." I am so devastated as are all of you. So shocking that they were able to keep the struggle so quiet. My prayers go out to their son - I simply can't imagine what it would be like to lose two parents at his age. Hell, I am 38 and have lost my mom -- and it feels like the worst thing in the world --- I can only pray for this beautiful child and know that Dana is probably hanging out with a lot of loved ones! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teresag Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 And I was so hopeful that she could become the high-profile advocate lung cancer so desperately needs. I recently wrote to the American Cancer Society to ask a question about some statistics on smoking and lung cancer. My email has my signature line with my credentials and titles and so forth. No matter. What I got, instead of the scientific literature I was seeking, was a lecture on the risks of smoking! I wrote back to express my dissatisfaction with the reply I got from them. Maybe it made a small difference, but who knows? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea B. Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 I am so very saddened to hear of Dana's passing. The world has lost another wonderful soul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K and Kids Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 It just seems like not long ago she was saying that she was responding well to treatment. This is a shock. I just don't know what to say. Too many wonderful people have had their lives cut short by this disease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolyn50 Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 I found this quote from Dana Reeve and I absolutely feel the same way for my late husband, John. REEVE: I made a vow to Chris when we married that I would love him and I would be with him in sickness and in health. And I did OK with that. But there's another vow that I need to amend today. I promised to love, honor and cherish him until death did us part. Well, I can't do that because I will love, honor and cherish him forever. Goodbye to you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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