Beanie Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 More bad news...... Dana Reeve Dies of Lung Cancer Tuesday, March 07, 2006 PHOTOS Click image to enlarge SHORT HILLS, N.J. — Dana Reeve, who fought for better treatments and possible cures for paralysis through the Christopher Reeve Foundation, named for her late actor-husband, has died, the foundation said. She was 44. Reeve died late Monday of lung cancer, said Kathy Lewis, President and CEO of the foundation. "On behalf of the entire Board of Directors and staff of the Christopher Reeve Foundation, we are extremely saddened by the death of Dana Reeve, whose grace and courage under the most difficult of circumstances was a source of comfort and inspiration to all of us," Lewis said in a statement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 So sad. I just heard about it on the morning news. Their son is only 13 and now he has lost bothe parents. Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauriannessister Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 I heard at work and have been hiding in my cubicle and crying since I heard. I really thought she would pull through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hebbie Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 I too cried this morning. The "breaking news" came as I was eating breakfast. I must admit, I didn't see this one coming.... Sadly, her passing has led to another flurry of media attention towards our cause -- the Health Reporter for Philadelphia's Channel 3 just left my house -- they were frantically trying to get ahold of me all morning so they could interview me for my reaction to her death and give an update on my personal situation. It's so morbid...but also neccesary if we ever want to bring change. My thoughts and prayers are with her son Will in these coming days. What a tragedy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSF Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 I just heard the news and I, along with all of you, am sitting here with tears running down my face. It's just not right! And for Will to lose both parents at such a young age. My prayers are with him and his family...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 This is a tragedy to the Lung Cancer community and more so for Danas son. I can not believe this has happened. thought she was doing so well with treatments. Prayers for Wil at this very difficult time in life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkVR Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 Does anyone know what type of lc Dana Reeve had? small cell or non-small cell? MarkVR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 I too am saddened by this devastating news. My condolences to her young son and family. Prayers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fipster Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 Does anyone know what type of lc Dana Reeve had? small cell or non-small cell?MarkVR I've been looking for the answer to this question all day. God bless their little son. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hebbie Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 As a non-smoker, I can only guess that she had Non-small cell -- I don't believe that non-smokers get small cell? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fipster Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 Mom said she watched a special on it tonight and it was SCLC. I just figured it had to be as aggressive as it was. As far as smoking goes... My mom was a smoker (not anymore!) and had/has adenocarinoma and her best friend was a smoker and has SCLC. Doesn't seem to be very discriminating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauriannessister Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 My sister was a non-smoker with mucinous adenocarinoma (I am not sure if there is more than one type of adenocarinoma). From what I understand, lung cancer doesn't care, but one of my next steps in the battle is to find out more about the types. I saw there is a great section dedicated to this under info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 Hey heather, good to see you!!! Was wondering how ya been! Let me know about Channel 3, okay? gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francesbean Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 I just heard about this this morning and was so saddened by the news... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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