i was just wondering if anyone knows how bad her cancer is, like how much can the treatment do. im just curious because its really sad that it came back and i hope shes ok : (
2007-03-22 08:21:26 · 12 answers · asked by leena 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Civic Participation
like how many years about?
2007-03-22 08:30:32 · update #1
She has a treatable form of bone cancer..it will be with her the rest of her life, but can be treated like diabetes...she will lead an active life.
2007-03-22 08:25:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
It is sad when anyone has Cancer. For Elizabeth Edwards her Cancer has spread to her bones and is incurable. However, it is treatable but she will live with it the rest of her life. Her attitude is wonderful and she is determined to continue on with her husband's campaign. That takes a lot of courage to do that.
My mom and sister are both cancer survivors and even though, their cancer's were different, Cancer is serious disease no matter how you look at it. When we have Faith and Hope in our lives, we can do anything and I believe that about Elizabeth Edwards and her family.
2007-03-22 18:42:30 · answer #2 · answered by Cheryl P 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am afraid that the particular type of cancer Mrs. Edwards has is uncurable. The rest of her life is going to be a challenge. My mother had this same cancer and her bones became so brittle that she broke a rib just rolling over in bed.
2007-03-22 18:36:04 · answer #3 · answered by dharma_bum48326 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Her cancer is breast cancer that has advanced to the bone! It's not bone cancer! It is not curable because it has advanced to the bone that is apart of our continuous circulatory system. She will be treated as a chronic cancer patient! She will have treatment for the rest of her life. As long as the cancer doesn't progress she can manage it with daily medication. It is a shame that it has resurfaced but with the medical care she will received she should be ok! I take care of many patients who continually live a long healthy life with cancer!
2007-03-22 19:27:51 · answer #4 · answered by love154100 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Can't answer directly but will say that I know a little about her heart. She is an immensely generous, smart woman. She would have made the better candidate.
Just sorry that they don't have a strong, spiritual 'shepherd' who could help guide their decision making. He's likely to drop out of the race but for right now, it helps to pretend.
2007-03-23 05:00:57 · answer #5 · answered by Venita Peyton 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my aunt has multiple myeloma, a form of bone and blood cancer and can live at most some 5yrs. elizabeth edwards is very courageous and has many supporters. her cancer may be treatable today but tomorrow it may be curable...
2007-03-22 18:51:22 · answer #6 · answered by Angel 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Stage 4 cancer and she will have it for the rest of her life like a diabetic
2007-03-22 15:25:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think it's sad too. But she herself said that it's containable, even if not curable. If it were me, I'd be worried, but I think the Edwards are much more familiar with their own situation than am I.
2007-03-22 15:26:09 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My Mom died of bone cancer and no one gets out alive when it is in the bone and it is the most horrible death,,,,So, my prayers go out to her and the fami;ly.
2007-03-22 19:22:21 · answer #9 · answered by Gypsy Gal 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's incurable. It showed up in her ribs, she now has bone cancer. Treatment can let her live several years, assuming it doesn't spread to other organs.
2007-03-22 15:26:30 · answer #10 · answered by Michael E 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋