Dana Reeves Battling Lung Cancer

Lila64 · 08-09-2005, 06:23 PM

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - After helping her famous husband turn his paralysis into a gracefully productive last nine years, Dana Reeve is fighting for her own life with the resolve and optimism that have already attracted worldwide admiration.

Christopher Reeve's widow announced Tuesday that she has lung cancer, then quickly added: "I hope before too long to be sharing news of my good health and recovery."

"Now, more than ever, I feel Chris with me as I face this challenge," said the 44-year-old actress. "As always, I look to him as the ultimate example of defying the odds with strength, courage, and hope."

Christopher Reeve, the star of the "Superman" movies who was paralyzed in a horse-riding accident in 1996, died last year. The Reeves have a 13-year-old son, Will.

Dana Reeve, chairwoman of the Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation, said Tuesday that her lung cancer was recently diagnosed and is being treated, but she did not reveal the extent of the cancer or her prognosis, except to say that she and her doctors were optimistic. She did not say where she is being treated.

Dr. Scott Swanson, chief of thoracic surgery at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Manhattan, said that depending on the extent of the cancer, Reeve would be treated with surgery, chemotherapy, radiation or a combination.

When cancer is confined to the lung, the survival rate after five years is 49 percent; but only 2 percent live five years if it has spread to other organs.

Though most victims of lung cancer are smokers, Reeve is not, said foundation spokeswoman Maggie Goldberg.

Reeve's announcement came two days after the lung cancer death of ABC News anchorman Peter Jennings, a smoker, at age 67.

The foundation would not comment on whether Reeve's cancer is restricting her activities.

"Dana will tackle this challenge with the grace, courage, and determination that have become her hallmark," said Kathy Lewis, the foundation's president and chief executive officer.

A month ago, Reeve cited "family reasons" when she canceled an appearance in Washington with actor Michael J. Fox in support of embryonic stem cell research, which advocates say might someday cure spinal cord injuries like Christopher Reeve's.

Comedian Robin Williams, a close friend of the Reeves, issued a statement with his wife, Marsha, sending "all of our love and support to Dana and her family during this challenging time."

Reeve, who lives in Westchester County, near New York City, with her son, has appeared on Broadway, off-Broadway and regional stages and on the TV shows "Law & Order," "Oz," and "All My Children."

In February, she won a Mother of the Year award from the American Cancer Society.

A society vice president, Dr. Michael Thun, said Tuesday that Reeve "has shown strength and courage in the face of tremendous adversity in the past, and that strength will serve her well during this time."

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Sending good wishes to her and her family

Mr. BAW · 08-09-2005, 06:52 PM

Saw this this morning...

Moonlit_Angel · 08-09-2005, 07:08 PM

Oh, geez...that's not fair.

Good luck to her, here's to a recovery

. *Crosses fingers*

Angela

MissVelvetDress_75 · 08-09-2005, 07:52 PM

Yet another reason why I am and have been avoiding smokers.

I hope she beats this.

U2democrat · 08-09-2005, 07:53 PM

of all people.........

Lila64 · 08-09-2005, 08:05 PM

yeah, and she never smoked. Life sux!

WildHoneyAlways · 08-09-2005, 08:25 PM

How old is their son? Early teens? Poor kid.

one4u2 · 08-09-2005, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mr. BAW
Saw this this morning...

Diane L · 08-09-2005, 09:46 PM

I'm very sorry about this and I'm praying for her recovery.

RedRocksU2 · 08-10-2005, 12:50 AM

The children, those poor children.
This fucking sucks.

Aardvark747 · 08-10-2005, 02:56 AM

Hope she has a speedy recovery...

U2girl · 08-10-2005, 04:06 AM

Hopefully they discovered it early enough

You'd think that family has been through enough already...

MrsSpringsteen · 08-10-2005, 05:28 AM

I can't believe it, I hope for the best for her. She's quite a woman.

Carmelu2fan · 08-10-2005, 01:14 PM

My prayers go out to her and her family.

tiny dancer · 08-10-2005, 03:11 PM

So sorry to hear about this on the news.

Doctors on TV are saying since she wasn't a smoker her chances to beat this is are favorable. I sure hope that they are right.

kellyahern · 08-10-2005, 05:03 PM

I hope that she makes a full recovery

.

08-09-2005, 06:23 PM	#1
Lila64 Blue Crack Distributor Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: ♥Set List Lane♥ Posts: 52,894 Local Time: 08:13 AM	Dana Reeves Battling Lung Cancer WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - After helping her famous husband turn his paralysis into a gracefully productive last nine years, Dana Reeve is fighting for her own life with the resolve and optimism that have already attracted worldwide admiration. Christopher Reeve's widow announced Tuesday that she has lung cancer, then quickly added: "I hope before too long to be sharing news of my good health and recovery." "Now, more than ever, I feel Chris with me as I face this challenge," said the 44-year-old actress. "As always, I look to him as the ultimate example of defying the odds with strength, courage, and hope." Christopher Reeve, the star of the "Superman" movies who was paralyzed in a horse-riding accident in 1996, died last year. The Reeves have a 13-year-old son, Will. Dana Reeve, chairwoman of the Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation, said Tuesday that her lung cancer was recently diagnosed and is being treated, but she did not reveal the extent of the cancer or her prognosis, except to say that she and her doctors were optimistic. She did not say where she is being treated. Dr. Scott Swanson, chief of thoracic surgery at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Manhattan, said that depending on the extent of the cancer, Reeve would be treated with surgery, chemotherapy, radiation or a combination. When cancer is confined to the lung, the survival rate after five years is 49 percent; but only 2 percent live five years if it has spread to other organs. Though most victims of lung cancer are smokers, Reeve is not, said foundation spokeswoman Maggie Goldberg. Reeve's announcement came two days after the lung cancer death of ABC News anchorman Peter Jennings, a smoker, at age 67. The foundation would not comment on whether Reeve's cancer is restricting her activities. "Dana will tackle this challenge with the grace, courage, and determination that have become her hallmark," said Kathy Lewis, the foundation's president and chief executive officer. A month ago, Reeve cited "family reasons" when she canceled an appearance in Washington with actor Michael J. Fox in support of embryonic stem cell research, which advocates say might someday cure spinal cord injuries like Christopher Reeve's. Comedian Robin Williams, a close friend of the Reeves, issued a statement with his wife, Marsha, sending "all of our love and support to Dana and her family during this challenging time." Reeve, who lives in Westchester County, near New York City, with her son, has appeared on Broadway, off-Broadway and regional stages and on the TV shows "Law & Order," "Oz," and "All My Children." In February, she won a Mother of the Year award from the American Cancer Society. A society vice president, Dr. Michael Thun, said Tuesday that Reeve "has shown strength and courage in the face of tremendous adversity in the past, and that strength will serve her well during this time." ~~~~ Sending good wishes to her and her family __________________

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Mr. BAW ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Life's too short to drink cheap wine! Posts: 12,336 Local Time: 08:13 AM	Saw this this morning... __________________

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tiny dancer Blue Crack Distributor Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: small town Pennsylvania, USA Posts: 96,451 Local Time: 03:13 PM	So sorry to hear about this on the news. Doctors on TV are saying since she wasn't a smoker her chances to beat this is are favorable. I sure hope that they are right. __________________ Into the heart of a child...

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kellyahern Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: 8 years and I still can't think of anything witty to put here Posts: 34,698 Local Time: 11:13 AM	I hope that she makes a full recovery . __________________

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08-09-2005, 07:08 PM	#3
Moonlit_Angel Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: In a dimension known as the Twilight Zone...do de doo doo, do de doo doo... Posts: 20,643 Local Time: 09:13 AM	Oh, geez...that's not fair. Good luck to her, here's to a recovery . Crosses fingers Angela

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MissVelvetDress_75 Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: basking in my post-concert glow still mesmerized by the orbit of his hips..Also Holding Bono Close as he requested. Posts: 25,776 Local Time: 11:13 AM	Yet another reason why I am and have been avoiding smokers. I hope she beats this.

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U2democrat Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: England by way of 'Murica. Posts: 22,142 Local Time: 03:13 PM	of all people.........

08-09-2005, 08:05 PM	#6
Lila64 Blue Crack Distributor Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: ♥Set List Lane♥ Posts: 52,894 Local Time: 08:13 AM	yeah, and she never smoked. Life sux!

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WildHoneyAlways Rock n' Roll Doggie FOB Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: In a glass case of emotion Posts: 8,158 Local Time: 10:13 AM	How old is their son? Early teens? Poor kid.

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Diane L Rock n' Roll Doggie FOB Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Freaked out in a Moonage Daydream, oh yeah! Posts: 8,864 Local Time: 11:13 AM	I'm very sorry about this and I'm praying for her recovery.

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RedRocksU2 Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Murrieta, CA. Posts: 26,437 Local Time: 08:13 AM	The children, those poor children. This fucking sucks.

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Aardvark747 Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Obscured By Clouds... Posts: 22,370 Local Time: 03:13 PM	Hope she has a speedy recovery...

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U2girl Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: slovenija Posts: 21,062 Local Time: 04:13 PM	Hopefully they discovered it early enough You'd think that family has been through enough already...

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MrsSpringsteen Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 27,780 Local Time: 10:13 AM	I can't believe it, I hope for the best for her. She's quite a woman.

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Carmelu2fan Rock n' Roll Doggie FOB Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: LOST Posts: 8,295 Local Time: 10:13 AM	My prayers go out to her and her family.