"Elizabeth Edwards seriously ill"

[Clio the Leo]

Elizabeth Edwards seriously ill

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Elizabeth Edwards' cancer has spread, and her health has deteriorated, multiple sources told WRAL News Monday.

Edwards, 61, the wife of former Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards, was briefly hospitalized recently, but she is now at home, and her family and friends are lending their support.

She was first diagnosed with cancer in the final weeks of the 2004 presidential campaign, when her husband, who was at the time a U.S. senator from North Carolina, was the Democratic nominee for vice president. The couple didn't disclose her illness until after the election.

The cancer went into remission after months of treatment, but it resurfaced in early 2007, as John Edwards was mounting a second run at the White House. The Edwardses agreed at the time that they wouldn't allow the cancer to derail his candidacy.

Because the cancer had moved into her bones in 2007, her doctors said at that time that it was no longer curable but could be treated.

http://www.wral.com/news/local/story/8734441/

[Mimosa]

1. Sad.

I have much sympathy for her children.

[lpbk2713]

2. Bad news.

I hate it when bad things happen to good people.
Good thoughts headed her way.

[JuniperLea]

3. Rec for good wishes...

And for peace to Ms. Edwards and her family.

[BrklynLiberal]

4. How sad....very, very sad.

She does not deserve such a sad and painful end.

[TorchTheWitch]

23. nobody does n/t

[BlueIris]

49. It is very sad to think that a person who has done so much

for others has met this fate.

[calimary]

82. I guess you take comfort in the small things.

She's surrounded by people who love her and care about her, as I'm sure john still does - in his own bent way.

Just really sad, especially at this time of year.

If by any chance she sees or hears about this from someone else - Elizabeth, know that you're loved by us also. Perhaps you've done all your Purgatory time here on earth already.

[AspenRose]

5. :-(

[leftstreet]

6. Sad

[TwilightGardener]

7. I was thinking about her, wondering how she was doing--sad to hear this.

[Ishoutandscream2]

8. The final battle for Elizabeth

She has been hurt in so many ways. May her days be as comfortable and peaceful as possible.

And to think, Dick Cheney is still with us. Life ain't fair.

[dixiegrrrrl]

68. Indeed. SHE gets cancer and Cheney gets turned into Darth Vader.

I hope Mr. Edwards has a conscience that will twist and ache in him for the rest of his life.

[onecent]

9. Oh how sad.

I wish this was going to be a happier ending. You are a wonderful woman Mrs. Edwards!

[Pisces]

10. I wish her peace and no pain.

[NotThisTime]

54. +1

[Joanne98]

11. So sorry.

[saracat]

12. God Bless her. I hope for a remission. She deserves it. She

is an incredible lady of much grace.

[JI7]

13. very sad, especially this time of year. i do hope she gets better as she has before

[YvonneCa]

40. I am grateful for her book 'Resilience' which helped me through...

...a tough time. I hope she improves. :hug:

[RKP5637]

14. Very sad, a nice person. n/t

[Deep13]

15. It never rains, but it pours.

:-(

[w8liftinglady]

16. I wish I could be her nurse,I would surround her with peace and keep her pain-free.

I hope she is getting love and support from her family...and I hope they are getting theirs from others.

[malaise]

17. Poor lady

Too sad - may she find comfort with her children and family

[AC_Mem]

18. Wishing for the best possible outcome

whatever that may be. Bone cancer is a bad way to pass. I hope they are managing her pain.


Annette

[Ninga]

19. *Gulp* this caught me off guard. I am misty eyed. Peace, Elizabeth.

[TorchTheWitch]

20. oh dear

I was afraid of hearing something like this rather soon. This certainly doesn't look very good at all.

[hlthe2b]

21. I know this was inevitable, but it hits hard, nonetheless.

I also know some have not forgiven Elisabeth for "protecting" JE's presidential bid despite the scandal. I have. Be free of pain, Elisabeth and be at peace. I remember when you posted here. If by chance you still do, I extend much love to you.

[LibraLiz1973]

70. SHE is forgiven. Him, not so much. She deserved so much better.

[supernova]

22. Sorry to hear that

:-(

Hope she and her family are wringing every moment together.

[avaistheone1]

24. Most of all I hope for her recovery

And I hope she has lots of support from family and friends, and that her personal life is filled with peace and love.

Damn I hope she is pain-free.

[KatieW]

25. My heart is with her. Unfortunately I know what she's probably going through.

My sister had breast cancer which ended up going into her bones,and then finally her brain. She passed away last year after fighting her cancer for almost 10 years. I wish Elizabeth all the best and hope she can stay as pain free as possible. It's not an easy thing to endure.

[Raine]

26. Very sad news nt

[TBF]

27. So sad - I know she must have a great health care team

and hoping they are keeping the pain down. Godspeed, dear Elizabeth.

[Mojambo]

28. Such a wonderful lady. I wish her the best. n/t

[Xenotime]

29. No!! That's so sad.. I can't imagine the suffering that she must be going through.

[azurnoir]

30. I hope peace and comfort for her and her family n/t

[midnight]

31. Courage and strenght for Elizabeth and her family...

[City Lights]

32. Peace to you and your loves ones, Elizabeth.

:cry:

[a kennedy]

33. I just saw her on a repeat of the Nate Berkus show....

don't know how long ago it was tapped, but she looked good then.....this is so sad.

[Monique1]

34. I've known people with cancer

once it is in the bones - not good.

[Raschel]

77. Actually Monique, bone mets can be quite treatable. It's when it spreads to soft tissue that it

gets more dicey.

Zometa (like Boniva) given in higher doses by IV has been found to actually help with bone mets. They just started using this a couple of years ago, also a new drug called Eribulin has been okayed for use NOW.

It gives me hope!

[jaxx]

35. Such sad news.

She is a courageous lady.

[northoftheborder]

36. Sad and sorry. I hope she knows how much people love and admire her.

Such a smart, caring woman does not deserve this pain; but I know she is handling it with her family and medical team around her; she has tremendous strength. Where can we send our messages of concern? Does she have her own web site?

[sasha031]

37. so sorry to hear such sad news

Ms. Edwards is a wonderful woman, I always has such respect for her.

[Odin2005]

38. Oh no!

[MinneapolisMatt]

39. May her days be filled with peace.

Sad.

[AndrewP]

41. I wish her peace and freedom from pain during a very difficult time

[kestrel91316]

42. Wishing her much love and comfort at this difficult time.

[thereismore]

43. Is John by her side? So sad. nt

[WinkyDink]

46. ETA: Well, I'll be horn-swoggled. The rat-b*****d is there.

[snappyturtle]

61. If you read the article on the link it says John and children are with her.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=102x4645197

[BlueDemKev]

66. I'm certain he is

She is still the mother of his children. John's probably feeling more ashamed than ever about how he betrayed her trust. Even though they've separated (emotionally if not physically).

[CaliforniaPeggy]

44. My heart breaks for her at this very sad time...

Peace and comfort to you, Elizabeth...

May your days and nights be as comfortable as they can be.

I am so sorry to hear this...

:-(

[blogslut]

45. May she be surrounded by love and peace

I am sorry for this unfortunate news.

[KBlagburn]

47. May the Angels guide her on her journey....

[Bluerthanblue]

48. so so sad.

my heart goes out to her and her children.

[Clio the Leo]

50. She has released a statement...

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2010/12/06/elizabeth-edwards-stops-cancer-treatment-releases-statement/

[lpbk2713]

58. A beautiful message from Elizabeth.

Such a classy lady.

[BlueIris]

51. (((((( ee ))))))

I know you are trying hard to stay with us. I wish you and your soul family the best no matter what happens now.

[Jeanette in FL]

52. Peace and comfort to her and her family

So very sad to read.

[malaise]

53. Tweety just said gravely ill

This is not good.

[NotThisTime]

56. Not good, treatment has stopped and she's at home with friends and family...

May she be kept pain free during these horribly difficult days, my heart aches for her and her children.

[asdjrocky]

55. She was very gracious to me, as was her oldest daughter, when we met.

I wish her and her family peace.

[Frisbee]

57. A truly good and compassionate person.

Best wishes, Elizabeth.

[jillan]

59. Damn! Be in Peace, Elizabeth - you are one amazing lady.

I always said I wished it was her that ran for President, not her hubby.

[unc70]

60. Saw her not that long ago and she seemed much as always

Maybe six weeks ago at dinner, she had been visiting at a nearby table, and we spoke briefly before she rejoined her group to be seated. She looked and seemed much as always, but I know how unreliable that can be.

WRAL has reported almost exactly the same article several different times in the last two years, apparently following the completion of another round of chemo. Had hoped that this was the case again, but just saw her statement.

wral.com is back in a John Edwards mode in recent days, mostly reporting which witnesses are spotted as they appear before the Federal grand jury in the investigation still under the holdover Repub prosecutor. The stories in the past always seemed to coincide with things like HCR being before Congress.

[CLANG]

62. Just more bad news after another

May you rest now, Elizabeth. We love you.

[littlewolf]

63. Very sorry to hear this .... She deserve better ....

[Roon]

64. Wishing her the best

My ex is a non-Hodgkins survivor (sat with him for every minute of his chemo) and I have an aunt who is a breast cancer survivor. (she didn't mess around, she got a double mastectomy without giving it a second thought)

Cancer blows :-(

[BlueDemKev]

65. My prayers are with Elizabeth and the Edwards' family

I had the opportunity to meet several members of the Edwards family when I volunteered for John Edwards' presidential campaign back in 2004. A nice, down-to-earth group of people who've already endured so much tragedy in their lives (John & Elizabeth's son, Wayne, was killed in a car accident when he was 16).

Wishing the Edwards' all the best.

[tpsbmam]

67. Knew it was coming but still unprepared as tears well for one brave lady who deserves

a whole hell of a lot better. May she find peace in the embrace of those she loves and who love her. I hope she knows she's embraced by hundreds of thousands of us as she nears the end of this heartbreaking journey.

:grouphug: :cry:

K&R for Elizabeth.

[Withywindle]

69. Oh no.

Be at peace, Elizabeth. You are loved.

[sonias]

71. Heartbreaking

I hope that she finds comfort with her family that that she finds peace.

I'll keep the whole Edwards family in my thoughts. I only wish that we could find a cure for cancer.


:grouphug: for Elizabeth Edwards.

[AspenRose]

72. I remember how gracious she was when Tony Snow died.

http://www.newsweek.com/2008/07/13/finding-common-cause.html

(Wonder if she'll receive the same courtesy and respect after having made her announcement.)

[rasputin1952]

73. ...

[October]

74. Wonderful mother, woman...

I wish you peace. My heart aches for your loved ones, and for all that they (and you!) are going through.

Sending angels and hugs.

[mmonk]

75. I decided to drop by to see if someone had posted about her.

Her family is with her. Wish her best wishes.

[av8rdave]

76. All the best to her and hers...a class person all the way!

[Beacool]

78. I feel for her and her family, particularly her young children.

How sad it will be to lose their mother when they still need her so much. She fought valiantly against it, but the disease won in the end. I hope that her last days are peaceful and without pain.

God Bless.....

:(

[VeryConfused]

79. My prayers go out to poor Elizabeth and her family

[Dinger]

80. Didn't She Post Here Once?

Not sure, but I think I remember that she did.

[Binka]

81. Yes She Did n/t

[Pathwalker]

83. Dear Lady; I wish for a gentle passing for you, surrounded

by those you love. Vaya con Dios.
You will be missed.