UPDATE by Chris (12:05 PM): I just got done watching Sen. and Mrs. Edwards’ press conference. She looks amazing and is going to be a fighter the rest of her life. Treatment starts soon for the cancer that is in a rib bone on her right side. Meanwhile, the campaign goes on and life goes on. Truly, they are one courageous family.
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It looks like Sen. John Edwards and his wife Elizabeth might be headed for another health issue. If you’ll remember, back in 2004 just a few days before the general election Elizabeth was diagnosed with breast cancer. After a rigorous course of treatment and recovery, she was diagnosed as healthy.
However, something must be up, as Edwards has scheduled a press conference tomorrow with his wife at 11 AM CDT, according to Ben Smith at the Politico. Yesterday he canceled a house party in event to be able to make it to an appointment Elizabeth had with her doctor this morning, according to a release issued by the campaign.
I met Elizabeth last year at a bloggers meeting and I also met the Senator himself and I can say they’re both courageous individuals and leaders. I respect both of them and hope and pray for the best for Elizabeth and their family.
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Elizabeth's Health
I’m glad to see Elizabeth is doing well and has maintained her extremely positive demanor, which will help her battle the cancer. I too met Elizabeth when she (and John) met with bloggers before John’s Iowa City Town Hall meeting. There’s no doubt Elizabeth truly is a caring and genuine person. I wish her and John all the best.
What’s up with “Politico?” They’ve been delving into the speculative journalism a lot lately and have lost a great deal of what credibility they’ve managed to developed in their online infancy.
tmlindsey Thu 22 Mar 3:00 PM
not quitting will also be good for her, I think
I suspect that most doctors would advise cancer patients not to quit their jobs and drop everything in their lives to focus on the treatments they are getting. That is a path to isolation and depression. Of course Elizabeth will have to cut back if she gets over-tired, and I think they will arrange their travel schedules to be together more. But I support their decision to continue the campaign 100 percent.
desmoinesdem Thu 22 Mar 7:57 PM