Tim Nelson recently told me that cancer hates happiness. I thought that this was a great way of looking at things. We’ve been relatively happy all things considered. I believe that this is what has kept Holly both sane and successful.
Bowser & Blue. Great one liners.
Plus, if you have rectal cancer and can’t make a butt joke, you’ve got bigger problems.
Just so you know, I am a Stage IV colon cancer survivor. Don’t let the statistics fool or scare you. I was diagnosed in July of ‘04 and told I could die at any moment, but had 18 months tops to live. It was a tolal fluke that I even had a colonoscopy.
But, I went to see some top Dr.’s in MN. I came through with flying colors. Worked through chemo and finished chemo in mid June of ‘05.
So far, I have NED (No evidence of disease).
I wish you and your wife the best of luck.
Good to keep a sense of humor!!
This from Katie Couric… CouricandCo@cbs.com
Hi, everyone,
We’re going to devote the bulk of our newscast tonight and tomorrow to finding answers to many questions about where we stand in the fight against cancer, in a series we’re calling “Cancer: Cures, Costs and Controversies.”
Earlier today, White House Press Secretary Tony Snow told the White House that a growth discovered in his lower abdomen is cancerous. His announcement has come so soon on the heels of Elizabeth Edwards’ news that her breast cancer had spread to her bones. In a statement to reporters in the Rose Garden, President Bush struck an optimistic tone that echoed how aides said Snow was feeling. The president said he looked forward to the day when Snow returns to the White House. Senior White House correspondent Bill Plante will have more on this story.
Nearly 10.5 million Americans are living with cancer. By far, the biggest killers are the most common cancers: colon, breast, prostate, and lung cancer. But what is cancer, exactly? I’ll explain tonight.
If we could figure out how to stop cells from dividing abnormally in the first place, we could be on the way to eradicating cancer. Dr. Jon LaPook will report on the most promising cures currently available. I’ll talk with Dr. Steven Rosenberg, director of the National Cancer Institute, about what is down the road in terms of treatments.
Also, as anyone who has been affected by cancer knows, the cost of treating cancer can be astronomically high. Anthony Mason will look at the expense of paying for experimental drugs and treatment, whether you have insurance or not.
There’s also a lot you can find out about treating cancer right from your keyboard. Daniel Sieberg looks at how you can use the Internet to find help in treating cancer.
We’re also examining how you can reduce the risk of cancer. Kelly Wallace will report on what your odds may be of developing cancer, as well as what you may be able to do in terms of eating and exercise to reduce your risk.
Finally, we’re devoting much of this newscast to saving human lives from cancer. But we also share the planet with millions of other creatures. Lara Logan will bring us a story tonight from South Africa about an extraordinary effort under way to save some of the most majestic animals from extinction.
We’ll have these stories, and more on this evening’s broadcast. I hope to see you tonight.
Katie Couric
CouricandCo@cbs.com