Breaking News- Elizabeth Edwards Diagnosed With Breast Cancer

[DemocratSinceBirth]

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[michigandem2]

1. oh goodness...thoughts going to her and her family!!!!

jesus...

[Killarney]

2. NO!. Oh my God, no.

:(

[JI7]

3. oh no, i feel even worse now, i love that lady

i'm pretty sure it's probably early stage and she will get through it though.

[LuminousX]

4. ah crap

She's a bright point in this whole mess, let's send her our love and energy.

[freeplessinseattle]

5. oh, that's terrible! what a wonderful lady, and what a tough week.

[ShaneGR]

6. This week sucks....

Can we fast-forward to next week?

[slinkerwink]

7. oh no! that's horrible!

[gardenista]

8. That's just awful. But she is an amazing woman,

and I'm sure she'll fight this successfully.

My heart goes out to her and her family.

[WilliamPitt]

9. Link and story here

http://www.usatoday.com/news/politicselections/vote2004/2004-11-04-edwards-cancer_x.htm

Elizabeth Edwards diagnosed with breast cancer

WASHINGTON (AP) — Elizabeth Edwards, wife of former Democratic vice presidential candidate John Edwards, was diagnosed with breast cancer the day her husband and Sen. John Kerry conceded the presidential race.

Spokesman David Ginsberg said Mrs. Edwards, 55, discovered a lump in her right breast while on a campaign trip last week. Her family doctor told her Friday that it appeared to be cancerous and advised her to see a specialist when she could.

She put off the appointment until Wednesday so as to not miss campaign time. Mrs. Edwards had a needle biopsy performed at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, where Dr. Barbara Smith confirmed the cancer, Ginsberg said.

He said the cancer was diagnosed as invasive ductal cancer. That is the most common type of breast cancer, and can spread from the milk ducts to other parts of the breast or beyond.

More tests were being done to determine how far the cancer has advanced and how to treat it, he said.

Ginsberg said spirits are high at the Edwards household. "Everybody feels good about it, that this is beatable," he said.

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[mzmolly]

12. Oh God how awful.

:cry:

Prayers and thoughts go out to Elizabeth Edwards and family.

[shelley806]

10. I just heard if on CNN and already posted it

Invasive ductal carcinoma confirmed by biopsy...most common form...not good that it's invasive...chemo and /or radition treatment will probably be scheduled post operatively...So sad.

[MallRat]

11. My God, can this get any worse?

:cry:

Be strong, Elizabeth. We love you!

[NewYorkerfromMass]

13. Geez. more tragedy for the Edwards' family?

Best wishes to them all.

[nonconformist]

14. Oh no! Hasn't that family been through enough?

My thoughts are with them.

[luaneryder]

15. shit, another thing I have in common with her

[JI7]

17. are you currently going through it ?

if so i hope you get through it. if you have already, then good for you.

[luaneryder]

23. I'm lucky, a one year survivor

And many thanks for asking:)

[Lars39]

19. Me, too, luaneryder.

There's just too many of us. :( Hope you're doing OK. :hug:

[luaneryder]

25. I at my one year mark this month

I'm going to PM you if that's okay?

[Lars39]

26. Yes! Please do.

[RandomUser]

16. My thoughts go out to them

I hope they beat the cancer.

[Lavender Brown]

18. Elizabeth used to read DU on the campaign trail

Let's let her know we're thinking about her and her family. :hug:

[mdguss]

20. God Bless her:

She is a great leader in our party. I hope that she is treated and cured. This makes the saddness of the election loss look minor. She'll be in my prayers.

[Lex]

21. Somebody make it stop.

My heart goes out to Elizabeth and John and their whole family.

[Straight Shooter]

22. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Elizabeth

And with your family. :cry:

[progressivebydesign]

24. She's a wonderful woman... she'll beat this!

I admit that Elizabeth was my favorite of the campaign! I send good wishes for a strong recovery. What an incredible family... :grouphug: