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#7069 03-07-2006 09:33 AM
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Has anyone heard that Dana Reeve passed on last
night?
it's so sad.
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#7070 03-07-2006 12:59 PM
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Very sad, apparently from primary lung cancer, a non-smoker, only 44 years old.

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End of Radiation - the "Ides of March" 2004 :-)
#7071 03-07-2006 02:08 PM
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It is sad. It's been a long week of sadness. But
at least Chris and Dana are together again. I try
and look at it that way.
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#7072 03-07-2006 02:10 PM
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Unfortunately, this horrendous disease knows no boundaries. It can hit anyone,anywhere and anytime. It is a long lonely road that you go through alone. Even though there are family and friends around, it is still you and you alone who goes down that long lonely road to the operating room with your surgeon and your God. It is scarey and invasive. Every operation is important but when it is yours, it is even more so. The next time someone you love is heading for surgery, think about what may be going through their head while they are being wheeled down the corridor....and remember to pray a little harder for a wonderful outcome.....

#7073 03-07-2006 05:55 PM
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On May 22, 2004, Dana and Christopher Reeves gave the graduation address at Middlebury College in Vermont. It was two days after I'd finished my radiation treatments. Their wise words were a great comfort to me then and reamin so now.

Here's a brief quote from Dana:

"Be brave. Be open-minded. Be kind. Be forgiving. Be generous. Be optimistic. Be grateful for the many unexpected lessons you will learn. Find the joy inside the hardship. It


Dx 1/29/04, SCC, T2N0M0
Tx 2/12/04 Surgery, 4/15/04 66 Gy. radiation (36 sessions)
Dx 3/15/2016, SCC, pT1NX
Tx 3/29/16 Surgery
#7074 03-08-2006 12:49 PM
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When I heard that Dana Reeve passed, I felt so sad for her son. It is hard to believe that she and Christopher are both gone. I read of the passing of Jack Wild, British Actor, last week at age 53. I read a while back he had oral cancer and had been left mute from it. Very sad. May they all rest in peace. Carol


I also read that Jack Wild, British actor, died at age 53 from complications due to tongue cancer


Diagnosed May 2002 with Stage IV tongue cancer, two lymph nodes positive. Surgery to remove 1/2 tongue, neck dissection, 35 radiation treatments. 11/2007, diagnosed with cancer of soft palate, surgery 12/14/07, jaw split. 3/24/10, cancer on tongue behind flap, need petscan, surgery scheduled 4/16/10
---update passed away 8-27-11---

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