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Janice · 08-09-2005, 10:01 AM

Christopher Reeve's Wife Has Lung Cancer

(AP) Dana Reeve attends the American Cancer Society
Mother of the Year Awards in New York in this Feb....Full Image

NEW YORK (AP) - Dana Reeve, who spent nine years caring for her paralyzed husband, Christopher Reeve, until his death last year, announced Tuesday that she has lung cancer.

Reeve, 44, said she decided to disclose her illness following rumors about her health in the media.

"I have recently been diagnosed with lung cancer, and am currently undergoing treatment," Reeve said in a statement. "I have an excellent team of physicians, and we are optimistic about my prognosis."

"Now, more than ever, I feel Chris with me as I face this challenge," Reeve said. "As always, I look to him as the ultimate example of defying the odds with strength, courage and hope in the face of life's adversities."

Christopher Reeve, the onetime Hollywood "Superman" turned activist for spinal cord research after a horse-riding accident, died Oct. 10, 2004.

Dana Reeve, an actress, was a constant companion and supporter of her husband during his long ordeal and his work for a cure for spinal cord injuries.

She is chairwoman of the Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation, which funds research on paralysis and works to improve the life of the disabled. To date, it has awarded $55 million in research grants and $7.5 million in quality of life grants.

She was performing in the Broadway-bound play "Brooklyn Boy" in California when she had to streak home to reach her husband's bedside before he died. She gave up the role for the New York run. Their son, Will, is 13 years old.

ABlairican Pie · 08-09-2005, 10:05 AM

That's very sad about her condition. Christopher Reeve died two days after my mother.

TripperFan · 08-09-2005, 10:14 AM

Oh my God - that's so horrible. Why does this happen to certain people/families. What more could they go through? And this announced the a couple of days after Peter Jennings dies from it and we hear the horrible prognosis.

My prayers for Dana and her family.

Brian Damage · 08-09-2005, 10:51 AM

What horrible news this is. I feel so sorry for their son who has endured so much.

Miss Golden · 08-09-2005, 12:11 PM

She totally does not look like someone whom would have lung cancer. This is so sad for there kids and Dana Reeve.

theshark8777 · 08-09-2005, 12:57 PM

NEW YORK (AP) -- Dana Reeve, who spent nine years caring for her paralyzed husband, Christopher Reeve, until his death last year, announced Tuesday that she has lung cancer.

Reeve, 44, said she decided to disclose her illness following rumors about her health in the media.

"I have recently been diagnosed with lung cancer, and am currently undergoing treatment," Reeve said in a statement.

"I have an excellent team of physicians, and we are optimistic about my prognosis."

"Now, more than ever, I feel Chris with me as I face this challenge," she said.

"As always, I look to him as the ultimate example of defying the odds with strength, courage and hope in the face of life's adversities."
Star paralyzed in 1995

Reeve, who starred in the "Superman" films, was paralyzed in a horse-riding accident in 1995. He died October 10, 2004.

Dana Reeve, an actress, was a constant companion and supporter of her husband during his long ordeal and his work for a cure for spinal cord injuries.

The couple has a 13-year-old son.

She is chairwoman of the Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation, which funds research on paralysis.

To date, it has awarded $55 million in research grants and $7.5 million in quality of life grants.

Dean Winchester · 08-09-2005, 01:07 PM

hasn't the poor lady dealt with enough?

L&OFan4Eva · 08-09-2005, 01:18 PM

God this is just so unbelievable. Prayers to everyone in her family. This is a damn shame

*MIBabe03* · 08-09-2005, 01:20 PM

How awful.

Dean Winchester · 08-09-2005, 01:49 PM

it's pretty sad because now Dana's at a point in her life where she can start living again without the pain of her husband seering at her, and as soon as she can, she gets dragged back into a nightmare

MissZero · 08-09-2005, 02:19 PM

damn

i hope she recovers

rusyd · 08-09-2005, 07:32 PM

I heard about that on the news. My prayers will be with her and her family.

Lee · 08-09-2005, 10:12 PM

Sad.

TheGreatPretender · 08-09-2005, 10:17 PM

That's horrible. My prayers go out to her. She seems to have a wonderful attitude about facing and beating this and more power to her.

Karen* · 08-10-2005, 02:11 AM

Aw man.

08-09-2005, 10:01 AM	#1
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Christopher Reeve's Wife Has Lung Cancer Christopher Reeve's Wife Has Lung Cancer (AP) Dana Reeve attends the American Cancer Society Mother of the Year Awards in New York in this Feb....Full Image NEW YORK (AP) - Dana Reeve, who spent nine years caring for her paralyzed husband, Christopher Reeve, until his death last year, announced Tuesday that she has lung cancer. Reeve, 44, said she decided to disclose her illness following rumors about her health in the media. "I have recently been diagnosed with lung cancer, and am currently undergoing treatment," Reeve said in a statement. "I have an excellent team of physicians, and we are optimistic about my prognosis." "Now, more than ever, I feel Chris with me as I face this challenge," Reeve said. "As always, I look to him as the ultimate example of defying the odds with strength, courage and hope in the face of life's adversities." Christopher Reeve, the onetime Hollywood "Superman" turned activist for spinal cord research after a horse-riding accident, died Oct. 10, 2004. Dana Reeve, an actress, was a constant companion and supporter of her husband during his long ordeal and his work for a cure for spinal cord injuries. She is chairwoman of the Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation, which funds research on paralysis and works to improve the life of the disabled. To date, it has awarded $55 million in research grants and $7.5 million in quality of life grants. She was performing in the Broadway-bound play "Brooklyn Boy" in California when she had to streak home to reach her husband's bedside before he died. She gave up the role for the New York run. Their son, Will, is 13 years old.

08-09-2005, 10:05 AM	#2
ABlairican Pie Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 12, 2001 Location: Living where cats reign more Supreme than a pizza. Posts: 31,620	That's very sad about her condition. Christopher Reeve died two days after my mother.
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08-09-2005, 10:14 AM	#3
TripperFan In God's Arms Now Forum Star Join Date: Sep 14, 2003 Location: Heartbreak Ridge Posts: 12,086	Oh my God - that's so horrible. Why does this happen to certain people/families. What more could they go through? And this announced the a couple of days after Peter Jennings dies from it and we hear the horrible prognosis. My prayers for Dana and her family.
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08-09-2005, 12:57 PM	#6
theshark8777 Hats for Bats Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 23, 2001 Location: northeast Ohio. Posts: 5,315	Christopher Reeve's widow announces she has lung cancer NEW YORK (AP) -- Dana Reeve, who spent nine years caring for her paralyzed husband, Christopher Reeve, until his death last year, announced Tuesday that she has lung cancer. Reeve, 44, said she decided to disclose her illness following rumors about her health in the media. "I have recently been diagnosed with lung cancer, and am currently undergoing treatment," Reeve said in a statement. "I have an excellent team of physicians, and we are optimistic about my prognosis." "Now, more than ever, I feel Chris with me as I face this challenge," she said. "As always, I look to him as the ultimate example of defying the odds with strength, courage and hope in the face of life's adversities." Star paralyzed in 1995 Reeve, who starred in the "Superman" films, was paralyzed in a horse-riding accident in 1995. He died October 10, 2004. Dana Reeve, an actress, was a constant companion and supporter of her husband during his long ordeal and his work for a cure for spinal cord injuries. The couple has a 13-year-old son. She is chairwoman of the Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation, which funds research on paralysis. To date, it has awarded $55 million in research grants and $7.5 million in quality of life grants.
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08-09-2005, 01:20 PM	#9
MIBabe03 Loving Swingtown! Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 28, 2002 Location: TX Posts: 4,646	How awful.
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08-09-2005, 10:51 AM	#4
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	What horrible news this is. I feel so sorry for their son who has endured so much.

08-09-2005, 12:11 PM	#5
Miss Golden Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Posts: 1,231	She totally does not look like someone whom would have lung cancer. This is so sad for there kids and Dana Reeve.

08-09-2005, 01:07 PM	#7
Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	hasn't the poor lady dealt with enough?

08-09-2005, 01:18 PM	#8
L&OFan4Eva Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 02, 2005 Posts: 477	God this is just so unbelievable. Prayers to everyone in her family. This is a damn shame

08-09-2005, 01:49 PM	#10
Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	it's pretty sad because now Dana's at a point in her life where she can start living again without the pain of her husband seering at her, and as soon as she can, she gets dragged back into a nightmare

08-09-2005, 02:19 PM	#11
MissZero serve it up baby Senior Member Join Date: Sep 12, 2004 Location: Pa (Blah) Posts: 1,901	damn i hope she recovers
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08-09-2005, 07:32 PM	#12
rusyd Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Mar 30, 2004 Posts: 13,505	I heard about that on the news. My prayers will be with her and her family.

08-09-2005, 10:12 PM	#13
Lee veteran member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: May 23, 2001 Location: Pulaski, Tennessee Posts: 4,766	Sad.

08-09-2005, 10:17 PM	#14
TheGreatPretender just because Forum Veteran Join Date: May 22, 2004 Location: Trying to think of a creative, witty location. Posts: 7,628	That's horrible. My prayers go out to her. She seems to have a wonderful attitude about facing and beating this and more power to her.
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