One of my best friend who, just past away a month ago from cancer. I was by his side for almost a year, helping him the battle. The sad part of cancer is when a person first finds out that he has cancer, everyone jump into to help. It does not happen. As time progresses through the treatments, most of the friends tend to go away and can not be bother. Then most of them come back to see and be part of the process when this person is on their death bed. I was going to group therapy with my friends, and they say this happens all the time. This is sad.

So, if you know someone that has cancer, help them and be with them as much as you can and help. Every little bit helps.

Best Wishes to those who are dealing with Cancer or have gone through it. I believe and understand your pain.

Thanks for sharing, Victor. God Bless

Has anyone not had a brush with cancer is more like it.  Wicked bad stuff for sure and seemingly unstoppable if not caught early.  Do your screenings people. 

It was a great show last night. I just read a great book called Toxic Relief by Dr. Don Colbert.  I highly encourage anyone concerned about cancer to read this book.  There are lots of things that we do to the earth and our body that poison it.  There are things we can do to correct it too. 

Hey, Rebecca. You said it, Do your screening. Thanks, Jim

I agree Michelle. There are things that we can so ourselves to prevent it as well. All my best, Jim

I was impressed that all the networks got behind this important stand -- the show prompted my significant other to make a donation she would not otherwise

Good for you guys.   We were out and missed it.  I have had so many loved ones have cancer and survive and few that have not, including myself.  I had 3 friend in the last two years have lung cancer, lost one, and they didn't smoke.  Interesting that we are brainwashed into thinking that you have to smoke in order to get lung cancer.  My 3 very best friends all went through different treatments from breast cancer.  I had Thyroid, not too serious - just radiation treatment and surgery- but others really have a time.  Thank God we live in a time where we have early detection to at least have a fighting chance.   Good for you for bringing this to everyone's attention.

Thanks for your comments on my blog earlier in the day. We missed the show last night, as we were glued to the Weather Channel and WeatherUnderground on our computers. I am a cancer survivor, as of July 31st 2008, I am ten years out from Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma, Stage 4. My doctor at Duke, Jon Gockerman told me when I was diagnosed, the words that every cancer patient wants to hear - we can cure you. Every cancer patient should hear those words, not just a fortunate few. Thanks for bringing this to the attention of our ActiveRain community.

We will be down in Charleston next week for a concert. Kathy has family in the city. We love a drink a the Market Pavilion rooftop bar and dinner at Fulton Five. You are SO lucky to have so many great places to eat and fantastic things to do. Y'all stay in touch.

Hey Thanks for caring. A lot of my family including mom, dad, several of my aunts, sister-n-law.... have been affected.