http://allday.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/23/99211.aspxThis morning the bulk of our 7:00 half hour was spent tackling the topic of Elizabeth and John Edwards' announcement yesterday about her cancer diagnosis.  The breast cancer she fought three years ago has metastasized and spread to her ribs. en-USCommunityServer 2.0 (Build: 60608.1)http://allday.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/23/99211.aspx#99267Fri, 23 Mar 2007 13:09:29 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:99267Rebecca Hively, New Waterford, OhioI imagine since she will only get this one chance to help her husband run again, she will feel compelled to make the choice of letting her cancer just be a part of her life, not consume it.http://allday.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/23/99211.aspx#99280Fri, 23 Mar 2007 13:26:55 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:99280Judy Sokol, Lawrenceville, GeorgiaI have heard nothing but negative things on the radio for the last day and a half.  Many people were saying "he has lost my vote" he should stay at home and be with his wife.  She is not dying...yet, what are they supposed to do, stay in the house and close the drapes.  Her life is not over, she may be lucky enough to have many years with the man she loves and her children.  Now is not the time to shut down, she has a war to fight and being involved in the lives of the people she loves is a great battle ground. Thanks for listening.http://allday.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/23/99211.aspx#99378Fri, 23 Mar 2007 14:41:39 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:99378RoseThis is really sad news. But at least Elizabeth Edwards is still fighting for survival. I wish her luck.http://allday.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/23/99211.aspx#99406Fri, 23 Mar 2007 15:23:19 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:99406Bob Johnston, Wallingford PAI taught music in the public schools for many years. Today I was filled with great joy on the story of "Spinx?" developing the love of classical music for both black and hispanic students.I feel the Today show is an educational program that is not doing enough for classical music. Sometimes the pop is of the very poorest quality. Give me more stories about classical music and more classical music. If you educate more will enjoy listening and performing it.http://allday.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/23/99211.aspx#99434Fri, 23 Mar 2007 15:38:34 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:99434Sharon Beebe, Lubbock, TXI lost my best friend to cancer. She had the surgery, chemo, radiation and eventually a bone marrow transplant. Her life was consumed with hospitals, physicians, treatments, pain and suffering. And....it bought her probably an extra two years....enough time to see her daughter married. Not having suffered personally as my friend did but watching it evolve, I would hope that focusing on something other than yourself would give what life you have left more meaning. They are right...they can't afford to cower in a corner. They need to live life to the fullest and doing what matters most to them right now...today is all we have. This breaks my heart because of what I have seen but I admire them so much and wish only the best for this family. They are people we should emulate.http://allday.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/23/99211.aspx#99458Fri, 23 Mar 2007 15:54:24 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:99458Charles Roberts, Calgary, CanadaI sincerely hope that Elizabeth can beat the odds. However, It seems profoundly inappropriate to continue a campaign knowing that she realistically has 1-5 years left. If it was me I would set aside my ambitions and take my wife to visit the pyramids... watch the sunset on the Cook Islands with my children.... Sit and pray in St Vitus cathedral in Prague... I would do meaningful things. Instead she is going to spend her last months as just another politician's wife. http://allday.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/23/99211.aspx#99466Fri, 23 Mar 2007 16:01:03 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:99466K.C. LouisianaWhat a fighter. I hope everything goes well with her and the family as they will be traveling all over for this campaign. God Bless the family and hope for the best in this campaign. http://allday.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/23/99211.aspx#99510Fri, 23 Mar 2007 16:21:29 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:99510L. Steele, Fort Lauderdale, Fl.I am afraid that she will be compelled to "fight the good fight" by oncologists that have to get paid instead to seek to be as comfortable as possible. Instead of making her days a living hell with all of the chemo that they are going to subject her to. This is the only country in the world were we fight the inevitable til the end. It is possible to manage the pain with drugs, chemo does not help with pain and enjoy each and every day that she is meant to be here. http://allday.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/23/99211.aspx#99520Fri, 23 Mar 2007 16:25:34 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:99520Randall ToppingI would like to see Mrs. Edwards look at alternative medicine. Conventional treatment for most all cancer is through means of invasive eradication, usually through radiation or chemical therapy. There are however, scores of success stories about individuals that have extended their life and quality of life by natural alternative means. Many have had complete reversal of what was determine to be non treatable cancer by the conventional medical community. Many of the alternative treatments can also be used along with convention means without interference. Maybe someone who knows how to get in touch with her, could give her the encouragement to pursue this type of treatment. In additional to all I have said, I would like to encourage those that pray, to ask the Lord Jesus Christ to intervene in her illness. Prayer is a powerful tool and the Lord can do far greater things than anyone else can do.http://allday.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/23/99211.aspx#99529Fri, 23 Mar 2007 16:31:19 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:99529s. sandersThis is a decision for John and Elizabeth Edwards. It is possible that being busy and focused on a campaign rather than on one's health can prove itself a distraction. One cancer patient I know said she preferred to work rather than have too much time to dwell on her disease. A number of presidents have had very hard things happen while in office. Abraham Lincoln lost a son and so did John Kennedy. I believe that Edwards is the kind of man who will soldier on and do his job despite his personal misfortunes. Edwards has been and remains my first choice in the field. His unequivocal stances on the issues have impressed me. He will make a fine president if elected. I wish Elizabeth didn't have to go through this! http://allday.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/23/99211.aspx#99532Fri, 23 Mar 2007 16:34:34 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:99532Shirl Bradford, Virginia Beach, Va.I am very sorry to hear that Ms. Edwards has to go through this again, but she has everything that she needs to survive, a loving husband, children, family and friends and the most important thing of all God. I am a cancer survivor and I know what she is going through. I am on my third bout with cancer and I know the Ms. Edwards and I and others in our situation cannot give up no matter what. My prayers are with you and your family Ms. Edwards, God bless and you are going to be fine, because strength comes in numbers.http://allday.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/23/99211.aspx#99538Fri, 23 Mar 2007 16:37:43 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:99538Teresa Roberts jacksonville FloridaI would fight just like I'm sure Mrs Edwards wants to. The will to live is strong. But, to maintain a presidential race to me is not proactive. They have children. With one parent ill, the kids will need him. Not our nation. Anyone with this type of cancer knows the odds. Prepare the worst and hope for the best. Maybe she will beat this. There is hope. Plus there are cures for diseases all the time. http://allday.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/23/99211.aspx#99549Fri, 23 Mar 2007 16:43:35 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:99549Kevin Tye, Queen Creek, ArizonaAll of my best wishes go out to the Edward's family. The fact that they have decided to stay on the campaign trail is admirable, and most likely theraputic. My question is, what happens if Elizabeth becomes "sickly," in which she mentioned she wasn't in Thursday's press conference? John made it clear that if she was suffering, he would be by her side. Their love for one another has been well documented. So, what happens if John is elected President, Elizabeth becomes "sickly," and eventually dies? Is this something we want our President to be going through while in office, and how would that affect our country? On a side note, I have the same concerns about John McCain regarding his own health. http://allday.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/23/99211.aspx#99575Fri, 23 Mar 2007 16:57:08 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:99575Sandy Pharo, Carrollton, TXGod has and continues to use John and Elizabeth for great purposes. I look forward to even more inspiration and genuine examples for "the right way of life" which will surely bring blessings to us all. They have a natural talent for spreading "humbleness" and I am thankful they are touching my life.http://allday.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/23/99211.aspx#99578Fri, 23 Mar 2007 16:57:20 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:99578Barbara Brooks, Baltimore, MDI, too, am a breast cancer survivor. Diagnosed in December 2000, lumpectomy on 12/15/00, chemo and radiation in early 2001. Cancer was in remission for five years; it came back in 2005 in my lungs. Went back on chemotherapy in January 2006, off and on thru-out 2006. How am I doing? Physically, pretty good. Mentally, had it not been for my faith in God, to maintain my optimistic attitude, I probably would not have made it through it all. FAITH in God is everything to me, and I'm a living witness. http://allday.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/23/99211.aspx#99986Fri, 23 Mar 2007 21:32:06 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:99986David MoewesI'm disappointed in Edwards' decision to continue his campaign. I'm sure that Elizabeth wants him to continue his quest for the presidency, but dealing with stage IV cancer will require his undivided attention in order to provide the best possible care for his wife. My wife was diagnosed with stage III ovarian cancer in 1994 and while we had many good days, as the cancer progressed the time commitment for dealing with the disease increased very rapidly. It was very difficult for me to continue working even though I had a job in which I had considerable flexibility. His first priority should be to take care of her as she faces what will undoubtedly be the most significant struggle of her life.http://allday.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/23/99211.aspx#99994Fri, 23 Mar 2007 21:38:16 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:99994Ed Dertinger, Ronkonkoma, New YorkI firmly believe that Mrs. Edwards is making a good choice in continuing on with her life, including supporting her husband in his bid for the presidency. My wife was diagnosed with Stage III breast cancer in January 1997 and went through courses of chemotherapy as well as several other drugs. About 4 years after she was diagnosed the cancer spread to the bone as well. One of the first things her employer asked her when she was first diagnosed was how could he help. Her answer - just let me continue to work at the job I love (Preschool Director). My wife passed away in January 2007 having lived with the disease for ten full years. I can tell you that over that ten year period she missed almost no work and lived a very full life with her family. She was always there to support me in anything I chose to do as well and I really believe that her upbeat attitude about her disease helped her to survive and live well for as long as she did. I wish Mrs. Edwards the very best of luck for her future.http://allday.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/23/99211.aspx#100016Fri, 23 Mar 2007 21:54:45 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:100016Jovana You go girl. What a brave and optimistic lady. Keep that positive attitude. All my best wishes and prayers are with you. I too am a cancer survivor that was found accidently and it saved my life. http://allday.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/23/99211.aspx#100028Fri, 23 Mar 2007 22:05:38 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:100028Gwen and SarahElizabeth, you are in our prayers. You inspire us and give us courage. What a good example you show to the world. Keep going onward! Also please return John's hug.http://allday.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/23/99211.aspx#100083Fri, 23 Mar 2007 23:03:25 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:100083L.A.Taylor, Stone Mountain, GeorgiaWith all of our blessings to a couple who has shown great strength through such a tribulating time....Go forth with what is in Your hearts! I do believe that the choice to continue has been a united one that is only between the Edward's family and GOD. Maintain your great attitude, love and most of all respect for one another and the children. No matter what....YOU have the greatest of all....LOVE.http://allday.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/23/99211.aspx#100164Sat, 24 Mar 2007 00:52:01 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:100164Flora Stern, Seaford, New YorkOur prayers for healing are with Elizabeth Edwards and her family. May God bless them for their optimism and decision and will to carry on with the campaign. http://allday.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/23/99211.aspx#100170Sat, 24 Mar 2007 01:10:56 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:100170Jackie ThiesseI too am a breast cancer survivor. I can't believe the simularites we have. I lost my son in a farm accident when he was 4 1/2. I was diagnosed with breast cancer Feb 2002 and last year it came back in my spine. So like you I had a biosopy and was told that my breat canacer spread to my bones. I had a compression fracture and they replaced my L4 and did a 2 level fusion. I then had radiation and now I'm doing some chemo. I know that this is not curable, but treatable. I believe a positive attitude is a very big part of getting through this journey along with my Faith in God. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Elizabeth & John you are an inspiration to us. We will survive.