I admit that my first reaction when hearing that Elizabeth Edwards' cancer had returned (aside from deep sadness for her and her family) and that her husband was nonetheless, going to continue with his campaign, was surprise. I found it difficult to see how the campaign could move forward with this new situation, but now, a few days later--and after reading reports of her prognosis, among other things, I have great admiration for their decision.

As a breast cancer survivor myself, it's difficult to look at Elizabeth Edwards and not wish her well--but there is more. I hope that her public stature brings attention to the need for how cancer patients are treated in our society, and especially regarding the precarious nature of health coverage and health insurance for those of us with a history of cancer.

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