MEATHEAD
Posted on 03/07/2006 5:26:51 AM PST by JRochelle
She died of lung cancer. Haven't found any links yet. Heard it on WLSAM Chicago.
The woman was 45 healthy and did not smoke and died from Lung Cancer, and that in itself is a tragedy that we know so little about the disease..She was special to her family and friends and was in the news constantly with her husband...
Dana appeared very healthy to me!
Lung cancer is usually fatal. Not many people survive it. My husband died of lung cancer, and it's a very painful way to die. He was, a heavy smoker. She was a non smoker.
Just to play devil's advocate: She wasn't healthy, she had lung cancer. Doctors don't say you're healthy if you have cancer. That aside, even were she healthy, healthy people die all the time, healthy people who are dear/special to someone. HEck, most folks executed are healthy and dear to someone. Her death is sad, yes, but hardly the big deal it is being made out to be.
Thank you for your kind words.
I am so impressed with her dedication to marriage in general and her own marriage specifically.
She spent almost ten years taking care of Christopher after his riding accident in 1995, and kept their family's spirits high the entire time. I never heard her utter a negative word about the situation, she was continually positive, supportive, and determined.
This is quite a rare trait in today's liberal approach to any commitment, especially marriage: At the first sign of trouble or discomfort, you are supposed to get a lawyer, take as many assets out of the marriage as you can, and bolt for the door, shirking your responsibilities that you vowed to uphold.
Are you referring to my comments on logic as well as the 2nd-hand smoke material from the Mayo Clinic website?
If you believe this material is wrong, why don't you refute it?
>>>Google "virus cancer". Breast, prostate, cervical cancers and many others are being linked to viruses.>>>
Thanks! I have read that some cervical cancers are linked to a STD, but didn't know it went beyond that. So if we can find a 'cure' for viruses, the cancer cure may not be far behind.
>>>(Since 2002-02-27)
You haven't been here long enough to make deliberately flamebaiting posts, troll.>>>
That's a joke, right?
Its really all relative, barj.This isn't actually all that many posts for a thread.
I'm not condemning anyone. I'm just telling the truth. God's Word concerning salvation is plain enough for anyone to read and understand. How diffucult is it to interpret plain statements like, 'There is none who does good, no, not even one?' (Romans 3:10). Likewise, 'No one comes to the Father except through Me' (John 14:6).
The Bible lays it out - heaven and hell are the only two final destinations to choose from. Those who identify themselves with Jesus Christ receive salvation of their souls, and thus permanently change their eternal destination to heaven. Those who reject Him remain as they always were - lost, and living a life that is moving inexorably toward eternal damnation.
Stating these basic facts and looking at the indicators of a person's life is not condemning them, it is simply reality.
How sad! Neat Lady Poor young orphan, Will Reeve.
God Bless and comfort the family!
First their Dad, now their Mom, those poor children. May God watch over them.
Of course.
It's possible that Dana had Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, which is fairly common (and runs in my family).
Basically it makes the lungs less capable of protecting and repairing damage.
And makes the person more susceptible to lung cancer.
It is genetic, but isn't a part of standard testing, so it's not uncommon for adults to go undiagnosed until they experience a significant issue. My daughter has it, but neither my wife nor I have ever been tested/diagnosed. One of us must have it.
Having Alpha-1 and being a smoker radically increases risks of lung damage, as would living with a smoker or working in a very smokey environment.
Personally, I don't think condemnation is within the power of human beings.
Giving us the fast food version upon the death of someone puts an ugly face on Christianity. You do come off as condemning someone, regardless of your protestations. It's cruel, especially to the loved ones left behind.
I am beyond sad...
Maybe, stem cells could have helped her.
I hope more research can be done.
GOD rest her soul.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.