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Former Texas Gov. Richards diagnosed with cancer
cnn ^
| March 8, 2006
Posted on 03/08/2006 2:19:35 PM PST by lunarbicep
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) -- Former Gov. Ann Richards said Wednesday she has cancer of the esophagus and will undergo treatment at the world-renowned M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.
Richards, 72, went in for tests Monday and got the diagnosis Tuesday, said spokesman Bill Maddox.
Maddox said the former governor is waiting to hear from M.D. Anderson how advanced the cancer is and what her chances are.
"She's facing this challenge," Maddox said.
Richards, a Democrat, was governor from 1991 to 1995, losing a re-election bid to George W. Bush. Since 2001, she has been an adviser at a public relations and lobbying firm.
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TOPICS: US: Texas
KEYWORDS: annrichards; cancer; notmyma; texas
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To: lunarbicep
Governor Richards should just lie back and enjoy it...
Seriously, hope Ma Richards treatment is successful. I also hope that she stays in New York and never sets foot in Texas again. On second thought, can't she move to Jersey?
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posted on
03/08/2006 2:21:01 PM PST
by
Clemenza
(Dick Cheney is a big middle finger to the "other directed" Sheeple. My kind of guy!)
To: lunarbicep
Prayer bump. Hang in there, Ann. I wouldn't vote for you, but hope you win this one.
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posted on
03/08/2006 2:22:32 PM PST
by
Richard Kimball
(I like to make everyone's day a little more surreal)
To: Clemenza
God Bless her and prayeres for her health from Texas.
To: Clemenza
I hope she gets through this. Whether you agree with her or not, she certainly is a character, and she's done good work the last few years raising awareness for osteoporosis.
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posted on
03/08/2006 2:24:04 PM PST
by
Bubbatuck
To: lunarbicep
You beat me to the post by 1 minute. Prayers for her and her family. Everything I have heard about this form of cancer makes me think she should begin putting her affairs in order and prepare for that day we will all have to face at some point.
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posted on
03/08/2006 2:24:05 PM PST
by
jecIIny
(You faithful, let us pray for the Catechumens! Lord Have Mercy)
To: lunarbicep
Hope she beats this. I wouldn't wish cancer on my worst enemy. Well, maybe Osama and those fruitcakes in Iran and N. Korea, but not anyone I personally know.
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posted on
03/08/2006 2:24:07 PM PST
by
SuziQ
To: Richard Kimball
Same here. I wish her a speedy recovery.
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posted on
03/08/2006 2:24:58 PM PST
by
generally
(Ask me about FReepers Folding@Home)
To: lunarbicep
Praying for her. I like her.
Dub
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posted on
03/08/2006 2:26:32 PM PST
by
Dubya
(Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father,but by me)
To: lunarbicep
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posted on
03/08/2006 2:26:33 PM PST
by
tallhappy
(Juntos Podemos!)
To: Bubbatuck
I had the pleasure of meeting Ma Richards having coffee at Barnes and Noble in Manhattan. She was very gracious.
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posted on
03/08/2006 2:27:28 PM PST
by
Clemenza
(Dick Cheney is a big middle finger to the "other directed" Sheeple. My kind of guy!)
To: lunarbicep
I wish her the best. She is a lousy Rat, but as a has-been, she's more entertaining than a threat.
Cancer is a lousy way to go.
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posted on
03/08/2006 2:27:34 PM PST
by
Dog Gone
To: Bubbatuck
She certainly is a character. I hope she pulls through okay.
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posted on
03/08/2006 2:29:03 PM PST
by
P-40
(http://www.590klbj.com/forum/index.php?referrerid=1854)
To: lunarbicep
Prayers up for Ms. Richards for a successful treatment.
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posted on
03/08/2006 2:30:32 PM PST
by
Theresawithanh
(Always remember that you're unique. Just like everyone else.)
To: lunarbicep
I still remember seeing Mother Richards on a local channel here in Houston during election coverage in 1992 (the year the Slickster won). She and the Dims at the rally were carrying forks, and their slogan (as mouthed by Ann) was "You kin stick a fowark in Gowarge Bush-he's dunn!"
Let's hope it's not "fork time" for Ann.
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posted on
03/08/2006 2:34:32 PM PST
by
Sans-Culotte
(Meadows Place, TX-"Tom DeLay Country")
To: Theresawithanh
read all the post above and ask yourself, would the statements be similar if this were DU and it were Bush who was diagnosed?
To: Richard Kimball
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posted on
03/08/2006 2:35:00 PM PST
by
SmithL
(Sarchasm: The gulf between the author of sarcastic wit and the person who doesn't get it.)
To: lunarbicep
Just given her appearance--she's looked like she's been put through a wringer for years--this isn't a shocking piece of news. I wish her the very best in beating this.
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posted on
03/08/2006 2:35:24 PM PST
by
Clara Lou
(A conservative is a liberal who has been mugged by reality. --I. Kristol)
To: Theresawithanh
This is an especially ugly cancer. I have a good friend struggling with it now. I wish her well.
To: Bubbatuck
She's also worked as a shill for the tobacco industry in recent years.
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posted on
03/08/2006 2:42:40 PM PST
by
weegee
("Republicans believe every day is the Fourth of July, but Democrats believe every day is April 15.")
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