[srmorton]

I agree. I am not surprised that she would want him to continue with the campaign, but IMO he should put his wife and children first at this difficult time. My mother was a longterm breast cancer survivor until they found a "hot spot" on one of her ribs. Five years later, she was dead.

Breast metastasis into the bone is incurable - except by divine healing. John Edwards is a relatively young man and has plenty of time to run for POTUS later. I'm sure that he has convinced himself that continuing his campaign is
what Elizabeth really wants because to continue is what HE really wants.

[panaxanax]

I predict that this little worm of a man will withdraw from the campaign within two weeks due to public opinion. This will, as you say, allow him to run for POTUS at a later date, thus enlisting the pity factor of how he withdrew for his wife's sake and is now back to lead the country. Stage IV diagnosis is grim, at best. He should spend the next 2 years having fun with her and his children.

Prayers for Mrs. Edwards and her children.

[Doe Eyes]

From Bonetumor.org:

"The average survival after the diagnosis of a breast cancer metastasis to bone has dramatically improved to about 24 - 36 months."