I agree. In observing people with cancer who undergo conventional medical treatment, very few are able to continue their normal lives uninterrupted, let alone take on something all-consuming like a presidential campaign. It's great they are optimistic and want to embrace life, and I commend them for that, but I think they'd give her a better chance of survival if they would concentrate on her recovery and their family during this time. But these kinds of decisions are personal ones, and I wish them all the best. But I absolutely don't want John Edwards as my president! I hate to see them go through all this, risking her health, when he's not going to end up president anyway.
My wife is a cancer survivor, so I have had some experience. I would not at all be surprised if he drops out in a week or so. Anger first, then denial; reality will come soon. As you, I don't want Edwards for President and don't think he can win, but I can certainly empathize with their plight.
Absolutely! It needs to be about the person fighting this battle. They don't need stress or extra put on them at this time.