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Living with Cancer This is the story of three cancer patients: David Tarrow, Kellye Holmes and Patricia Carter. They have nothing in common except they are all married with children and they all have cancer. A new documentary by Louisiana Public Broadcasting, Living with Cancer, looks at how these patients lived and, in one case, died with cancer. More than 15 million new cases of cancer have been diagnosed in the United States since 1990. The American Cancer Society estimates that 21,700 people in Louisiana will be diagnosed with cancer this year. That’s five out of every 1,000 Louisiana residents. Breast cancer and lung cancer are the most common forms in the state.
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This
program is not only about the effects of cancer, it’s also about
three remarkable people with wonderful friends and families. All of
the people have had some sad and disappointing experiences. But, for
every sad moment, I think there are two or three inspirational experiences.
You can’t help but be touched by the courage of each of the patients
and the support of the people around them. Doctors also share the emotions
they endure while experiencing the ups and downs of positive and negative
test results."—Dorothy Kendrick, 
Our
hope is that an inside glimpse at a cancer patient’s trials and
tribulations will help you to support family and friends as your lives
are woven together. We also hope that you will help the occasional stranger
with cancer whose path you cross. A cancer patient’s perspective
on life’s priorities can be enriching for all of us. We hope that
the joys and sadness shared by these brave people will enrich everyone
who sees the program."—Dr. Gerald Miletello, Oncologist
Living
well with cancer can be done! I should know, I’m a survivor! Everybody
has been touched by cancer either directly or indirectly. I hope you’ll
be watching."—Susan Hidalgo-Smith, Cancer Survivor |
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program • the
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