Jimmy Carter has cancer

[octoberlib]

BREAKING: Former President Jimmy Carter reveals he has been diagnosed with cancer

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[Beaverhausen]

1. oh no. that's not good

[redstateblues]

84. Jimmy Carter is a great man. He was my first bumper sticker when he ran

For President. I had the good fortune to live in GA when he was Governor.

[Elmer S. E. Dump]

95. My first vote

[hifiguy]

102. My first presidential election, too.

He got my vote, and enthusiastically. Even stuffed literature in doorhandles for him.

[uppityperson]

118. Doing you get tirec of doing this? All those posts go poof, all that work down the drain.

Why?

[stevenleser]

2. :-(

[MBS]

43. . . . .. n /t

[MADem]

3. OH NO--I love Jimmy Carter. I want him around. Hoping for a miracle. nt

[Hortensis]

52. Yes.

[Betty Karlson]

121. My great-grandfather was diagnosed with cancer at age 92 - and lived another five years

without even receiving treatment (he refused - he wanted to be reunited with his late wife; they had been married for 72 years). Cancers do not grow very quickly at high ages, which is a blessing of sorts.

[MADem]

122. I wonder if he got it from his USN days.

Standing too close to the reactor, or something. Those things weren't always as well shielded as they might have been. Better than the Russians...but still.

If that was the case, his departure from the USN (he really didn't want to leave--he probably would have made Admiral lickity-split, he was a good officer) to run the peanut farm might have spared him to take his place in our nation's history.

[kpete]

4. please be

OK.

[haikugal]

5. Very sorry to hear this.... nt

[MuseRider]

6. Oh no.

So sad to see this.

Hopefully there will be good news later.

A good man. A very good man.

[lame54]

7. NOOOOOO! - he is doing such great work

[cwydro]

8. Oh crap.

He's 90, but still. My mom is 89, and this would shake me to my soul.

Damn, just damn.

[DFW]

9. History has given Carter a bum rap

And it had given his successor an undeserved free ride.

[cwydro]

16. One of our best presidents

in my opinion.

[kooth]

130. One of Our Best ...

Right on!

[octoberlib]

21. Couldn't agree more

[hifiguy]

30. He was a prophet without honor as President.

I recently rewatched the so-called "malaise" speech (its an extra feature on the DVD of "Capitalism, A Love Story&quot . It was a great, thoughtful, brilliant speech.

Why didn't we LISTEN TO HIM?

[MBS]

46. yes, a prophet without honor who spoke the plain truth.

But our country was not in the mood to listen, not in the mood for truth. They wanted "Morning in America", "Don't worry, be happy". And we're now paying the price for our lack of maturity.

A good, thoughtful and intelligent man, Jimmy Carter. I'm hoping for a miracle,too.

[MBS]

71. here's a link to the full speech on youtube:

[avaistheone1]

129. Amen.

[yeoman6987]

66. His successor is dead. President carter is still here

I would put life above death any day.

Payers for a quick recovery. Many have beat cancer.

[Brainstormy]

76. True, but

history will also redeem him. I believe it already is.

[zeemike]

88. He was one of the most humanistic presidents we ever had.

And for that alone he was one of the greatest.

[tavalon]

135. Truth

[napi21]

10. ASwe, I'm so so sorry. God bless you Jimmy.

I know we all have to die someday, and at 90 year old, Jimmy would be nearing that time. I'm just sad he will have to succumb to such a painful disease.

[cwydro]

19. Don't write him off yet!

[Bluzmann57]

11. That's awful.

Just goes to show you that cancer can strike anyone at any time. Here's hoping for a full recovery for President Carter. The world is a better place with him in it.

[MerryBlooms]

12. Terrible news

[elleng]

13. Was afraid of this.

I hope he's comfortable.

[MBS]

47. yeah, me too. n/t

[dsc]

14. Have to say I have been worried about his health

ever since he cut an African trip short for health reasons and no explanation was forthcoming. I did feel a bit better when he was making public appearances but I still never heard any explanation for that trip being cut short. I really wished my feeling back then was wrong.

[elfin]

15. oh dear. As I recAll, pancreatic cancer runs in his family.

Such a shame.

[glinda]

54. Liver C isn't it? That is pretty bad.

[TheMightyFavog]

58. Statement form Carter is not good.

https://www.facebook.com/nbcnightlynews/photos/a.225395138688.164842.114288853688/10153602840193689/?type=1&fref=nf

It's spread to other parts of his body.

[hifiguy]

64. That is very bad, especially for a 90-year old.

Go sir, if indeed you must soon leave us, gently into that good night. We will miss you terribly.

[glinda]

116. Yes. One of my uncles died from that. I agree with you hifiguy......

[Paka]

120. That is the really bad part of the statement.

Once it has spread it is much harder to treat.

A great man who will go down in history as a fine President. He did indeed get a bum rap.

[TexasMommaWithAHat]

125. BBC reported that it is pancreatic cancer.

I don't he has long if that is the case.

[tavalon]

136. However, they discussed his liver

which generally means that if that is the primary cancer, bone and brain will be the mets sites. This is not better but maybe less painful. If he can't get a cure, I want him to go gently. He definitely deserves that kindness. He's saved so many human beings in his life - in a fair world, he should get an easy out if that's the way it needs to be.

Damn it.

[Triana]

17. Oh no. He's so active, I hope that fact helps . . .

. . . his body deal with this.

Jimmy Carter is a jewel of a man. Wishing him the very best.

[City Lights]

18. Oh no!

[MoonRiver]

20. Oh no!

[Tommy_Carcetti]

22. Terrible news. Thoughts and prayers to a remarkable human being and president. nt

[stage left]

23. I'm so sad to hear this.

Jimmy Carter is one of the best men we've ever had in the White House. And just a good man period. I hope he responds well to treatment.

[fadedrose]

24. Jimmy, this is no time to leave us

We need you still...

[tavalon]

137. We will always need such men

Sadly, the time comes for all of us. If this is his time, I wish him a speedy and kind trip to whatever is next.

[freshwest]

25. :(

[hifiguy]

26. Very sad.

Heartbreaking, in fact.

Best vibes and wishes, President Carter, and to Rosalynn and your kids and grandkids, too.

[Warpy]

27. Very sad

Given his age, I hope he's got a doctor who's smart enough to discuss palliative care with him. With palliative care, he'd have more good time.

But no, this doesn't sound good at all.

[artislife]

51. My wish is for a peaceful time, too nt

[TygrBright]

62. I'm with you, Warpy... the 'secret weapon' of age would be on his side in that case.

Because the body naturally slows down a great many processes as it ages, many forms of cancer grow more slowly in elderly individuals. In such a case, good palliative care, by adding to comfort and resilience, can prolong life more effectively than aggressive, system-disrupting treatments.

Holding Mr. Carter and his family in the Light, and hoping for the best possible journey for them from here.

sadly,
Bright

[LuvNewcastle]

124. That worked for my great-grandmother.

She was diagnosed with leukemia when she was 89 and lived 5 or 6 more years. She had her mind as well, and she had a sharp one. She refused to have any cancer treatments after she was diagnosed.

[WinkyDink]

128. A former President? I think he will get top-notch care, don't you?

[Warpy]

132. Palliative care IS top notch care

Unfortunately, too many oncologists see themselves as knights on white stallions, leading the charge against the demon cancer. They lose sight of their patients completely.

With some cancers, people live longer on palliative care than with aggressive treatment. I think that would be likely in Carter's case.

[tavalon]

138. He's an former President

He has the best and brightest and yes, they will do what they can and if palliative is the right path, he will get the best of that. This is one area in which I'm glad a person is at the top of the heap.

[pacalo]

28. Oh no.

I hope he gets the best of care. He's a treasure.

[Dont call me Shirley]

29. Healing energy sending his way. Bless you, President Jimmy Carter.

[Hekate]

31. Such a good man

[lpbk2713]

32. I wish you the strength and endurance to overcome this Mr President.

[BuelahWitch]

33. God DAMN Cancer!

I know he will get the best care money can buy, but it can't be easy for a 90 year old.

[sarge43]

34. You're in our thoughts and prayers, Mr President

Be well.

[daleanime]

35. ......

[onecaliberal]

36. Noooooooo

Such an outstanding man. Positive healing thoughts his way.

[passiveporcupine]

37. No matter when he dies

He will have died "too young". The world needs more people like this.

Live what life you have left to the fullest, Jimmy, and may it be a long time yet to come.

[DawgHouse]

38. I wish him the best.

Such a nice man.

[spanone]

39. dammit.

[regnaD kciN]

40. Prayers for healing…

[MissDeeds]

41. This breaks my heart

Jimmy Carter is one of the finest men to ever hold the office of president. I hope his faith and our love help sustain him in the days to come.

Godspeed, President Carter.

[restorefreedom]

42. damn. but emory is a good place.

healing vibes to a great person.

[BeanMusical]

44. What a terrible news!

[dtotire]

45. Jimmy Carter has cancer

Very sorry to hear thay

[Historic NY]

48. Jimmy Carter the President the country tossed aside....

became the most productive ex-President we've ever had.

[Boomerproud]

65. Yes, no one deserves a national apology more than Jimmy Carter.

Healing light to you Sir. Please stay strong.

[tavalon]

139. That is very true

He's one of the better humans to have walked this earth.

[artislife]

49. He has been an honorable man

My thoughts are with him and his loved ones.

[Hoyt]

50. Just darn. Cancer is a war we need to fight. Hoping . . . .

[elias49]

53. Very sad. Won't be easy at 90 years old.

He's a good man.
Best wishes to him and his family!

[mcar]

55. Warm wishes to President Carter

[LoisB]

56. We need you President Carter.

[L0oniX]

57. Anyone want to take back the bad things you've said about Jimmy yet?

Best POTUS we've had in 4 decades and morally incorruptible.

[mmonk]

59. Damn.

[catrose]

60. Blessings, Jimmy

You're in my prayers. Thank you for all your service, to the country, to the world.

[Spazito]

61. Very bad news...

I have the greatest respect for Former President Carter, he always walks the talk.

Thinking positive thoughts for him.

[irisblue]

63. Damn

get well soon Mr. President

[Catherine Vincent]

67. Praying for him...

[treestar]

68. Very sad to hear

[Koinos]

69. One of Our Best Presidents

Moral. Principled. Humane. Underappreciated.

A very good person.

[malaise]

70. Decent and open

I love Jimmy Carter - he will be vindicated

[silverweb]

72. ...

[font color="navy" face="Verdana"]Our thoughts and good wishes are with you, Mr. President.

[Botany]

73. You would have to look long and hard to find a better man

[tavalon]

140. I'm not a southern baptist anymore (and neither is he),

but I have fond memories of Guideposts. They were generally feel good tracts.

[susanr516]

74. My heart breaks

I am agnostic, but I think he is one of the finest examples of a true Christian I've ever seen.

[MannyGoldstein]

75. No words suffice.

He's done so much, and so much good.

[TNNurse]

77. I cannot think of a word that describes the amount of respect

I have for this man. I was born and raised in Georgia. Jimmy Carter makes me proud to say that. There are some family members and a few others who keep me from despair over my home state. He may be at the top of that list.

Be well sir, you have the thoughts and prayers of many grateful citizens for all you have done.

[love_katz]

78. Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

May this incredibly decent man be healed.

[kestrel91316]

79. I know he's 90. I'm still finding this unbearably sad.

[Maru Kitteh]

111. me too.

[NightWatcher]

80. He's made the world a better place

I can't think of too many other politicians who can have that said about them.

[HeiressofBickworth]

81. I'm crying...

A man as principled, generous, honest and caring shouldn't have to struggle in the golden era of his life.

[MissDeeds]

112. Same here

After a life of service and compassion, I don't know why he has to endure this battle.

[Faux pas]

82. Best Vibes to

him and all of those who love him.

[magical thyme]

83. folks, it's "widespread," iow metastatic

Although the surgery was for a mass on his liver, they don't yet know the origin. But his father, brother and 2 sisters died of pancreatic. He was the only non-smoker among them.

http://news.yahoo.com/jimmy-carter-says-cancer-revealed-recent-surgery-203826345.html
The statement makes clear that Carter's cancer is widely spread, but not where it originated, or even if that is known at this point. The liver is often a place where cancer spreads and less commonly is the primary source of it. It said further information will be provided when more facts are known, "possibly next week."

[BlueIndyBlue]

85. So thankful that I got to meet him recently.

I am doing a Presidential bucket list and am trying to visit all the Presidents homes, libraries, museums or gravesites. I decided earlier this summer that as President Carter was 90 I needed to get his done asap. In June drove all the way from Indy to Plains to hear him speak at his church. It was amazing to see how sharp and funny he still is and he taught quite a Sunday school class.

If you stay through the service, you can have your picture taken with him and Roslyn. I was the only African-American there that day and as it was the Sunday after the Charleston Massacre, he took note of me. He invited me to stand next to him and even put his hand on my back as he welcomed me. Now hearing this news, I am greatly saddened but appreciative that I was able to have that experience. If he continues to be able to teach Sunday school classes, I would encourage everyone to try and go and let him know how much he is appreciated. This is the link to his church speaking schedule; http://www.mbcplains.org/?page_id=212

[octoberlib]

87. Thanks for your post!

[tavalon]

141. Wow, how great for you!

I didn't make time in my schedule to go to his reading for his latest book. I'm kicking myself now. I saw him in person when I was 16 and he was halfway through his term. Long time ago.

[wendylaroux]

86. ...

[marlakay]

89. Peace and love to Jimmy

He was first president I voted for.

[secondwind]

90. not easy to "like" this thread, I have tremendous admiration and respect for this man. :-(

[niyad]

91. prayers for healing for our beloved president.

I was worried about this when he was hospitalized, hoped I was wrong.

[KamaAina]

92. One wonders if we'll get a national day of mourning for him

As we did for his predecessor, Gerald Ford.

[LuvLoogie]

93. The body is of this plane. Jimmy is boundless.

Democrats Rock.

[Elmer S. E. Dump]

94. SHIT! That makes me very sad. I love JEC.

What a great American. History will look very kindly on James Earl Carter.

[hifiguy]

104. Indeed it will.

I had disagreements with him when he was POTUS but never doubted for a second that he was a good and decent man who was as honest as anyone could be. The country and the world could use a lot more people like Jimmy Carter. Millions, in fact.

[Third Doctor]

96. Noooooo

We need him now more than ever! The repugs are threatening to finish the destruction of the middle class aided by those same middle classers and poor.

[mountain grammy]

97. I'm not ready to lose him.

Hoping for the best.

[uponit7771]

100. +1, this is the thought I had 20 seconds ago

[tavalon]

142. You guys both have cleaner minds than mine.

My first thought was "fuck!". Next one was "aw, shit, this sucks.".

[lamp_shade]

98. Very sad.

[hibbing]

99. Peace

[Tommymac]

101. Saying an agnostic prayer for President Carter.

Peace and hugs to him and his family.

[ladyVet]

103. Aw, no! That sucks. I love President Carter. <3 nt

[former9thward]

105. I met him at his last public appearance.

It was July 31st on a Friday night in Tempe, AZ and he had his surgery on Monday. He looked well but spoke slowly. I wish him the best.

[shanti]

106. terrible news!

light and love, mr. carter...

[Feeling the Bern]

107. Sad day. Good luck, President Carter.

[AllyCat]

108. Oh no. So sorry to hear this.

I hope he gets some relief from treatment

[Dark n Stormy Knight]

109. So, not Cheyney? Or Rumsfeld? Or Rice? Another example of how life just ain't fair.

Best wishes for a speedy and full recovery.

[TexasMommaWithAHat]

126. He's 90 years old, and he's lived a long and useful life.

And people have been blessed by his presence.

[tavalon]

143. Yeah, but their time will come as it does for everyone.

[Warren DeMontague]

110. All the best positive vibes to President Carter and his loved ones.

[DesertFlower]

113. very sad. he's a great man.

[aikoaiko]

114. This is sad news. Best wishes to JC and his family.

How I wish we could have gotten his grandson into the governor's office before this happened.

[ALBliberal]

115. Love this smart savvy man please stay with us longer we need you!

[Lugnut]

119. Dammit.

So sorry to hear this terrible news.

[LibDemAlways]

123. At a book signing two decades ago I was holding my

then toddler daughter. He spotted her, paused, reached out, touched her arm, and, with a big smile said, "Hello darlin, you're beautiful."

It was a wonderful moment I'll never forget.

President Carter is a great man. I know he'll meet this latest challenge with courage and dignity.

[packman]

127. Damn

Some people just should not have to suffer the woes of life. Too good of a man for us.

[Hepburn]

131. Oh, Gawd, no!

What awful news. I am so very sad about this.

[azurnoir]

133. .........

[tavalon]

134. A really, really good man

It's a damn shame if this is the end of that really good life of his. I'm kicking myself for not going to his recent book signing. I'm so sorry for him and his family at this scary time.

[LordshipLadyship]

144. fuck fuck fuck

Why is it that good decent people get hit with this crud. He's up there in years, but will power has a lot to do with survival. He's still needed here. He has a glorious heart.
Then there's people like Cheney whom I'm beginning to think will outlast cockroaches after a nuclear war which he caused.

Anybody know anything about Emory health care? Shouldn't he be going to specialists

http://advancingyourhealth.org/highlights/2015/07/22/emory-hospitals-again-ranked-among-best-in-country-state-and-metro-area-by-u-s-news-world-report/


Looks like a top notch place