Screenwriter Will Reiser, a cancer survivor, wrote 50/50 as
a funny and thought-provoking version of his own life experience. The young
patient, played by Joseph Gordon-Levitt, looks to deal with his disease through
the help of his friends, including jokester best friend Seth Rogan. It a
humorous take on a dire subject, yet not denying the reality of the situation.
Ice Bound
In this rare-worth-watching made for TV movie Susan Sarandon
plays a physician doing research in the South Pole. Far away from any
civilization, she realizes that she may have breast cancer and must communicate
with doctors across the miles in order to treat herself. A moving story of
survival on all fronts, this one is not to be missed.
Dying Young
Hilary and Victor are a young couple in love, but Victor has
Leukemia. The movie tells the story of their romance and the tough road he
follows to try to deal with his cancer. It’s a story about the power we all
have to lift each other up, and about why it’s important to never give up hope.
Breast cancer is a life changing obstacle that can make finding beauty in oneself difficult. Women are strong and can overcome anything. Inspiring quotes let those who have suffered or are suffering know that they are not alone.
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