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Junior Member
Registered: 08-29-07
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So what are people's opinions about what this show is trying to achieve? I've been watching the first episode, and I have not been impressed at all with the main character (I do like the other ladies on the show, more down to earth compared to her).
The main lady is a great entertainer and optimist, but I don't know how she can reach others by representing her disease in such a light hearted matter. There are other ways to try to cope and be positive without forgetting the seriousness of her disease.
Disclaimer: My opinions are only how I feel and I do hope that I have not offended anyone in anyway. I would just like to have a thought provoking discussion.
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Junior Member
Registered: 08-29-07
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I think the main character of the show is demonstrating an opinion/transformation, if you will, that will keep cancer from taking over her life. Personally, I would like to look at the film as an example of one way to approach the situation with hope, without being consumed by a disease and instead using it as a tool through which to enhance your life, or at least how you look at your life and the elements of it.
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Junior Member
Registered: 08-29-07
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I don't think Kris was too light-hearted or overly optimistic. I think the film does a good job of showing how she went through, and continues to go through, a full range of emotions. Yes, she became a very strong willed, high energy, spirited person, but she did this through a maturation and healing process that she went through and is still undergoing now. It is a journey that is reshaping her person and life. I think this was one of the best documentaries on TV. I am a 37 yr. old father of two and this is the very first forum I have ever joined. I did so because I feel so strongly about the film.
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Junior Member
Registered: 08-29-07
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I LOVED the show. I think that she was very optimistic and even though she was faced with such a hard road, she CHOSE to maintain a positive attitude..she shed tears also, but she did not allow cancer to handicap her life. Through her ugly journey of cancer she discovered some beautiful things along the way (hello, cute hubby). There are many people that may not have "cancer", but in many ways that they choose to live and look at life, are facing a different kind of disease of their own. To me, she made me appreciate what I have in my life and she made me look at women with cancer differently. We are about the same age and this could happen to me or my friends. They too are happpy and optimistic and young..AND definately would never think that this would happen to them. She made me realize that life is precious and when something like cancer or any disease is playing with it--you learn to appreciate a lot of the little things we seemed to have missed before. GREAT SHOW!!!
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Junior Member
Registered: 08-30-07
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Wellll, I think the main character, Kris, is "real," and goes through a range of emotions that are honest and real since her diagnosis. She has periods of optimism, yes, --- but, she expresses loss, anger, sadness, pessimism, hope, and most of all inspiration. That is the show I saw and the take-home message I got.
Ya know, everyone deals differently with cancer. Humor is what has gotten me through my darkest moments since diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Grim stats, but Kris's story gives me hope, support, an education, and a new attitude!
Shortly after I was diagnosed, I wrote my own will. It was depressing but I had to be realistic. I wrote that will to die but now I have a will to live. Now, that is something!
Thank you Kris, Brian, and the whole cast & crew.
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Junior Member
Registered: 08-30-07
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this documentary wasn't something dreamt up by tv producers. these aren't created characters. kris is a REAL person. she picked up her video camera and turned it around onto herself upon being diagnosed with cancer. she didn't sign some deal with calculating tv producers to dream up a cancer schtick. she did something that is one of the hardest things to do with or without cancer: to allow yourself to be seen as you really are. she, and all of the women featured, have done the bravest thing. they have volunteered themselves to be filmed at the lowest points of their lives. they allowed themselves to be totally vulnerable because they are all trying to survive and live a life with purpose. sometimes that means showing yourself and hoping that people will be kind enough to return the favor or, at the very least not judge you or hold your honesty against you. thanks to all of these women for staying so sexy.
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Junior Member
Registered: 08-30-07
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THANK YOU!! TY to Kris!! I LOVED this show!! I needed this show.. We are at a one year mark since we got a fatal diagnosis for my MIL. She passed Oct. 3rd 2006. She did not have the freedom to ask these questions her choise was COMPLETELY traditions treatments.. I LOVED THIS SHOW! It has been perfect timing for me..
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Junior Member
Registered: 08-30-07
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yes the show was informational but very far from the truth cancer is not sexy it is ugly,selfish and does not discrimnate,i am a lung cancer survior i am 37 i was told at 36 with in a week i had my lung removed and started chemo by no means was it sexy not even in a figure of speech i also work for hospice and have watch several people in my family die from cancer among other people i live in a town they call cancer town the rate of cancer among every age is unreal when u see a child of 4 years old suffering there is nothing sexy about it i think a better choice of words could have beeen used kris has had test run but other then that she has glamorized hers due to the fact i dont think she really wanted to deal with the reality of it sometimes the only thing u have is pray so far i'm winning but never will i say its sexy!
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Junior Member
Registered: 08-30-07
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I didn't see Kris as trying to say cancer was sexy (literally speaking). I saw in a sense that she was trying to say it is what you make it. But just because many have it worse than she does, doesn't mean those people and their families should think she's talking down about them (since they are worse off, and maybe don't see it like Kris does). Does that make sense?
I loved this documentary. Having seen family members and friends go through terrible times due to cancer. I still saw this doc as wonderful and empowering.
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Junior Member
Registered: 08-30-07
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i just wanted to say, i thought the show was amazing. i dont have cancer, but it really changed my life. i have a whole new perspective on life now. kris was the perfect person to be the main character, although she wasnt dying from it or anything like that, she did go through some scary situations, and handling them better than i ever could. and i also thought it was aamzing that she eats all greens, lol. that takes talent. and it shows she really wants to be healthy.
amazing doc!!!!
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Junior Member
Registered: 08-30-07
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I'm just curious about something. I hope Kris reads this. She tried everything from eating grass, to healing clowns. Not once did she try Jesus. I saw a picture of Buddah on her dresser.
I think it's great that she had made so many physical and mental transformations over the coarse of the 4 years it took her to film the documentary. But where does the transformation of her faith in God come into play? Jesus said: "I am the way, the truth and the light." (John 13) I am certain that if she truely believed that, she would experience a true transformation and an be overcome with peace and purpose. I think it is great that God is using her to reach out to others. Kris can be an instrument of peace to others that suffer. Kris, I would like to invite you to Moncks Corner, SC. to experience the truth. Have other people pray for you and lay hands on you. Only God can do miracles. I will pray for you and all who dont know Christ Jesus, and that he may find and keep you, and comfort you during your suffering. Congratulations on your marriage. May the God of love bless you always. Don J.
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Junior Member
Registered: 04-22-07
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As a woman living with multiple myeloma since 2003, I perked up to learn my own uncommon disease was featured in the film, as Jackie Farra shared her story. She raises the question "How does one fight cancer alone?" Issues around support are huge...financial and personal. This could be an entirely separate story. I was thoroughly engaged by Kris Carr's compelling documentary. The face of cancer shows up in every arena of life and the real task is living as best you can with the resources you have. One does not have to visit an expensive spa to incorporate good nutition and habits that heal body, mind, and spirit. Four yers ago, I was diagnosed with late-stage cancer and very ill. In fact, I was face-to-face with my own mortality. Hairless and emaciated after lots of treatment, I was not a picture of sexiness. Yet, healing does happen. Now, with crazy sexy lush hair once again, I have good health and live moment-by-moment...just like everybody else. The key is finding a condition of good health. Yes, you can have cancer and good health at the same time. Get plenty of rest, though!
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Junior Member
Registered: 08-30-07
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I loved the show. I am a thyroid cancer survivor and was specially interested in the diet she went on at some spa, I can't remember the name. it was mostly all veggies, wheatgrass and i think located somewhere in Florida? Does anybody remember the name of it? I think her healthy eating had a lot to do with her recovery. If anybody knows the spa name??? please let me know. Thanks.
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Junior Member
Registered: 08-30-07
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quote: Originally posted by dajackson:
I'm just curious about something. I hope Kris reads this. She tried everything from eating grass, to healing clowns. Not once did she try Jesus.
Not all people turn to Jesus in their time of need. I know I don't. I try to find strength within myself. That is what touched me so much from this story, it made me realize you never know when something can happen. It made me want to call my parents and tell them I appreciate all they have done for me, and it made me want to tell my husband I love him. |
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Registered: 02-09-03
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I agree 100% with what creolagirl said above--you spoke straight from my heart! I absolutely loved the "star" of this documentary and although I don't have cancer (*knock on wood*) she has inspired me to live a more positive, fruitful, and healthy lifestyle.
Not once did I see her take her disease in a light-hearted way...there were so many moments where she allowed her sadness to overcome her---but the overally message was that she never allowed cancer to beat her spirit. She stayed above it, she kept her sexiness, her energy, and her positivity and lived her life under her terms.
That was the message to me.
Some people however have it harder and live with constant pain and fatigue that is hard to ignore...I hope however, that they saw the documentary and got some inspiration to keep on fightin'.
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Registered: 02-09-03
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quote: Originally posted by dajackson:
I'm just curious about something. I hope Kris reads this. She tried everything from eating grass, to healing clowns. Not once did she try Jesus. I saw a picture of Buddah on her dresser.
For many people Buddha is their savior during times of duress. Please don't presume that Christianity is the only faith that can lead someone towards peace and healing. |
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Registered: 02-09-03
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quote: Originally posted by aufachse405: quote: Originally posted by dajackson:
I'm just curious about something. I hope Kris reads this. She tried everything from eating grass, to healing clowns. Not once did she try Jesus.
Not all people turn to Jesus in their time of need. I know I don't. I try to find strength within myself. That is what touched me so much from this story, it made me realize you never know when something can happen. It made me want to call my parents and tell them I appreciate all they have done for me, and it made me want to tell my husband I love him.
Indeed.  And I would also like to add that yoga and meditation (the feeling it induces is similar to prayer) can offer an immense amount of healing to your soul and consequently your body. |
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Registered: 08-30-07
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I urge Kris to consider truly investigating the claims of Jesus as well. Please see my testimony at SavedXWitch.com I noted that the young lady who was in the hospital for Hodgkin's, when Kris interviewed her and asked, "Where do you draw your strength from?" told Kris that it was mostly from her family, as well as from her 'self'. She did not mention God at all. This must make the whole thing so much more difficult to bear. People will always let us down at some point. No one can lift us up and never falter like Yeshua (Jesus). I know that I used to think statements like that were made by stupid, bug-eyed people who had been hypnotized by some charismatic church leader, but after actually investigating it for myself I have found that it is a valid phenomenon: When one sincerely cries out to Yeshua for help and then waits and watches patiently, one WILL get that help and the accompanying shalom (peace) of God. Read some apologetics and discover the intelligent, amazing Truth. I recommend 'The Case for Christ' by Lee Strobel. I also want to mention that it is interesting that the diet that Kris is following is very similar to the Hallelujah Diet (hacres.com) I applaud her for getting the message out about caring for the body/Temple in this way. quote: Originally posted by dajackson:
I'm just curious about something. I hope Kris reads this. She tried everything from eating grass, to healing clowns. Not once did she try Jesus. I saw a picture of Buddah on her dresser.
I think it's great that she had made so many physical and mental transformations over the coarse of the 4 years it took her to film the documentary. But where does the transformation of her faith in God come into play? Jesus said: "I am the way, the truth and the light." (John 13) I am certain that if she truely believed that, she would experience a true transformation and an be overcome with peace and purpose. I think it is great that God is using her to reach out to others. Kris can be an instrument of peace to others that suffer. Kris, I would like to invite you to Moncks Corner, SC. to experience the truth. Have other people pray for you and lay hands on you. Only God can do miracles. I will pray for you and all who dont know Christ Jesus, and that he may find and keep you, and comfort you during your suffering. Congratulations on your marriage. May the God of love bless you always. Don J.
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Registered: 08-30-07
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quote: Originally posted by aufachse405: quote: Originally posted by dajackson:
I'm just curious about something. I hope Kris reads this. She tried everything from eating grass, to healing clowns. Not once did she try Jesus.
Not all people turn to Jesus in their time of need. I know I don't. I try to find strength within myself. That is what touched me so much from this story, it made me realize you never know when something can happen. It made me want to call my parents and tell them I appreciate all they have done for me, and it made me want to tell my husband I love him.
I once relied primarily on my 'self' as well, to the point of considering the 'divine within me' as qualifying me for 'goddess' status. I discovered that I make a very poor goddess. It is Satan's 'oldest trick in the Book': you can be your own god. Not so. We will fail miserably and then what does one have? Yeshua (Jesus), unlike all earthly things and people, will never fail you. |
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Registered: 08-30-07
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quote: Originally posted by tammy60:
I loved the show. I am a thyroid cancer survivor and was specially interested in the diet she went on at some spa, I can't remember the name. it was mostly all veggies, wheatgrass and i think located somewhere in Florida? Does anybody remember the name of it? I think her healthy eating had a lot to do with her recovery. If anybody knows the spa name??? please let me know. Thanks.
Yes, it was the famous Hippocrates Institute. www.hippocratesinst.com/ I think it played a huge part in her recovery. I am a Hallelujah Acres Health Minister who has seen so many people who change their diet to consist of living foods free themselves of cancer and every other malady you can conceive of. Our processed, toxin laden diets are making us very sick and killing us. This was an important message to get out. Good job, Kris! Blessed, healthy & prosperous be, Shalom |
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Registered: 02-09-03
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quote: Originally posted by savedxwitch:
I once relied primarily on my 'self' as well, to the point of considering the 'divine within me' as qualifying me for 'goddess' status. I discovered that I make a very poor goddess. It is Satan's 'oldest trick in the Book': you can be your own god. Not so. We will fail miserably and then what does one have? Yeshua (Jesus), unlike all earthly things and people, will never fail you.
I think it's great that you found strength through Jesus, sometimes we have to search for what works for us as individuals and trust in that. For someone like myself who is Hindu, I find IMMENSE strength--one that rivals that of my Christian friends--in my faith and I am proud to turn to it during the difficult and uplifting times.
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Junior Member
Registered: 08-30-07
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I truly sat glued to the television watching this outstanding documentary. During every commercial, I would call my sister and discuss the positive message this show generated. We truly live in a world of cancer (hence my screen name....cancerland). If you don't already have cancer, there are so many who live with the fear of getting it. My mom, sister, and I were all diagnosed with breast cancer this year. We chose to handle it with some sort of humor. Thank you Kris....I laugh with you and the clown! Please keep the documentaries coming!
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Junior Member
Registered: 08-30-07
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As a scientist, a cancer 'survivor' and a Christian I must point out that the documentary and the current thread here are mixing the notions of analytical reasoning and 'faith.' While nearly everyone will agree with the notion that hope, optimism, or faith by any other name are key to being cured few can agree on the what the basis for faith should be. I am blessed to have been a believer in Jesus prior to my cancer journey and quickly found reassurance and comfort in that . It must be horrifying to be going through a battle like Kris' and to be looking for your faith at the same time. As a scientist I must point out that relying on analytical reasoning to find ones faith doesn't work, i.e. hypotheses can only be scientifcally disproven never proven (Oh nooooo...High School flash back!). Faith is the antithesis of scientific method and it comes from your 'heart' and not your "head." I have witnessed the scramble for faith that Kris so well portrayed in action and most of the people I have seen do this find some temporary respite in crystals, yoga, diet etc. but sadly I can not name even one [that hasn't eventually come to accept Jesus as their personal Saviour] who has not soon had a relapse. Consequently, because this approach to faith is based on the scientific method when the same 'cure' no longer works they are off trying to analytically find their faith somewhere else to fight the next round and so on until faith in the scientific method is lost along with all hope and optimism. Alternatively, there are many documented cases of God's miracles curing us completely and forever and I am very grateful to be counted among them. With God all things are possible and God cured my cancer instantly and permanently...man can not do this, only God can. I am thrilled that Kris has come to find joy in the life God has g | | |
