Having had breast cancer 2 years ago at 35 and going through 2 surgeries, aggressive chemo, hair loss, radiation, mouth sores, lack of emotions, loss of apetite etc. I can honestly say there is NOTHING SEXY about cancer in anyway shape or form, to put even that word and cancer together in a sentance is completely unethicial and totaly not realistic, its downright disgusting, I cant beleive TV producers allow a title like that to be aired on TV. As for the show itself I will most probably watch it as I read and watch as much as I can on the subject. Please change the name I think its offensive!!!!!!

The title really isn't referring to CANCER being sexy, it's referring to us crazy sexy women who are fighting this battle every day. I was diagnosed with Hodgkins disease when I was 19 years old, and after surgeries, chemo, radiation and all the side effects that come with it, I felt decidedly un-sexy. But then I met my husband, who thinks I am sexy and beautiful no matter what scars are on my body, and I realized that I was a strong, sexy woman, and nothing will change that. Hurray to Kris for helping to show that we are sexy women first, and we are not defined by our disease.

I agaree that cancer is not sexy. My 29 year old daughter has brest cancer which has since moved to her bones. I find nothing sexy about it. TV uses "sex" in any way it can to promote their shows. The cancer itself can be deadly and destroy lives. She is a fighter and has overcome a lot of obsticles. Yes we need to know more about cancer. Take "sex" out of it and get down to what we can do to help others and stop this deadly disease.

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we are sexy women first, and we are not defined by our disease.

Amen Jennifer! I couldn't agree more...

Heather
www.especiallyheather.com

I have lost two sisters to cancer. They died within 8 months of each other...10/06&6/07 respectivly.I have to say,that I too can not wrap my mind around the use of "sexy" as an apt discription when the subject is cancer.There is nothing sexy about watching your loved ones lives stripped away from them...

Hi Ladies!
I am a breast cancer survivor, as is my Mom. We lost my grandmother to breast cancer.

I wanted to share this from Kris Carr's blog:

"The title was meant to kick cancer in it's place, NOT to glorify it. Tragically, cancer is sometimes a part of life and too many people give it more power than the nasty thing deserves. Cancer is a BIG part of my life, it is a chronic disease that I may have to live with forever. Cancer ISN'T sexy, the soulful women who have it ARE. We are warriors, angels, vibrant hot tomatoes and cancer can not take that away from us."

I agree with her! And I can't wait to see her film. Cancer may have taken my breasts..but it can not take away my spirit. I am sexy as hell!

What is wrong with the title. I have been fighting this disease for 7 years now. I was told in October of 2000 that I had breast cancer. After going through pure H for a year I went into remission. In 2003 I was told that it had returned in my bones. So we have been trying to stop the spread of it in my bones. I am not complaining or feeling sorry for myself. There are many men, women and children who have it a lot worse than I do.

I know I am crazy, cancer makes me that way. I am not very sexy right now. But who care about sex right now anyway. I laugh a lot about myself and cancer. So this sounds like people I would like to know.

Leave the title alone.

My mother is fighting cancer and is about to go through surgery. She is strong, beautiful and is handling her situation very well. THAT is the sexy that this film is talking about. No one needs to get all "angry mob" about the title and try to make it into something ugly. Cancer can be something very negative and devastating, but so many good things can come from it including self dicovery in terms of the strength of the human body and soul. Don't add anymore negativity and ugliness to something that has already had a terrible effect on so many of us. Just take the film for what it is and try to get something positive from it

I am 35, pregnant, and recently diagnosed with breast cancer. When I found out that TLC was going to show Crazy Sexy Cancer, I instantly went to the web site to investigate it further prior to making any judgements. What I found was a very courageous woman, Kris Carr, fighting for survival.

I think that for those people who find the title Crazy Sexy Cancer to be offensive really need to read Kris Carr's book.

I purchased the Crazy, Sexy, Cancer Tips book. I can easily relate to this book, and it has empowered me. I especially like Carr's great sense of humor. It was nice to read a book about cancer that was uplifting rather than a book filled with depressing scientific "facts".

I am not depressed about my diagnosis. I KNOW that I will become a survivor!
"C" is for cure, not cancer!

First, I am not a survivor, I am a living through it at the moment person. But, I am living through it in the CRAZY, SEXY way I am hopng to see in the program. I may not look sexy, but I am preparing for the hair loss, I am including my family in helping me try to heal my scar. I am actually thinking that when possible, a dear friend shall tattoo over my scar, a lovely butterfly to show I am going forward. I think the title, is just what it is, I know cancer is awful, and some days I probably don't look sexy, oh wait, I never looked sexy, but I make myself feel sexy and crazy goes with it.
I am so inspired by the title that I am requesting my friends to also watch the show, they all know someone, other than me, that has the dreaded "C" disease. Not only my friends that I talk to and see daily, but I am on an online game and I made a spam to all of them to watch it. We need to not let the disease ruin our spirit, we need to let the disease just get cured, while we take our spirits and lives onwards and upwards to the next day.
I would appreciate a chat with anybody that feels as I do, it would be a great support system. And yes, all typos are accepted.

Thank you TLC for caring.

Momeighteen,
First of all, from the day you received the diagnosis, you are surviving... we all are survivors and we are all in this together Chin up grasshopper!

Secondly, I too lost all of my hair (I had brain radiation, which caused me to lose mine), I bought a wig, and fidgeted with it for a while, but then I wore my bald head proudly and loaded up on scarves (4woman.com carries the most beautiful scarves and they are super hip and comfy to boot). When ever I encounter someone who looks at me with pity, I smile the biggest smile back at them as if to say "I'm alright!" People don't know how to react, but hopefully this show will tell them.

Thirdly, I second your last sentence...

Thank you TLC for caring...
-Heather
Surviving Brain Cancer
EspeciallyHeather.com

Momeighteen-

You are so right! I walked the Relay for Life this year with my kids and husband, the survivors lap, and it was awesome- you should try that next year- it's so empowering-
I didn't lose my hair, but I had a partial vulvectomy- so just GUESS what I lost part of and I am ONE SEXY MOMMA! ROFL! I am sexy because I'm a survivor and I am full of life and confidence and that is sexy as hell!
Good for you!

oh, and yes, Thanks, TLC!

Wendy
http://wendydelmo.typepad.com/

cancernotsexy- Bummer about your sour grapes! Of course its not referring to cancer as being SEXY, but it really does put the idea out there that young, sexy, crazy vivacious people are getting cancer. Cancer is not just for old people anymore (was it ever?). Yes, its generally me and 10 other people over 55 or 60 in the chemo room but not always. I have met many sassy young 30 something ladies along the way and we are all glad to CONNECT. Kudos to TV for putting this serious problem out to the public in a form that seems to be very well received!!

I am not a cancer patient but my brother was. Thankfully he is cancer free today, but not without having the battle of his life. Seeing him with a port in his chest and a giant chunk of flesh taken from his body was the most rattling experience of my life. In fact, when Kris was visiting Melissa (sorry if I have name wrong) in the hospital and went to the bathroom to confess that she could not wait to leave- was exactly how I felt. I was so ashamed to acknowledge that thought.
He is young, his wife is young, his kids are young. I know cancer happens to people of all ages, but no one ever suspects young people.
Kris brings this to the forefront. She reminds me of Morgan Spurlock but his thirty days don't even come close to the trials and tribulations she had been through in the past 5 years or so.
If anything, her documentary was answering questions that I had in my mind just festering. Even though some skeptics feel she was full of connections or friends in high places, that may be so, but it certainly had an impact on me. As Kris says EVERYONE has fears even people without cancer, but I believe the cancer/the fear was a catalyst for my brother for sure.

Congratulations Kris on your marriage and don't believe that Buddhist fortune- you have found success already. Thank you for inviting the public into your experience with cancer.

Why can't I be sexy?
Just because I have cancer doesn't change the fact that I am a beautiful women.
Just because I am pre-maturely in menopause and can't give birth to a baby doesn't mean that I am not a sexy women.
To me...the word "sexy" denotes strength. It is the badge of courage and strength that all women afflicted with cancer wear. We all walk different walks of Cancer because innately, as human beings, we are all different. I can't tell you how to feel but if we don't think that WE are sexy, how can we draw strength to fight?
Because this is a fight.
This world is far too attached to the literal meaning of things. I applaud Kris for having the courage to break past the anger and the typical negatives that go alongside Cancer. The day my anger broke - was the best thing that has happened to me in my life.
Cancer IS like a metaphor.
And oddly enough, while it be the cause of my untimely death...it has given me life!

Like Kristin, I have an incurable cancer.

I love the title. It reflect the kick-a$$ life we survivors live. If we let cancer dictate our lives, we aren't sexy women. But the moment we say "I'll fight the fight and give it my best", I become a sexy cancer warrior.

Fight on!

I am so sick of hearing about cancer being sexy, or wearing red lipstick, or whatever.

No matter how you say it, when you have cancer it is not fun. A part of you is sick and some doctor wants to take a part of your body away. With, no concern of how you will look afterwards, and no promises that they will remove it all. This can be devasting at any age.

All these shows have loving families, friends, etc. helping them along the way. What about all the others that don't have that. That get lost in the cracks. Try going through it with no one in your life to guide you. To help you! To comfort you! To see how the "doctor system" actually works or fails you.

I am truly happy for all survivors. Cancer is a terrible disease. And, I refuse to watch these programs that are making money off our sadness and pain.

I think that the fact that this documentary was aired makes a huge difference in the whole cancer realm. I only caught the last hour, but this is a milestone that needs to be recognized for everyone. This is not something the doctors tell you when you are diagnosed and the fact that she researched all aspects(nutrition, exercise, spirituality) is a big wake up call for everyone. It can be done and for everyone who did not win the battle we are sorry, but let's all turn this around. I currently took the same approach with my mother-in-law who has adenocarcinoma and the nutrition end of it has helped her. I cannot get her to jump into this with both feet(she claims all she can eat is a big ole steak and potato). I feel that will be her demise and is her choice, but it does not have to be that way. Kris is onto something big here and my husband and I have jumped on the bandwagon because we both have cancer in our family. Why wait for a diagnosis? I was totally inspired and thought Kris was crazy and sexy and why shouldn't she be?

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I agree that the title is not realistic, but it does catch your attention and I guess, at the end of the day, that is all they really want, to catch your attention.

Steffie,
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