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PostPosted: Fri Dec 29, 2006 10:02 am    Post subject: Inspirational Movies Relating to Cancer Reply with quote
I want to start a “fun” thread and think the “Lounge” is the place for it. Very Happy

Does anyone know about any inspirational movies relating to cancer to recommend to the group? I know a couple but before I start my list let me just say that you might start a thread of your own with inspirational books, plays, music… You get the idea Idea

Ok, back to movies:

“Phenomenon” with John Travolta is a “must see” for anyone with a glioma or any form of primary brain cancer.

“Dying Young” with Julia Roberts is a “must see” for anyone with Leukemia or anyone who is a caregiver to someone on chemotherapy.

Those are just two. Add to the list.
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 29, 2006 4:39 pm    Post subject: Re: Inspirational Movies Relating to Cancer Reply with quote
Terms of Endearment with Shirley MacLaine and Debra Winger
My Life Without Me with Sarah Polley
Shadowlands with Anthony Hopkins and Debra Winger
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 29, 2006 10:58 pm    Post subject: Re: Inspirational Movies Relating to Cancer Reply with quote
“Beaches” with Barbara Hershey and Bette Midler (if you like Bette Midler Wink )
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 15, 2007 4:47 pm    Post subject: Re: Inspirational Movies Relating to Cancer Reply with quote
"Sweet November" with Keanu Reeves (as Nelson) and Charlize Theron (as Sara). I don’t like how it ends since Sara dies alone having told Nelson to leave her. I want to die surrounded by my friends and loved ones.
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 22, 2007 1:36 am    Post subject: A movie that really got to me Reply with quote
"Wit"
It starred Emma Thompson, and was on HBO a few years back. I don't know if it's really inspirational, but it was really moving. About how people need people.
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 26, 2007 11:25 am    Post subject: Re: Inspirational Movies Relating to Cancer Reply with quote
Allison, for me, "inspirational" means: "It made you think about Life." "Wit" does make me stop and think about Life.
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 29, 2007 10:02 am    Post subject: Re: Inspirational Movies Relating to Cancer Reply with quote
“Phenomenon” with John Travolta is great. I often watched this movie. It makes me feel better.
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PostPosted: Sat Feb 24, 2007 5:54 pm    Post subject: Re: Inspirational Movies Relating to Cancer Reply with quote
What about Stepmom? I think it's excellent.

By the way, there's an awesome online movie called "The Survivor Movie" which you should watch if you haven't seen it.
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 03, 2007 6:16 pm    Post subject: Re: Inspirational Movies Relating to Cancer Reply with quote
I am goin back abit now......

"Imitation of Life"
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PostPosted: Thu May 10, 2007 10:43 am    Post subject: Re: Inspirational Movies Relating to Cancer Reply with quote
"Ice Bound" with Susan Sarandon is about a doctor working down in Antarctica who discovers she has breast cancer. She has no way home for several months & has limited medical supplies. It's based on the true story of Dr. Jerri Nielsen. Very, very moving & insiprational.
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PostPosted: Fri May 11, 2007 10:56 am    Post subject: Re: Inspirational Movies Relating to Cancer Reply with quote
"Ice Bound" is a very inspirational story... especially since it is based on a true story! Unfortunately, it was a made as a "for TV movie" and so not readily available. However, the book is available and worth reading.
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 09, 2007 3:35 am    Post subject: Re: Inspirational Movies Relating to Cancer Reply with quote
I haven't watched that film yet but I will definitely rent it.
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 13, 2007 1:50 pm    Post subject: Re: Inspirational Movies Relating to Cancer Reply with quote
I honestly could not do surgery on myself, which is basically what she had to do. Confused
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PostPosted: Mon Oct 08, 2007 12:43 pm    Post subject: Re: Inspirational Movies Relating to Cancer Reply with quote
These are not movies but could be very inspirational TV shows:

Survivors (not to be confused with Survivor, which is one of my favorite shows Very Happy )---I think it starts this week on DHEALTH. It's about people who are surviving cancer.

Sexy Cancer---I think it starts this week as well, and is also on DHEALTH.

If there not on DHEALTH, then it's got to be either TLC or DISCOVERY.

Survivors looks like it will be pretty cool.
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 14, 2007 11:04 pm    Post subject: Re: Inspirational Movies Relating to Cancer Reply with quote
I personally liked "The Family Stone". Excellent story, that hit home to me on more of a personal level, but I have watched it several times. Awesome flick! Also, My Life Without Me, yes, I agree and Sarah Polley is an awesome woman. I know her personally, she's a Toronto native gal, a great actress and is a wonderful director.
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