Living Proof ("Stop Breast Cancer for Life") and Petition

[NYadgal]

Posted: 10/18/08 at 9:05pm

Tonight on Lifetime.
9pm

Please watch.

The film concerns the true story of Dr. Dennis Slamon (played by Harry Connick, Jr.), who helped develop the breast cancer drug Herceptin. Dr. Slamon is a research doctor at UCLA Medical Center (Los Angeles), where he has developed the experimental drug Herceptin, which he believes will become a treatment for breast cancer. However, when the drug company stops funding for research, philanthropists, including Lilly Tartikoff (Angie Harmon) and Ronald Perelman help him continue tests of the drug. Dr. Slamon loses some patients involved in the tests, but ultimately his work with the drug changes the course of breast cancer treatment.


And, then go to the Click for Breast Cancer thread and click with love.





Living Proof

Updated On: 10/19/08 at 09:05 PM

[romantico]

Posted: 10/18/08 at 9:09pm

I'm recording it and will watch it later on in the week. I am a DIE HARD Amanda Bynes fan. The film is actually getting very good reviews!

[NYadgal]

Posted: 10/18/08 at 9:12pm

And it's such an important story.

[NYadgal]

Posted: 10/18/08 at 9:18pm

'Living Proof,' Lifetime Television's Marquee Original Movie Starring Emmy(R) and Grammy(R) Award Winner Harry Connick, Jr. Adds Star-Studded Lineup to Cast, Including Amanda Bynes, Angie Harmon, Swoosie Kurtz, Bernadette Peters, Jennifer Coolidge, Regina King, Tammy Blanchard, John Benjamin Hickey, Paula Cale and Trudie Styler

Oscar(R) Winner Renee Zellweger ("Chicago") Reteams with Craig Zadan and Neil Meron, Executive Producers of the Oscar(R)-Winning "Chicago" as the Producers for the Sony Pictures Television Project

[NYadgal]

Posted: 10/18/08 at 9:23pm

From the news article on the BWW main page:

O.K. Gang! Get out the pink ribbons, grab a box of tissues and pull up a chair. I haven't done this much crying since the old days, when ABC used to air what we called "disease of the week" movies! Craig Zadan and Neil Meron really know how to throw a cast together ... and this television film is NO exception.

The network has framed it as a Lifetime Red Carpet Movie Event and it certainly delivers. It's always interesting to re-trace history and this true story will upset and satisfy you. The top-notch ensemble of actors, including a very welcome Trudie Styler and a too rarely seen John Benjamin Hickey, deliver in every way. Harry Connick, Jr. delivers the kind of performance we had yet to see in his acting career and Bernadette Peters will tear you apart. I'm not into "spoilers" ... so watch it or TIVO it.



Code Pink

[CATSNYrevival]

Posted: 10/18/08 at 10:00pm

I'm very excited about this.

[NYadgal]

Posted: 10/18/08 at 11:08pm

It was... beautiful.

I'm speechless at the moment as memories of my own treatment and battle swirl around in my heart and mind.

If you are able to watch this movie, please do.

And, then please support whatever cause you believe in. Because each and every fight out there needs support.

[StockardFan]

Posted: 10/19/08 at 9:54am

Ah! I was wanting to watch this, and didn't know that last night was the night it was on.

I'll have to check my guide to see when it will be on again.

Off to click Mamie's site.

[romantico]

Posted: 10/19/08 at 9:55am

Its on tonight at 8:oopm and then again tomorrow night. Probably be out on DVD before the end of the year.

[StockardFan]

Posted: 10/19/08 at 9:56am

Thanks, Romantico, I actually just was going to post that (I looked at their website.) I'm off to set my DVR now!

[NYadgal]

Posted: 10/19/08 at 8:03pm

It's on again, right now.

Please watch.

And support the causes which are close to your heart.
Never stop fighting the good fight.

[son_of_a_gunn_25]

Posted: 10/19/08 at 8:38pm

Amen! Support your cause!

Here's an example: Cancer research indirectly benefits the foundation I work with as well. (Treatments developed specifically for cancer have been adapted for use in the genetic disorder I have.) There has also been a connection between the gene that causes the disorder and the rapid mutation of cancer cells once cancer has started to grow. I'm hoping this means greater research into the gene. Ultimately benefiting not only those those with the benign or cancerous tumors involved in my genetic disorder, and but those with all types of cancer.

[NYadgal]

Posted: 10/19/08 at 8:43pm

son,
That is such an important point!
And in these difficult economic times funding is becoming scarce and important work may be lost due to the closing of labs and research projects.

We can never stop fighting for funding and awareness. And we will always be grateful to those who do the good work which saves lives.

Please watch this movie. Be reminded of how important it is never to give up hope. Be aware of how profound the fight to win is. Be moved by it!

[NYadgal]

Posted: 10/19/08 at 10:03pm

On a related note, PLEASE click on the link below and sign the petition!

The Bipartisan Breast Cancer Patient Protection Act Needs Your Support!

On September 25, 2008, the U.S. House of Representatives approved the bipartisan Breast Cancer Patient Protection Act, which would end the practice of "drive-through" mastectomies, when women are forced to leave the hospital within hours of undergoing major breast cancer surgery.

But the act still needs your support! Sign the petition below now and urge the Senate and the president to take the next steps to pass this bill.

(and please read more by clicking on the link contained in the linked article)

Breast Cancer Petition

Updated On: 10/19/08 at 10:03 PM

[PalJoey]

Posted: 10/19/08 at 10:12pm

Signed.