Allow me to veer off my usual observations about the online business and public relations and comment instead about one remarkable and graceful lady–Elizabeth Edwards. I applaud the decision of John and Elizabeth to continue campaigning, although her body will be ravaged with an unforgiving form of cancer for a long time. Bone cancer is incurable. It spreads through the body, immersing one into a remarkable and constant pain. Ironically, one can live with bone cancer for years but it is a very tough existence.

The only reason I know this—my mother died of bone cancer almost 15 years ago. I witnessed her suffer for several years and imagined in horror what Mrs. Edwards might be going through a few years down the line. I also know what her children will go through. And they will need an immense amount of support.

 John and Elizabeth Edwards need a lot of strength to pull through their personal crisis in order to continue campaigning. For now they are in the game, and that shows a lot of character, not to mention ambition. I honestly think that John Edwards is the dark horse of this presidential race. But somehow I wonder if the couple will instead turn their presidential aspirations into an opportunity to bring awareness to bone cancer, which unfortunately doesn’t get much attention. I almost wish Mrs. Edwards will also set up some kind of an organization for the children of bone cancer sufferers. Maybe this will be Mrs. Edwards’ role.   As a public figure, thrust into the spotlight by her disease, Elizabeth Edwards has a lot of power in her hands.  Although as sick as she is, she needs to first and foremost take care of her health. I hope she puts this power to good use. I wish her well.