Photo: #Elizabeth Edwards speaks at the City Club of Cleveland Monday, March 26. The wife of Democratic presidential hopeful John Edwards announced last Thursday that her breast cancer had returned in an incurable form.

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Facing cancer in the public eye


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The recurrence of cancer in both Elizabeth Edwards and Tony Snow has again put a public face on the disease. Midmorning looks at the psychological effects of recurring bouts with cancer, and what it's like to confront health issues with the whole world watching.

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  • Leroy Sievers: Commentator for Morning Edition and author of the "My Cancer" blog on NPR's Web site. He was formerly the executive producer for Nightline.
  • Irving Lerner, MD: Medical director of oncology services at United Hospital in St. Paul.

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