Kris,
I watched Crazy Sexy Cancer on Discovery last night… thank you for being so strong and for having the courage to make your journey so public. I am having health struggles of my own, but it’s something I have done to myself. I look at you and think that if you have the courage to try to change what others said would be impossible to change, surely I can do this for myself. Again, thank you – you can’t possibly know how many people you have touched. Congratulations on LIVING and LOVING.

Sarah

I really enjoyed the film. Finally, cancer from an angle I identify with. How do you change your diet so quickly? I’m trying to become more alkaline and adopt a plant-based diet. NOT EASY!! Kris your attitude is 1 of my many inspirations to continue to defy what the skeptic docs try to tell me. Hope to see you in Atlanta one day.

I watched your film last night on DHC… Oh-My-Heck! Your film touched me in places that have been long dead. As with most people, cancer has touched my life in terrible ways, and it was refreshing to see someone try to live rather than give up.
God bless you!

I watched the film last night when it was aired again, and found it very inspiring. I’m an ovarian cancer surivor, and have been experiencing symptoms that could indicate a recurrance. While my tests were all clean at my last check-up, I’ve really been struggling with fear that the cancer is back and feeling like it doesn’t make sense to make plans for the future until my next check-up, when I have more info about what’s actually going on in my body. Watching how you’ve built such a rich life with cancer has given me a lot of hope that I can do the same, and that cancer doens’t have to define my life, even if it is back. I’m feeling much more energetic and inspired this morning than I have in quite a while.

Thank you,
MJ

I just found out that my best friends’ dad is dying of lung, liver and bone cancer. My friend is one of the most understanding people in my life and now that he sees a family member going through this painful journey, he is even more compassionate and comforting to me. He always tells me, no, no, your Leukemia is GONE!!!! But now he realizes that it is a hidden monster that I fight everyday. I won’t allow it to rear it’s ugly head because I want to be around for a long time. I have kids to watch grow up and grandkids to wait for. His dad does not want to fight, so he is seeing 2 ends of the spectrum. So I am sure he will be much harder on me about my will and my….diet. He is there for me and I am there for him, like best friends should be. I lost a lot of so called “friends” when I was diagnosed, so that really hits you in the heart. He came along after the fact and never knew I had canser until I told him. It never stopped him from becoming such an important, vital part of my life. I wish his dad could see the same thing.

Lynne

Kris!

So glad they came to their senses and rebroadcast!

And, congrats on the new blogsite.

Make a great rest of the week.

Hydrating thoughts from da Woods!
*raises a glass of cooling water*

-dp

I love you Kris. You do inspiring things I dream of. I see your light, our light. And I know only from looking at our fear straight in the eye, did we come to learn this much joy and love. I am honored by you.

So my fave rude thing said constantly was to “be positive.” In my opinion, cancer sucks, and the only way to be positive is to go through the suckiness of it and the fear… to go THROUGH it face to face. Not put a happy face sticker on it.

Love and light,
me

Kris…thanks to the rebroadcast, my folks finally were able to see CSC!!! Thanks to you, Jackie, Oni, Melissa and Erin for sharing your lives.

Thanks to Ginger for the positive email re my issues with my A/C chemo…staring at #3 this Thursday and #4 (and final) on 10/25! Then, on to Taxol – I’m glad to hear it’s not as bad. I’m doing the same treatment as you; 4 of A/C then 4 of Taxol. I get a break for the month of January, then on to 8 weeks of radiation February, March (happy bday to me).

Jessie – WOW – chemo and school!!! You know how to party canSer gurl! :-)

All of us sexy canSer gurls and guys must hang in there and kick some canSer ass!

Carpe Diem
Kaye

Kris,
I could go on and on about you. I watched your video last night. It changed my life. You are more than amazing. I wrote about you on my blog. I think my post sums it up.
Simply incredible!
http://www.shereerensel.blogspot.com/
Sheree Rensel

Kris,
I am saving you the trouble of going to my blog to read my response to your comment. When you responded to my post, I was SHOCKED!! Here is what I wrote in all sincerity.
________________________________
“OH NO SHE DIDN’T!!”
Read this with the tone and attitude of one of my lost street girls I teach every day!
I truly can’t believe you responded to my post!
I have NEVER been a person interested in celebrity. I have had friends who have collected autographs of artists. I thought that was absurd. I have always felt we are ALL people on an equal playing field. If anyone has been deemed a “celebrity”, it is due to LUCK. However, there are bunches of others who for whatever reason become notorious and get the attention. In your case, it is a bit ironic, but so deserved.
The ONLY time I have ever had a celebrity moment was when I was crossing the street in Manhattan in the early 80′s. Andy Warhol stopped to talk to me. I just stood there. I couldn’t speak. I was shocked and ashamed because I knew in my heart; he is just another human being. I told myself, “TALK SHEREE!!!” I couldn’t.
This is the second time I have felt this way. Really Kris. I am in awe of you. You are so unbelievable; you cause me to be speechless. I can’t believe you wrote to me.
Thank you. I am humbled.
Sheree

I am so thankful that I watched your show last night. You are an amazing woman and a ray of sunshine and personality. Thank you for sharing, and continuing to share, your journey with us. Congratulations on the news you haven’t posted yet!

Kris,
I just discovered you from a posting on my internet “support” talk list for Waldenstrom’s Macroglobulinemia. Yep, I’ve got one of those incurable, unpronouncable, slow growing, rare, stage 4 pesky little cancers also. Mine is a type of non-Hodgkins lymphoma. Just wanted to drop you a note to wish you well and let you know that I will order your book (hooray, more money for you!), and I look forward to watching your film later this month. Here’s wishing you the very best!
Gerri McDonald
gerri-slc@hotmail.com

Kris,
I don’t have cancer. I hope to never have cancer but my mom has had breast cancer twice. I live in daily fear of getting the dreaded disease. How selfish am I? Cancer is a constant fear of mine. Thank you for making me feel not so afraid.

Monica

Life goes on, right? That’s what Crazy, Sexy, Cancer Cancer Tips is all about. I saw the book in a rounder at Safeway in my hometown, Belmont, CA, and I thought, “Right on, Kris! Speak your mind and spread the word!” You’re a brave chick. Far braver than I. Write (and video) On! I’ll be checking you out.

Warmly,

Jill

Hi Kris. I just started reading your book and it is amazing, as are you. I live in the city and was more then thrilled to here you are going to be here Friday. I then realized I am having I will be in the hospital tomorrow for a minor procedure, but I think they are going to make me stay a day or two. I hope I make it there in time. Not that your book is not inspiring enough, but I would love to come. I could use some extra insparation lately. The cancer is under control, but, everything that comes with it has unravelled. I really hope to see you and can’t wait to watch your documentary. Thanks for being you, Rachel!

Just when your tour is complete, it will be time for another one. Just make sure you make it back to VA. It would be nice to chat with someone else that has EHE like me. Several weeks ago I started a clinical trial – oral chemo drug which ended up sending me to the hospital last week. Apparently, I developed every known side effect to the extreme, so they took me off it for a short time. The dr said that those that have had side effects, have been responding positively to the meds. Could you imagine….an actual treatment for EHE???!!?? It would be amazing! I’ll start back on the meds in a couple days and hopefully the side effects won’t be so bad. There certainly are days when a simple smile is a struggle when you feel so terrible. Just trying to keep my eye on the prize and the great life God has in store for me. Although the journey is rough, even brutal at times, God sees us through so victory will prevail!

Kris,

(First of all, ignore my online persona name, it’s a long story.)

You probably don’t remember me, but I was the 1st AC on Kaylin’s Prayer and went to NYU with DeSales, Wendy, David, Pagan, and Brett from Five Years. I looked/look like Overton from Living Single. :)

I just heard about your story from a friend who’s going to see you this week (I can’t attend, though I wish I could) and when I saw your site and the trailer I recognized you immediately.

I just wanted to tell you that what you’re doing is truly inspiring and I’m sending every bit of positive energy to you that I can.

When I met you 9 or so years ago I thought you were an amazing actor.

I was wrong.

You’re just amazing.

All the best.

Can’t wait to see the show tonight! As my cancer path took me in the same direction, I know it’ll be both a joy & kick in the ass reminder to behold your bold story.

Another crazysexy sistah,
Jennifer

I DVR’d your documentary and have been watching it over the last few weeks. I just want to let you know you have inspired me to make some health-related changes in my own life. Thank you and best wishes!

Treat Cancer with Flavonoids:

http://www.treat-cancer.nl

Treat-Cancer.nl

Hi Kris,
Hey I saw you on Oprah and you are have a magical aura!! I cannot wait to see your movie. Congrats to you! YOU ROCK!
XO,
Kitty

BRAVO!! This was the MOST inspirational documentary I have ever seen. I touched me completely and if you don’t win an Academy Award something is seriously wrong. Everyone has been touched by cancer in one way or another and your approach is an inspiration that one must take control of their own life and treatment. Thank you – THANK YOU!

Lynda

BRAVO!! This was the MOST inspirational documentary I have ever seen. I touched me completely and if you don’t win an Academy Award something is seriously wrong. Everyone has been touched by cancer in one way or another and your approach is an inspiration that one must take control of their own life and treatment. Thank you – THANK YOU!

Lynda

I’m surprised that the INDIE THEATRES (like UPSTATE FILMS in Rhinebeck) could show your movie, too…and maybe have you as the guest for the night! And have a question & answer session! :-)

We love and adore you Kris!

Elizabeth Petry
Kingston, NY
by way of Tyler, TX