Jade Goody

[Hels]

I'm really shocked by the hatred shown by some on here. Yes, Jade has been a bit of a daft lassie, and no, I probably wouldn't be her pal if she lived next door to me. But - I don't really know her, I only know of her from the press. And her "misdemeanors" have certainly not been significant enough for some of the strong words on the forum! There are certainly worse offenders in the press, sadly all too regularly - real criminals, real bigots, etc. What words can you reserve for them?

I think Jade is quite right to continue with her press coverage if she sees it as appropriate. Becasue:

- She has been in the spotlight since BB and perhaps its just a case of trying to carry on with as much normality as possible. The spotlight is all her sons know
- She will get paid for it which will benefit her family when the worst happens
- Perhaps it will be something her family can look back on and appreciate the sentiment of her message
- Maybe her story will drive just 1 or 2 people to go for the smear test that might ultimately save their lives. Surely that has to be valuable.

[Mary G]

- Maybe her story will drive just 1 or 2 people to go for the smear test that might ultimately save their lives. Surely that has to be valuable.

A really valid point, Hels. Prompted me to check this:

http://scienceblog.cancerresearchuk.org ... screening/

[from Cancer Research UK]

This week has seen intense media coverage of Jade Goody’s struggle with cervical cancer. Jade, who sadly was diagnosed with the disease in August 2008, has been told this week that her cervical cancer has spread.

The publicity around Jade’s diagnosis has led many more people to ask questions and seek information about cervical cancer - we’ve seen a dramatic leap in the number of people visiting the cervical cancer pages of our patient information website, CancerHelp UK.

[Hels]

Unfortunately all too many young women think cancer is something which only happens to older women. Or get embarassed by the thought of such a proceedure.

The press said that Kylie's battle with cancer heightened awareness, particularly amoungst younger women - if Jade being in the press does that too, then maybe some good will come from her profile.

[the ice maiden]

Good posts Hels. Can I just say, 'who hasn't annoyed someone in their life? Are some of you thinking that just because you disagree with things that Jade has done she deserves what she is going through. My God, I would hate to think what some people think that I deserve!!! All I can say is that the people who are making these comments have surely never had someone close to them die of this disease, because it is one of the cruelest things I have ever seen.
It is sad to think that it takes young 'celebrities' to have an illness like this to highlight the importance of regular screening. In saying this one my nieces went to the nurse with a lump on her breast when she was about 22 and was dismissed and told not to be so ridiculous in thinking she had anything wrong with her because she was too young. Cancer knows no age limit.
Jade is quite right to do the press coverage that she is-because she is securing her sons financially, but I'm sure they and her would give that up for her to be able to tuck them into bed at night.

[Ticketty Boo!]

After a week of bandwagon jumping from many of you, I think it only fair to point out a couple of things;

Am I impressed at all by anything that Jade Goody has ever done - no, for the reasons that I stated above. If she appears on TV - I switch the channel. If she's on the front of a newspaper - I buy another one.
Did I mention her cancer, wish it upon her, or express any form of happiness mentioning cancer - no, but being ill does not stop someone being a pain in the erse.
Have I lost someone to cancer - yes, my father in law last August.
Do I hate Jade Goody? - No, i don't hate anybody!

When I said she wouldn't be missed - I of course meant by me. How could I possibly have spoken on behalf of anyone else?

Please try reading the lines as opposed to reading inbetween them?

[Ninja Mania]

She won't be missed.

Dont know or speak for anyone else, but I read it the way YOU wrote it T.B

[susanna203]

I feel really sorry for her, and I can't believe people are still not over the whole racism row from Celebrity Big Brother in 2007.

[Pans Lass]

Funny how most of us read it the other way Ticketty Boo but don't dig yourself a deeper hole.

Like you said:

Am I impressed at all by anything that Jade Goody has ever done - no, for the reasons that I stated above. If she appears on TV - I switch the channel. If she's on the front of a newspaper - I buy another one.

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If that is the case why did you even reply to this post in the first ...you could have clicked and moved to another topic and kept your opinion to yourself .

[Ticketty Boo!]

If that is the case why did you even reply to this post in the first ...you could have clicked and moved to another topic and kept your opinion to yourself .

I could indeed, as could we all on every topic on every forum - and every forum would then lie empty with nobody posting on it?

[Pans Lass]

Why contradict yourself ?

People only post on topics that interests them and as you clearly state you are not interested in Jade Goody ...hence 'If she appears on TV - I switch the channel. If she's on the front of a newspaper - I buy another one.'

Best thing you could have done was switched topics .

[Mary G]

Why contradict yourself ?

People only post on topics that interests them and as you clearly state you are not interested in Jade Goody ...hence 'If she appears on TV - I switch the channel. If she's on the front of a newspaper - I buy another one.'

Best thing you could have done was switched topics .

Excellent, Pans Lass. I completely agree with your perceptive, well-expressed comment. As do most other people here, in my opinion.

[blueboyno1]

Well spotted Pans Lass ,go to the top of the class.

[esharp25]

As a 29 year old woman who has been getting treatment for breast cancer for a year and a half even I can't imagine what Jade is going through..knowing the feeling of what it's like to be told you have cancer is devastating, (even more so when it's so far on treatment is limited) and having 3 young kids myself don't blame Jade for wanting to provide for her kids when shes not there...if she can secure a solid financial future for them by selling her story to the paper...why bl**dy not!!!!! That s probably the least that she feels she can do for thier future!!!!!...she may not be everybodys cup of tea but if even 1 more life is saved from seeing Jades story in the paper does it really matter what her reasons for doing it are!!!

[rtodd31]

Yeah your right em but then you are my sister in law xxx

shes still somebody's daughter she's also a mother and shes a very young girl who's going to be leaving her young ones behind regardless of how people see her my heart goes out to anyone who has to leave there kids behind and other family members at this point in time jades heart will be breaking knowing she's not gonna be there to see her kids grow up i can't imagine how that'd feel as a mother so i hope jades last few months or however long she has left are happy ones with her family and friends cos really who cares what other people think of her shes still a person with feelings and as said before in previous posts she may not be everybodys cup of tea but if we were all the same how boring the world would be

Makes me wonder why people don't like her have they met her and got to know her or is it impressions on the tv i just hope her kids never see all these comments people have been making especially on you tube to the world she may be a pain, loud whatever else but to her children shes there whole world and the one person they probably felt security with and thats all going to change, we have all lost someone we care and love at some point the joys of being a celebrity some people want to know whats going on and thats how they end up all over the papers

[blueboyno1]