Tag Archives: Cancer

Brian’s Song (1971) Rated G

Posted on August 31, 2023 by laurarachel4

Based on the true story of the friendship between teammates Brian Piccolo and Gale Sayers, Chicago Bears Receivers. Based on the book, I Am Third by Gale Sayers. Starring James Caan, Billy Dee Williams, and Jack Warden.  This was filmed months … Continue reading →

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Bound by a Secret (2009) Rated NR

Posted on May 15, 2023 by laurarachel4

Two long-time friends are bound by a secret. When one of them starts dying of cancer, they have to make a decision on releasing the knowledge of the secret daughter. Starring Meredith Baxter, Lesley Ann Warren, and Bridget White. This … Continue reading →

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Touched by Romance (2014) Rated G

Posted on November 16, 2022 by laurarachel4

When an author is diagnosed with cancer, her nurse starts a new treatment of helping her finish her novels with joy. Starring Doris Roberts, Rachael Carpani, and Ernie Hudson. This is a complex film. It has heart, but it needs … Continue reading →

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I Love That for You (Showtime) Rated TV-MA

Posted on May 8, 2022 by laurarachel4

A woman who has overcome childhood leukemia dreams of being a host on a shopping network. Starring Bess Armstrong, Vanessa Bayer, and Molly Shannon.  I was pleasantly surprised by this show. It’s well written and is a wonderful, understated comedy. … Continue reading →

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Everything’s Gonna Be Okay (Freeform) Rated NR

Posted on February 6, 2020 by laurarachel4

After their father’s untimely death, Nicholas and his two half-sisters must learn to live together. Starring Kayla Cromer, Adam Faison, and Maeve Press. I was pleasantly surprised by this show. It’s not the best show, but it has heart. Nicholas, … Continue reading →

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Midway to Heaven (2011) Rated PG

Posted on July 10, 2018 by laurarachel4

Ned Stevens lost his wife to cancer years ago but can’t seem to leave her memory and move on with his life. His daughter comes home from college with a new beau and believes it’s time for her father to … Continue reading →

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Beverly Lewis’ The Confession (2013) Rated NR

Posted on July 17, 2017 by laurarachel4

When Katie Lapp gets shunned by her Amish community, she goes in search of her biological mother, who is dying of cancer. When she finds her mother, she must set the record straight, including a little mistaken identity. Based on … Continue reading →

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Terry (2005) Rated NR

Posted on June 9, 2017 by laurarachel4

The film tells the story of Terry Fox and his cross country marathon through Canada with an artificial leg, to raise awareness for cancer research. Starring Shawn Ashmore, Ryan McDonald, Noah Reid. This is a great inspirational film about a … Continue reading →

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November Christmas (2010) Rated G

Posted on May 23, 2016 by laurarachel4

The story of a girl is battling cancer and how it affects the people around her. Starring Sam Elliott, John Corbett, Sarah Paulson, Emily Alyn Lind. This is one of the one of the best Hallmark Hall of Fame Christmas … Continue reading →

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Deadpool (2016) Rated R

Posted on May 22, 2016 by laurarachel4

A mercenary discovers he has cancer; to cure it he undergoes a rogue experiment. Starring Ryan Reynolds,  Karan Soni, Ed Skrein, T.J. Miller, Morena Baccarin. Do not be mistaken, this is not a superhero film for children. Deadpool is the … Continue reading →

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