"When I was first diagnosed with cancer Katie said she thought it was shameful I was making money out of this. It was so hurtful.
"When I was first told about the cancer doctors said that if I didn't have immediate tretament it would have been too late.
"That's how serious it was - and still is.
"Then, recently, I got a phone call from the editor of a column I do saying that Katie had watched my TV programme and was sorry because she hadn't realised how serious it was.
"And I swear to you I put the phone down and I just sobbed because people listen to Katie.
"They believe what she says and she has a huge influence on people.
"Yes, I suppose I could have had a go back at her but the truth is, I just don't have strength. There's no fight left in me. So in the end I just thanked her in my column for her kind words.
"Before cancer I always used to say I didn't care what people said about me. But the truth is I cared then and I care even more now, which is why it's been devastating to hear that some people think I made all this up for money.
"I really feel like a sick person now, even though I try not to. I try to stay light-hearted about it but I feel what I imagine a 70-year-old woman feels like when her bones ache.
"So when people say I'm scamming it hurts.
"There's a blog where people are claiming I'm a faker, that I don't have cancer at all.
"Can people really be that sick in the head to make it up? Or did I just shave my head for fun?"
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It does not matter what I say as you will never read this and none of your people around you are listening either, which is a shame. I am not mad, merely a mother of 3. I dream of you at night which is strange for me to have an expericence like this and feel if you listen to what I have to say may be you maybe that MIRICLE and live through this.
xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
By vicky. Posted March 1 2009 at 12:47 AM.
Lets hope there is such a thing as a miricle.You are so brave
By Jill. Posted February 22 2009 at 1:48 PM.
When you were first in B.Brother,i remember reading the paper and was disgusted how the press were calling you a fat pig!! It was unreal.Like playground bullying,it was awful. Then you turned it all around and made it to the top....I thought that was sweet justice. I admire the way you have used the press now for your own advantage and you are earning more money for your sons sake. So if anyone wants to critizise you,they can just shut up and get a life!!
I think you are brilliant,and you really do have balls.
Im not particulary religious,but I will pray for you and your sons. God Bless you Jade,you are a beautiful brave girl.
By Becca. Posted February 22 2009 at 12:46 AM.
jade and jack have a fab day sunday.
my prays are with u and your family
keep strong girl.
out with the old name and in with the new name
jade tweed... lets hope is good for you sweetheart.
i will be thinking of you and jack and family on your wedding day have a good day.
love angela manchester xox
By angela ) anthony. Posted February 22 2009 at 12:04 AM.
Jade, all the very, very best for tomorrow. We are all keeping our fingers crossed for you. You have spoken about being 'uneducated' and wanting proper education for your lovely boys, which is totally understandable. However, educated or not, the kind of attitude and dignity you possess really cannot be bought. Oh, and actually, all of us think you look really pretty (today's Mirror). Lots of love to you and Jack and the boys xxx
By Linda. Posted February 21 2009 at 7:24 PM.
Jade, my heart hurts for you and your family xxx Life can be so cruel. Thinking of you xxx
By Julie Delaney. Posted February 21 2009 at 6:20 PM.
dear jade what is kate price thinking she should be supporting you not being nasty i really feel for you at this moment in time keep strong love amy xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
By by amy. Posted February 20 2009 at 11:49 PM.
youl always be a great mum the world will never forget you your in our hearts your so brave good luck with your treatment and good luck with your wedding on sunday have a great time love amy xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
By by amy. Posted February 20 2009 at 11:15 PM.
Dear Jade
Just to say how much so many of us admire your amazing strength and spirit and for all this work you are doing to secure your sons' futures. How dare ANYBODY criticise you for anything - you are an inspiration. Just keep fighting, Jade, enjoy your wedding and don't worry about any bad press you have ever had. You've had more good press than most people could ever expect to have in a lifetime. Thinking about you loads, Jade.
Sue
By Sue. Posted February 20 2009 at 4:25 PM.
Just want to say your such a brave and beutifull person Jade have a great wedding god bless you all / by the way u dont look like a plucked chicken ya look stunning god bless u love and thinking of u and your boys x x x x x x x x Just watched ya program and think the dog eats to much ha ha all the best for sunday darling x x x x x x
By DEBBIE. Posted February 19 2009 at 11:40 PM.
Jade,
So so sorry to read what you are going through, I have always liked and respected you for what you have achieved in your short hard life, you have never complained just got on with everything. I saw you on Celeb BB and was very annoyed at your treatment, all it was, was 2 people who did not get one nothing more. As for Katie Price, she is just a sad and shallow person who has to have attention all the time and is not worth thinking about. You are a decent, loving kind hearted human being dont ever forget that. Much love to you and your family.
By Martina . Posted February 17 2009 at 12:10 PM.
DEAR JADE,
WAS SO SAD TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR SAD NEWS I JUST WANTED TO SAY YOUR AN AMAZING GIRL & A INSPIRATIONS TO US ALL..
PLEASE KEEP YOUR SPIRITS UP & I HOPE GOD BLESSES YOU & HOPE THAT THERE IS A MIRACLE OUT THERE FOR YOU TO SURVIVE THIS NASTY DISEASE...
HOPE YOUR WEDDING TO JACK GOES WELL FOR YOU BOTH & YOU'VE GOT AMAZING LITTLE BOYS WHO HAVE A VERY SPECIAL MUMMY.
TAKECARE JADE & WE ARE ALL PRAYING FOR YOU & YOUR'LL ALWAYS BE IN OUR HEARTS!!!!!!
MAY GOD BLESS YOU & YOUR SONS LUV YILLY XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
By yilly. Posted February 17 2009 at 11:59 AM.
Jade,
I watched you at the beginning on BB before you became a celeb and thought you were such a genuine honest breath of fresh air. Yes you've come out with some clangers over the years, yes you've played the media game and made a fortune (and bloody well done too, you done it all with your fantastic personality. Anyone out there who bitches...how much money do you earn? How good and exciting and well paid is your 'career'?) but you've done yourself proud!
You are clearly an excellent mother and daughter and the love and care you've given the people you love will be with them always.
Your boys are such credits to you and will always have you in their hearts as their mummy who gave them life and loved and cared for them as babies and ensured that they had the best start in life. I admire you so much. There are always going to be sickos and dicks out there who have nasty things to say but please know that so much love is coming from so many people.
By Tanya. Posted February 16 2009 at 11:25 PM.
Ive been so upset over all the latest news with you jade.I want to wish you the best for your wedding to jack.and hope you can try to forget for one day and have the best day ever that you so deserve.My thoughts are with you and your 2 beautiful boys.x
By tanya. Posted February 16 2009 at 9:18 PM.
Since i heard the terrible news over the weekend about the dreaded horrible diease that you have, you Jade have really truly played on my mind and it's realy upset me. It's true what they say 'no one knows whats around the corner'. I lost my dad to cancer some years ago when he had his whole life infront of him just like you and again it's really hit home that i should live life today as who knows what will come tomorow. If i could take the pain and the worry away like i know any other human being would then if i had one wish then thats what it would beright now. Thinking of you and more than anything hope that you are not in pain and can enjoy your time with those two handsome boys, your sons, Bobby and Freddie.
By Ann. Posted February 16 2009 at 7:23 PM.
Dear Jade My sincere heart felt sympathy goes to you and your family especially your little ones. However, all i want to say to you is that, for as long as your have breath in you, for as long as your heart is still beating, you must never ever lose hope. I am praying for you and i know there are many other people praying for you, people who believe that the Lord has a unique way of turning misfortune into unbelievable bliss,.....sickness into health and a lot of other things in between. All i urge you to do is to trust in the Lord and you will never be dissapointed, whatever he has decided for you. The guarantee is that if you trust in Him wholey, you will be assured of a much more comfortable time and peace of mind than you can ever imagine between now and when your time is up, which i can guarantee you only God knows and it may not be as soon as you expect. Forgive me if it feels as though i am trying to raise your hopes but i could not find a better way of asking you to please trust in Him...you have nothing to lose. I have been living with what the doctors say is irrepairable lung damage for 5yrs and becuase of my weakend immune system surgery is out of the question but i have nevr lost hope. My comfort comes from my creator and He has the final word. I ahve been on oxygen 24/7 since 2005 and every now and then i have difficulty breathing. I know that i cannot directly relate to your pain but God definately does and He is watching over your right now. God Bless you
By joseph . Posted February 16 2009 at 4:41 PM.
I like katie price but she needs to think before opening her mouth, Jade is going through a horrible time and needs peoples support, not peoples bad comments about her, so if you can't think of anything nice to say about jade shut up, thoughts are with you jade and your family xx
By sara. Posted February 16 2009 at 1:49 PM.
I like katie and im sure she didnt realise the true extent of ur illness. I lost my dad to that deadful disease katie did say come for a cup of tea lifes too short to hold grudges. Wishing you all the love in the world and strenght Dee xxxx
By Dee scott. Posted February 15 2009 at 11:54 AM.
Indeed a hear wrenching sad story. My opinion is that we are being poisoned with the chemicals they put in food these days. battery acid in sugar, flouride in tooth paste (flouride isnt healthy its actually a toxic waste from aluminum smelting) Trisodium Phospahte in cheerios cereal which is a drive way cleaner, anti freeze in ince cream and the list goes on.
God made good food, man poisoned it. My prayers are with you
By dave. Posted February 15 2009 at 9:17 AM.
JADE YOU ARE A GREAT EXAMPLE. KEEP YOUR HEART UP. LOVE YOU AND YOU 2 BOYS
By sarah mcgiolla bhride. Posted February 14 2009 at 10:51 PM.
actually I dont know you, but I wish to you healing and I asure you that there are too many people around the world that respect and love you as a human being even if they dont even know you. god bless you and your heart. BE GOOD
Magic
By Magic. Posted February 11 2009 at 9:21 PM.
Keep fighting and ignore plastic face Katie price.
By Shane. Posted February 11 2009 at 1:52 PM.
OH! dear Jade u r amaizing person i have ever seen u r doing well 4 yr sons and ur family u r great person We pray for u and ur family God bless u
By Rahwa. Posted February 10 2009 at 6:48 PM.
May God watch over you and keep you safe My prayers are with you God bless you
By pearlie. Posted February 10 2009 at 2:02 PM.
jade i think that you are a truly amazing person, i really feel for you, you are so full of life and i know that the fire in you will never be put out, you have a fighting spirit inside you and i know that you will beat this; all my love, thougts and prayers are with you carmen
By carmen. Posted February 10 2009 at 10:33 AM.
My prayers y thoughts are with you y your beautiful boys, God listens y is there for you. Keep strong Jade There's a lot of people out there that think you are a Special Girl.
God Bless
Olwyn
By olwyn. Posted February 10 2009 at 9:33 AM.
MY HART GOES OUT TO YOU JADE IAM A MUM HAVE A DAUGHTER AND 2 SONS PLUSS GRAND CHILDREN . I HAVE A PARTNER GETTING OVER CANCER. YOU ARE AVERY BRAVE YOUNG LADY I HOPE ALL GOES WELL FOR YOU MY LOVE I SEND ALL MY LOVE AND A KISS FROM ME TO YOU KIND REGARDS FROM SHIRLEYXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
By SHIRLEY. Posted February 10 2009 at 12:16 AM.
jade , i am so so sorry for your troubles, i think you are just ace ,i have always loved watching you on telly and the randomness you come out with ..my thoughts are with you now and always xxxsarah xxxxx
By sarah waddington. Posted February 9 2009 at 4:39 PM.
when i saw you on big brother having your wicked way with silpa there was no one i hated like you jade but having seen you,with what you going through i feel sad for you and i pray that you leave for many years to see your son's grow and God Bless you.keep strong and by the way i forgave yo long time ago i look forward to seeing you well and healthy
By anne bicknell. Posted February 9 2009 at 9:27 AM.
Hi Jade, watched u 1st on big brother. Think u were fantastic then & still are. Ur so strong & brave, forget what other people think. U ur boys & family come 1st, stay strong. U r simply the best love Fiona xx
By Fiona. Posted February 9 2009 at 8:28 AM.
I wish I had a fraction of your drive and determination Jade.You are a shining example to us all.
By valerie hutton. Posted February 8 2009 at 10:48 PM.
have been watching you on tv good luck to you and your boys my heart goes out to you best wishes,,,,
By pauline page. Posted February 8 2009 at 9:31 PM.
think you have got what you deserve if it is true,why do people call her a tv star?WHAT has she actually done only get up peoples noses,deffo would"nt miss her! money grabbing nothing,just stating what a lot of people are thinking.
By alan richards. Posted February 8 2009 at 7:51 PM.
just want to send u love honey ,
these are wonderful times we live in
and it is amazing what they can do
Best of British luck Jade love from Pearl
By Pearl in Plymouth. Posted February 8 2009 at 1:45 PM.
dear jade,
i think your brilliant! so much courage,i pray for you and those lovely little boys of yours that you pull through this terrible illness ignore those spiteful comments they are not worth it! you go girl and show them your inner strength.
By mags. Posted February 8 2009 at 1:16 PM.
I am sure Kate is now wanting to eat her words, or let the ground open up and swallow her. She is a mother of three children. WHAT !! would she do in Jades position. Talk to the horses I think not she would be talking about it in exactley the same way.
Anyway enough abour HER negative comments, our concerns are for Jade & her family, you still have a lot of fight in you, FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT!. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Be strong. Get Well thinking of you all.
By Chrissey. Posted February 8 2009 at 10:01 AM.
Hi Jade, I watched the video and read the messages on you tube. They are very sick people to say things like that.
You just have to think about your 2 little boys and do what's best for them and if it means showing your bald head and selling your story to the papers so be it it's for your children's future and they come first. Be strong,
Lot's of love from Sheila Liverpool
By sheila. Posted February 6 2009 at 9:45 PM.
Jade you are in my prayers ,stay strong and positive ,you have two gorgeous little boys and a mother who loves you and is there for you.
You look beautiful without hair ,you have such lovely features .
Prayer is very powerful and so is belief .
Hugs Colleen
By colleen. Posted February 5 2009 at 6:18 PM.
Dear Jade, I would be the first to admit you have never been one of my favourite celebrities and Celebrity Big Brother was not one of your better moments; but let me tell you young lady you are very, very brave and I greatly admire your strength of character. Now I see the real Jade. A very beautiful mother who wants only the best for her sons. So Jade, with all my heart I wish you well and truly hope you can battle this horrendous disease. God bless you Jade.
By Jane. Posted February 4 2009 at 8:24 PM.
good luck jade..you have picked yourself up before..please god you will do it again..you have the strength to fight this...you will find it..for your boys...as for k price...who is she...what is she.....forget about her...god bless you jade..you will be in my prayers tonight xxxx
By xttina. Posted January 25 2009 at 12:40 AM.
jade you are a strong determind person dont listen to katie price she was and still is a nobody you are 10 of her i have 7 children and cant even start to imagine what you must be feeling your a fig hter i wish you and your boys all the luck you deserve x x x
By judy evans. Posted January 24 2009 at 12:10 AM.
Keep you chin up Jade, you have the support of your family, friends & Fans and even people who have not been a Fan, watching your programme made me cry, my mum has cancer and it does'nt feel real (life) you have your up & down days and sometimes you think your losing it, i found it better when i had a good cry, don't feel silly, crying heels the pain and helps you cope, look after yourself and take it easy, rest, let people take care of you, they want too, their your family & friends, your in my prays. Love Maria - Liverpool xxxxxxx
By maria. Posted January 21 2009 at 11:04 PM.
Katie Price needs to sort her own life out, before she criticises other people!! I think you are extremely brave, you have two lovely boys to live for, and they will give you the strength you need to fight this disease. You are a brilliant mum, a hard worker and I admire you for always being a fighter. Good luck Jade, with whatever path you take in life. Keep strong for yourself as well as your boys. Best wishes and love to you all. Tina
By Tina Howe. Posted January 21 2009 at 2:55 PM.
hi there , i have watched ur show and read all the articals , i think ur very brave for doing wat ur doing , as for the comment katie price made i'd let it off , she cant aford to talk about anyone just look at her history !!, you stay strong and hope one day to see pics of u and ur boys in austraila all the best and our prayers go to u and ur family
By dawn. Posted January 20 2009 at 10:34 PM.
Dear Jade, keep strong sweetheart. Just concentrate on beating this and staying with your boys. More people than you know are willing you on. Always thinking and praying for you xxxxxx
By louise. Posted January 20 2009 at 8:26 PM.
I spoke to you at the airport when i collected my daughter and two grandaughters. Isaid to you good luck and we gave each other kiss on cheek and a hug .you have not been out of my mind since .you have two lovely well behaved boys to your credit you are to much of a good mum to them to ever be forgotten. you are a very brave girl and my family and myself wish you so much love and luck to beat this and reach your dream you so much deserve.xxxxxxxxxxxxxx a kiss from us all
By marilyn . Posted January 20 2009 at 2:26 PM.
jade i think you are so brave,i have three kids that are my life,i can only imagine your pain,i liked katie price ,but not anymore,what she said was so cruel,thinking of you,god blessx
By rachel,co.dublin. Posted January 20 2009 at 11:31 AM.
Jade,
I've got so much admiration for your courage in facing this horrific disease and tolerating the unnecessary abuse from such insensitive people. For Katy Price to say such a thing is an absoulte joke; money is her BIGGEST motivator in life.
Channel all your energy in beating this disease for you and your boys and just forget about the petty remarks and comments from such insignificant people. My prayers go out for you tonight Jade, YOU CAN BEAT THIS - GIVE IT YOUR ALL DARLING. X
By Dilini. Posted January 20 2009 at 3:32 AM.
Keep Strong Jade but remember to let yourself have those down days do not punish yourself. I have lived with a very rare form of cancer now for almost 30 years, I have a brain tumour, lung and pancreatic tumours. My son was my gift from God and so are your two precious boys. God chooses us special ones to give life to the next special ones who will go on to make a difference. I hold you close in my thoughts everyday. Keep Smiling and kiss them boys as much as you can. They will never forget you.
By Maria Peat. Posted January 19 2009 at 7:38 PM.
I lost my mum to cancer last year and was devestated and I am 36. Keep strong for your boys and forget what that meaningless money grabber is saying.... she seems to have conveniently forgotten that she was going to have the birth of her first child shown on a web-site..... now that is attention seeking.... good luck with your treatment.
By Emma. Posted January 19 2009 at 12:40 PM.
i'm thinking about you and praying you will make it i'm sure you will you are so strong forget katie price she has every aspect of her life on tv vile person good luck anne xx
By anne. Posted January 19 2009 at 11:58 AM.
God is above everything, and where hope is not within sight , he restores it protects his people from harm and the wickedeness of this world. BE STRONG MY DEAR AND ALL SHALL BE FINE.
By jim buyoya. Posted January 19 2009 at 3:02 AM.
Jade ur a strong woman so u can get through this do it for your 2 wonderfull boys! love megan
By megan. Posted January 19 2009 at 1:33 AM.
jade be strong you can do this, be kind to yourself and dont give people like jordan a second thought, she is just a foul mouth slut, if you want to come down to the country for a rest with the boys, we'll look after you and no one would know you are here.let me know,I have 2 kids just a bit older than you. sending you big hugs,I too have always liked you, your a tough lady jade you can do it.x
By jooney. Posted January 19 2009 at 1:07 AM.
stay strong Jade, and use all your energy to fight this terrible disease.You have a good heart and a pleasant nature.
Ignore that vile woman Jordan and the equally spiteful bloggers.
Wishin you tons of love and luck
Lndi xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
By Lindi. Posted January 19 2009 at 12:42 AM.
Keep strong Jade.
Ignore the nasty vermin in this life and concentrate on yourself and your boys. Treasure every second.
I have always liked you as a person and it will never change, i wish i could give you a massive hug and take all your pain and illness away.
Miracles happen, just keep your faith my love.
Love always Dawwn xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
By dawn. Posted January 18 2009 at 11:32 PM.
jade i've always thought you were a survivor and i know your survive this , your truly an inspiration !! when katie price first said what she said i was absolutley furious i thought how dare she !! it shows how much of a good person you are to forgive her for what she said !! but it has put me right off her !! anytime i see her i think about what she said and it just gets my back up but all that aside jade i'm rooting for you 100% , you'll make it !! i'm gonna say a prayer for you tonight , stay strong !! be strong !! XxXxXxXxX
By JAYNE. Posted January 18 2009 at 11:08 PM.
Dont listen to those horrid people godforbid anything happens like that to them and their family. I have already put loads of comments on your article. They are nasty horrid and evil people, and this shows the worse of humankind.
By zabelle. Posted January 18 2009 at 10:49 PM.
Its all very well Katie Price criticising, when she makes money at any given opportunity, even allowing the cameras into her private life and showing things on TV that are very personal and private. She also gives interviews about her disabled son too. What a hypocrite!
By Isabel. Posted January 18 2009 at 10:46 PM.
Jade, you are a remarkable girl. You have already survived so many really hard times in your life and this one will be no different. You WILL beat this disease but need to draw on all the strength of those close to you and let them look after you until you are well again. You are an inspiration to everyone with cancer and anyone who finds themselves in the darkest of places. Jade, you have my respect and admiration. God bless you xxx PS. You look beautiful in these photos!
By Lindsay. Posted January 18 2009 at 10:54 PM.
GOOD LUCK TO U AND YOUR BOYS I PRAY U MAKE YOUR DREAM TO AUSTALIA AND I KNOW U WILL SO LOOK BACK ON MY EMAIL AND REMEMBER WHAT I SAID AS YOUR BOARDING THAT PLAIN TO GREAT LIFE WITH YOUR BOYS AND A MAN WHO DESERVES YOUR LOVE XXX
By anita. Posted January 18 2009 at 9:06 PM.
Good luck Jade , you are a good person and all you need to do is look at your little boys faces every day to give you the strength to fight another day .Dont worry about what people are saying - they may face what you are going through one day and realise how brave you are .You carry on earning your money for your boys just like you always have. I hope Jack comes through for you but if he doesnt ....So what , its your boys who are the mainstay of your life ..Love Pat
By Patricia townend. Posted January 18 2009 at 9:56 PM.
Jade i wish you and your boys much for the future. I have sought out the blog u spoke about it is truly vile and you should disreguard people who have nothing better to do. I hope you beat all those odds . I admire you speaking out and I think you could do alot of good educating others. We know the facts now move on and try to be positive in the face of it all. I feel the media do abuse your vunrability but you can be one step ahead if you really want to take care
By bridget haslam. Posted January 18 2009 at 7:12 PM.
Jade stay strong you look so beautiful with no hair, stay proud you are and will be an inspiration to all people with cancer. If i could i would hug you i will send you a big hug in this message.......everyone should be so proud of you stay just the way you are dont ever change and i pray you will get through this.. my love to you and your boys x
By sue jeacock. Posted January 18 2009 at 7:31 PM.
katie pric eof all ppl shouldnt have judged like anyone would make something lke that up. i hope jade all the best and pray she beats this vile disease. my prays are with u and your family ..
By lizzy. Posted January 18 2009 at 6:13 PM.
my heart goes out to u jade and ur boys i hope u pull through this them boys need u forgett wat people say u and them boys r the important ones here be strong love hayley
By hayley. Posted January 18 2009 at 5:46 PM.