The whole spectacle surrounding Jade Goody's illness and wedding is really quite bizarre. Is this not the same Jade Goody who, not all too long ago, was embroiled in a race row thanks to her appearance on Big Brother a second time round. Are those, media including, issuing their "best wishes" as Jade battles with cancer not those same people who, not all too long were criticizing and publicly denouncing Jade Goody as a loudmouthed racist who should grow up? I have every sympathy for her and her family in this difficult time, and I am very sorry that treatment was ineffective. I was not one of those calling Jade all the names under the sun just a few months back. The whole spectacle shows us what a celebrity culture we've become – throwing insults at celebrities when it suits, and sympathizing when it suits. There is no need for malice from anyone, equally, there is no need to suddenly change opinion in the face of new events – from villian to heroine. I just don't understand it.

With so many important stories, important people, it beats me beyond comprehension that CNN and other important news networks have to waste time on something like this, the world is upside down, Latin-America on fire with the revival of the killer Che Guevara failed ideals and revolution, China collapsing, the USA going socialist and so on, and we have to be exposed to a tragedy of a former Big Brother participant ?

Yes, a tragedy, beyond that, just fabricating "news" to make money.

get serious please.

In response to my first comment, I'd like to revise the word 'celebrity'. I stick by the fact that the media, and subsequently much of the general public, are celebrity obsessed, but I am not so sure Jade Goody is a celebrity. She has featured on TV but not necessarily for the right reasons – I'm not so sure that makes her a celebrity. Celebrity or not, I'm not sure she has achieved any great goals or aspirations that warrant the attention she has received / is receiving and as sad as her plight may be, I'm sure there are thousands of people out there more worthy of the attention from the media and the public than Jade Goody. As I have said before, her plight is sad and I am very sorry for the suffering she and her family are going through, but I do not understand the great obsession, allow her to fight her illness in peace for heaven's sake.

I believe in miracles. Doctors have said many things like that before. She may end up outliving the cancer. Remeber that great guy in the US who became one of the best hands in NASA, Doctors never gave him any chance of surviving up to 10 years; the rest is history. Please, Lady enjoy as much as you can there is tomorrow for those who believe.

For the Simple fact that Jade Goody is TIMED by illness to die soon justifies the media's scramble for the last event that celebrates her LIFE. Who cares if she was on TV for the wrong reason, how many people get such audience for the right reason? There is an endless list of people who got on TV for the same wrong reasons, top of my list which is Osama Bin Laden, so does Ahmadenezaad, so does Chavez, so did Monica Lewinsky, so did Elton John (at one point). Let's celebrate this lady's last joyful moment with her whether she's racist or not. And for confirmation sake, I am not white. Congratulations JADE. Live your last days happily. Happy married life, be it for a day or an hour. Enjoy Life.

I'm wondering what is wrong with John Fischer. Is it that he doesn't want the children to be taken care of or that he has nothing to offer the poor children. I doff my hat for Jade. Some cannot even breath let alone with such stark reality of their death setting in with obvious and scary signs.

with god all things are possible,so dont give up

I think she deserves a chance to the media,whether she's being given publicity or not is her business.she should not be criticised.I feel she's doing what is best for herself and her kids.

As a father of three small children, I can safely say that I would do whatever it took (within legal limits of course) to take care of my children after I was gone. Regardless of my 'sketchy' past or the fact I may not have been a perfect human during my time here, my children are my life and when it comes to them.....all bets are off.

Good on ya Jane.

All the best Jade. Keep srong and keep faith. There is always hope.

I feel people will do anything nowadays to make money & become famous. There are so many things going on in this world that need more attention. I am sorry she is dying but for the media to pay out money in this manner is just ridiculous.

If investing approximately $1.5Mil in her two kids is her last obligation on earth, then she did a good thing.It worths having 5 kids while alive and still cant be taken care of.

I feel that however Jade wishes to spend her last days is up to her. I'm aware that there are many others in the same or worse position than her but we should respect an individual's wish regardless of who they are or what we think they've done in the past. Let's not begrudge her some happiness in her last few weeks.

Yes, it is a circus.

A circus appealing to voyeurs and the low instincts of people more obsesseed with peeping at the tragedy of other people than actually helping them – and to people lacking the dignity to die in peace. It is deplorable that the media see an oppurtunity to exploiting this situation.

Where are those millionaires celebrities? They should be helping their mate instead of letting her behaving like brainless just to make money for her kids...Beckham, Oprah,etc. where are you guys?...this girl needs your help...do it now before she goes far in her madness...

She's awesome and strong, I watched a special documentary on her once. I wonder who's going to take care of her monkeys if she dies?

This young woman is earning money the only way she knows how. She did not receive a good education herself. Jade is doing her best to ensure that her sons are provided for and receive the education she did not. One cannot dispute the fact the enormous impact this young mother has made in raising the awareness of cervical cancer. We should not judge her actions but we must applaud the results she has achieved and the legacy she will leave behind.

I am stunned this “Oliver twist” type modern tale makes international news.
The middle of crooks praises Oliver, disgraces him, his character goes through different emotions and he lives in constant fear of judgement. His life becomes very public.
Our hyped hypocrisy twists words to interpret them in an arranging way as we often live in denial. Faces of reality (Jade Goody, Tweed….) characters the medias show us picture our society (in this case UK) as a mirror and remind me of Charles Dickens tales. We forget about Nature and what’s vital to us, lose our ethics and quality moments for money, interest or jealousy.

Jade Goody has emphasised the need for women to have cervical smear tests. This will help to detect the early signs of cancer. Many women have now had smear tests in most recent weeks. This is great for progress in detecting early signs of cancer. I wish my mother had taken more/regular smear tests, and she would probably be here today. Women should not be afraid/embarassed/scared to monitor/check their health. God bless Jade. She is helping to save the lives of women just like my mum. Bless you Jade.

I sincerely sympathize with her. It's a tough decision for her to make, and I really commend her for it. By living her last days in public view goes to show how strong she is.

Yes it's a good decision for her.

right now im feeling that jade is really brave enouhg to face the reality n to be brave is not to fearless but to face the fear is to be brave. my hats off for jade's bravery.we love u jade n plz take care yourself.

So why is CNN and other news media making a big deal about our now famous Octuplets Mom Nadya Suleman trying to make money from her story to support her kids. Just because Suleman is not a famous TV actress she is not able to make money to raise her 14 children while Goody can for her few?

I say if the media are willing to pay, why not let these women do what they have to do for their children.

Of course there is always the possibilty that her death will mean that her sons do not necessarily have to grow up in a media circus. Something that Diana would have dearly loved for her sons, but being who they were, were denied.

Morbid curiosity is an unpleasant, and equally undeniable, fact of human nature. The media cannot be blamed for supplying the images that the public want to see, whether it is famine in Ethiopia, terror attacks in the USA, fires in Australia or the wedding of a bald former dental assistant. There was a time when life was such a struggle that we didn't have the time to pay any interest in anything that didn't affect us directly. Life has become easier and so we fulfil our need by watching others struggle. Some choose to watch serious Newsnight programmes about the Israelis versus the Palestinians and others choose to buy OK magazine. It is extraordinarily arrogant to suggest that what others find of interest is somehow less significant than what interests you.

I love U

She is deliberately courting the publicity, inviting the media in. Its in order to make money for her sons. The media can't be blamed really. They are doing as Jade wishes. Anyone not interested in the story can tune out.

Of course it's bizarre, but it maybe takes her mind off her fears and if she can make millions for her soon motherless kids, more power to her. I've never seen her on TV and I don't care whether she is a celebrity or not. It hardly matters.

I have never been a fan off Jade Goody, but since hearing of her diagnosis with terminal cancer I have gained respect for this strong woman. She admits she is part of a media circus and she has used this to her advantage and why not? What parent doesn't want better for their children. Why shouldn't she earn as much as possible from this tragic situation to make her boys' lives better. They are after all about to lose the person who is the very centre of their lives. I wish them all every luck in life.

Yes, this is a very sad situation and I must admit to having mixed feelings about the way it's all being played out in public. However, I do feel that in such a terrible position as Jade is, it's up to her how she deals with her plight. Who knows how we would react in the same situation.

MY late husband tried to cope with his terminal cancer by getting himself to work for up to 3 weeks before he eventually passed away ,very painfully.

I am heartened to see that many of you over there in the US have a degree of sympathy with Jade and appreciate it's her choice to cope in any way she can. Thank you for your kind thoughts. God bless Jade and her family.

Jo

UK

Yes it is sad that Jade has terminal cancer. I applaud that she is doing what she can to provide for her children after she has passed on. What saddens me, is that others who are suffering the same fate have don't have the 'luxury' of media coverage and are unable to provide for their children in the same way.

The public's obsession with celebrity (read mediocrity) is frightening, and the sooner we start to notice that there are real people around us that are worthy of our attention, the better.

I wish her family the best for the future, along with those others who are awaiting the loss of a loved one.

I know that God will heal Jade. Even though not in the physical, her soul and her spirit are being healed by the power in the blood of Jesus. Jade, just go on and live our your life for Christ. I am praying for you. Give no heed to those who criticise, but rather, let the God of miracles see you through this trying period. Amen.

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It's good for her to care for her son's because that's what a Mom should do and of course that's her job.. I am overwhelmed with what she's doing and if I was in the same situation as she is I would rather do the same..

The media uses people Its about time that the media is being used to benfit someone who is dying of a horrible diease that takes many lives each year. Ms. Jane is doing it her way she has control of something in he life becuase when you have terminal – type 4 – cancer there is not much you control .... like your body. I appauld her for wanting to help her children while she still has life in her. My neice Jennifer lost her fight with RHABDOMYOSCARCOMA she was 25 when she passed 09/15/07 the whole family rallied around her to take care of her every need. Ms. Jane you do what you need to do & nevermind what ohers are saying because at the end of the day who will care about your babies.