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"All the world's a stage and all the men and women merely Players." That being the case... the part of Robert Novak is being played by an immortal, powerful, sinless being....you!

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Mr. Novak, Thank you sir for sharing your testimony during the most trying time of your life. Your article reminds me that even though many of us disagree with one another on political opinions and religious beliefs we are all brothers and sisters same family of Humanity. Mr. Novak, your character and positive outlook during your illness is a source of encouragement to me. Your life through your battles in this personal trying hour helps me as an American to realize that many of my complaints are petty and insignificant. You are helping me to understand that I have so much to be thankful far. You have helped me to put my own personal struggles in their proper perspective and to realize that my blessings in life far out weigh the things I complain about. I wish that you were not ill. I would rather have you be in perfect health. But I know too that God orders the steps of his children. And you are walking His path with dignity and setting the example of courage all along the way. I will be praying for you. God bless you sir and your family. You have many friends that you have never met. But they are still friends who care for you and send their best wishes to you and sincere prayers for you to God. Your friend and brother in humanity, Rev. Dane Eidson, President/CEO Because Of Calvary, Inc

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Re: Robert Berger Lynch Mr. Novak you are a great American and an inspiration to all. God bless you and thank you for continuing your column. Stay strong, fight on, and never surrender! dave b

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Mr. Novak you are a great American and an inspiration to all. GOd bless you and your family. Stay strong, fight on, and never give up hope! You will make it through this and all of us will be the better. Keep the column going and stay the course.

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I too am 77 and find life is so wonderful, we should all keep that in mind when some one is ill. My prayers are with anyone that is ill.

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God Bless You, Bob. It is a pleasure to read your thoughts again. Hang in there. Never give up. Get up every day ready to fight. From another cancer survivor (3yrs and counting/blessing every day). Jim Hayes

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God bless you Mr. Novak. I have always been a big big fan of you and your writing. You're the soul of conservatism. I know Christ died for your sins and mine as well. To some this will sound silly but I do accept that when we pass on our next life begins. The soul is never at rest. It lives on forever and ever. You have much to look forward to because you will be reunited with your loved ones. Your writings will live on forever. You are a true icon and have passed on some many great life lessons. God bless you Mr. Novak. I hope the rest of your life is comfortable and that you get a chance to experience retirement. We've never met but I would consider you an Uncle type person to me. I have sent many of your articles to my son who is just 20 right now and he too has become a fan. God bless.

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My husband's first symptom was loss of side vision when he had a car accident---so when I read about Mr. Novak's accident I wondered if that was his problem. My husband had a menengioma, surgically removed and no treatments. I won't lie, he eventually died of a re-occurance, but was in remission for 7 years. I wish the same for Mr. Novak.

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My husband's first symptom was loss of side vision when he had a car accident---so when I read about Mr. Novak's accident I wondered if that was his problem. My husband had a menengioma, surgically removed and no treatments. I won't lie, he eventually died of a re-occurance, but was in remission for 7 years. I wish the same for Mr. Novak.

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The Wilsons only show what small people they are. All the best.

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May the next ten years be the best years of your life.

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I have long enjoyed your opinion. I hope this comment finds you in good health and good spirits. I will think twice the next time I say bad things about Ted Kennedy. Good luck in your recovery and keep up the writing. Your voice needs to be heard.

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God Bless you Mr. Novak, from a fellow cancer survivor. I understand your fear but have great strength and believe in the Almighty as He will carry you with sacred winds in your sails.

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Bob Novak: I started following you when I accompanied Bill Scranton, Hugh Scott, et al to San Francisco for the GOP convention in 1964. I have read your columns ever since. I am profoundly moved by your acknowledgment that even those who disagree politically can and will rally around one who is ill. I am pleased you have had this happen in your current situation. I write to wish you the best in what will undoubtedly be a difficult fight. But as your former doctor noted, you have a pretty good record against this stuff.

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God Bless you, Mr. Novak. I grew up with your work and enjoyed hearing from you again. And may God Bless the Kennedy family as well. Your story of their kindness and compassion was god to read.

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Mr. Novak, My thoughts and prayers are with you for a recovery. I have thoroughly enjoyed reading your columns over the years and watching you on TV. Also, at CPAC, where you repeatedly debated and got the best of Sam Donaldson. I particularly enjoyed meeting and speaking with you when you spoke at Wabash College in Indiana, where I live, a few years ago. You are truly a voice of reason, truth, common sense and intelligence on the political scene. May God Bless you and give you peace, joy and hope for the journey ahead. And I hope we can continue to be able to read your great analysis of events in future columns. Also, please ignore the comments from the person above, as they are ignorant, wrong and incredibly disrespectful. As a proud Corvette owner of 33 years, I understand your love of the marque and sadness at having to sell your beloved black Corvette.

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Dear Mr. Novak, Thank you for the update. My prayers are with you and yours also.

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I look forward to reading your columns for many years more. Take care of yourself Mr. Novak. Thank God for your daughter's perserverance.and thank you to the Kennedys, the Hunts, and the Duke University doctors for all of their help. We need you at your keyboard now as much as ever.

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I am no fan of Mr Novak. But I will offer up prayer for you and your family. "And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise. For if ye love them which love you, what thank have ye? for sinners also love those that love them. "

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Dear Mr Novak, I knew immediately when I heard about your accident that something was amiss. I have read you for years and can't say how much I admire you. You will be in my prayers. I also am a Catholic and know part of our faith is accepting and even welcoming suffering that we cannot avoid. I hope you find comfort in your belief in God. May God Bless you and keep you in his loving care.

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What an interesting article on the thoughts of Mr. Novak . Bless you and enjoy what lessons you have yet to learn. Hope you can share more of them. To Mr. Edelstein, please continue to dwell on the negative and to spew caustic drivel to make us appreciate what we have. He said his victim was unhurt, he will probably never drive again, and already sold his car. His critique never spoke of the fear or frustration of his experiences but a cold candid recollection of events and his frame of mind. His evaluation of the Wilson's reaction was not maligning. He was surprised at the support he received from many. You have no clue to his learning curve and may you never have to walk a block in his shoes.

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It is clear that Mr Edelstein understands little about the effects of a brain tumor. I am surprised that he even read Mr Novak's essay, since his dislike for the man is so evident. I would characterize myself as very conservative, but I cherish Ted Kennedy as an almost irreplaceable senator. He is not one of those politicians whose wet finger is always out to check which way the wind of popular opinion is blowing today. I disagree with almost every statement he makes, but his voice is one that needs to be heard. I am not surprised that he has been kind to Mr Novak. Regarding the Wilsons, they would have done themselves more credit to have withheld their comments. I am glad that Mr Novak brought them to our attention. And I am delighted that Mr Novak continues to work at his typewriter. His columns are always interesting.

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Dear Mr. Novak, My wife and I once sat at the table next to you and your friends at a little -- what was it? Brazilian? Italian? I don't know, they served fried plantain -- restaurant near the corner of 8th and D streets. As I watched you, I kept wondering how it was that I could so admire your style while being so bewildered by your message. You intrigued me. After reading the brave and honest column you have written here, I would just like to say that I now understand that you are a fine and rare man of extraordinary insight, sharp wit and great humanity. It's funny how a few true words from the heart can change so much. But then you've always known that. I am a journalist myself, and as I sit in Moscow trying to make sense of the events unfolding in this part of the world I wish you only the best in yours. May you carry on with your life's work soon, in the knowledge that even your so-called ideological adversaries need, and therefore cherish, you voice more than you may have suspected. Be well. Chris.

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What a very touching column. This should be required reading for all who are interested in politics.

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Mr. Novak revealed in a column what much of Washington already knew about Valerie Plame. One only had to observe her vehicle being parked at CIA offices in Langley to know what was obvious. I am not a huge fan of Mr. Novak. I share common political ground with him about half the time. Every one of us has his own personal journey and opportunity to deal with life and death issues. It is condescending to lecture a critically ill man about what lessons he SHOULD have learned from his experience. The mighty and the meek all end up in the same place, eventually. Mr. Novak will come to a reckoning the same as all of us. I would encourage you to either be content to wish him the best, healthwise, or just don't say anything at all.

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You have my prayers , Mr. Novak. I do appreciate Ted Kennedy's love for his "enemy." May Jesus, our Savior, grant him and you complete healing- and turn him conservative!

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It would be beneath me to wish a horrific death on the Plames, characterized by festering postules. Bad people generally dont die painfully. A great curiousity of our existence. I think Mr. Novak is in a better position to characterize the situation, both with the Plames and with the infamous "Joe" and his champion, some Washington lawyer hack, since he was there, Mr. Edelstein, and he didnt mention seeing you. Only pansy liberal to attack the column of a man who writes in the shadow of a brain tumor. Whats your excuse, Mr. Edelstein?

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Bob and I share a few things: We were born on the same day of the month, we both like corvettes, and we both converted to Catholicism. I have admired Mr Novak's writing for quite some time and he is an icon in political commentary. All I can say is godspeed to quick and full recovery and I hope to be reading his byline for a long time. Jim http://www.the-right-guy.com

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God bless you Bob! You are in my prayers. I truly believe God has not finished using you. I trust we will not only be able to enjoy your professional writings far into the future, but we will also be able to enjoy your testimony as your God guides you through you life by your faith. I hope you will consider sharing your futher experiences.

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In April of 2001 Novak nearly ran me down at the intersection of Mass Ave and 3rd St NE. The only reason I did not wind up under the same black corvette is that I jumped out of the way. Novak was making a left hand turn onto Mass Ave during a red light. So the brain tumor excuse, while it may have been a contributing factor in that incident, does not negate the fact that Novak is a dangerous driver. I will never forget the angry look on his face as he wizzed past my legs. Sorry about the brain tumor, no one deserves that but you are a horses ass, only concerned about yourself and your money and I am glad to see you slip away at last.

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Dear Mr. Novak - ANYONE reading your column can emphasize with your sympathy and connection with ALL concerned, but the temptation to become maudlin can destroy the story of your recent life and your road to recovery. I am an admirer of your crisp restrained writing and have been since we young conservative Republicans read and discussed your columns at length and with gratitude, for you were truly a voice crying in the wilderness in those days. Young people today cannot imagine the conservative/liberal imbalance in the media as it was then! My mother had just such a brain tumor as you describe - went as a delegate to the Republican convention in Detroit, and then at home fell ill with "flu" which turned out to be the tumor. It was removed but in those days post-surgical treatment was not so advanced, so she lived only 13 months, but rejoiced in Reagan's election. And one more thing - I as a three time cancer survivor became a Catholic in 2004, and I have never been happier. I am on my way home at last! And needless to say, my prayers have always been with you - ever since I first learned of your illness. We will all meet on the 'other side' and have a wonderful reunion - just not yet!

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God Bless you sir. I hope your path is long , straight and filled with the love of your family and your fans and please forgive those who are so crude to say hateful things at this time. Most of us will walk a path with illness someday and I will take heed of your story and remember you as a good and decent man. Hope you can another Vette soon.

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Ah, you have to take the Plame comment in the spirit in which it was given - you were at best another dupe in the Cheney effort to smear them and anyone who disagreed with his point of view... In a way they were right. When you (a) run people down and (b) are not aware of it, it should not take over half a week to realize that you are unfit to drive a leathal weapon; but obviously bouts of confusion and contrariness were part of the symptoms. However, I too believe in a (mythical?) time in Washington before Rove, Gingrich, Lewinsky and gratutitous "Hillary's a b***h" insults. We all get old and have our infirmities, hopefully minor and curable. Nobody should really mean "I hope you drop dead". May you recover enough to get your license back, may you have many more happy and (relatively) healthy years. If some lady in Arles can live until age 120 just to torment the people who bought her apartment, why can't we all? Good luck to you, sir!

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This is gratifying news. It's not often a hero is struck down like this, and even less often he gets back up to fight again. Bless you Bob Novak.

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Re: Michael Edelstein Joe and Valerie Wilson brought their infamy on themselves, with the help of Valerie's CIA employers. History will judge them, and harshly. Novak reported what happened to him rather factually, just as he analyzes politics.

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Mr. Novak, Having listened to you and read your columns over more years than I can recall, I have not always agreed with your viewpoints. but I have found you to be articulate and your opinions refreshing. It is unfortunate that we some-times have to be confronted with life threatening changes to obtain different perspectives about life. I, too, have never been overly fond of Senator Kennedy, dating back to the sixties. However, upon hearing of his medical problems, I have found compassion for him and his family. I hope that those who have disagreed with you in the past can put aside their personal/professional feelings and do the same for you and your family. We are not landlords of this planet; merely temporary tenants. All of us should strive to become better tenants. A good referral to our next abode is highly recommended. God bless you, sir. Be Well. Respectfully, Curt Skogsbergh

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Mr. Novak has long revelled in the wonton personal destruction of political enemies. Even now, as he faces his own accountability, he demonstrates his characteristic snide and sneering superiority to anyone who might disagree. Many have offered their prayers. I now offer mine, to paraphrase another, "God bless and keep Bob Novak. . . far away from us."

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Funny how it took a brain tumor to turn Novak into an even remotely considerate guy. He's now reaping all the bad karma he's sown over the years. As for his conversion to Christianity, give me a break. It clearly didn't stop him from maligning people in his columns. Now that he has a brain tumor, I suggest he turn to Jesus for sympathy because I sure don't have any for him. Sell it somewhere else Bob.

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God Speed Mr. Novak. And we'll turn you into a "Dukie" yet.

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There is a treatment that could save Robert's life which is Low dose Naltrexone. http://www.lowdosenaltrexone.org/ I take it for stage 4B cancer and it has saved my life. http://www.ldn4cancer Anyone with cancer should know about LDN. Dee

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Best wishes during your treatment and recovery. I miss your columns and television appearances like millions of other people. Come back to us soon. You are loved. As far as the Wilson/Plame duo are concerned, perhaps they should go back under their rock with the rest of their ilk.

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Politics aside...My son-in-law was first diagnosed at age at age 37 feeling dizzy with headaches early in the morning. After resections three times, chemo, radiation and clinical trials he passed away at age 40. He left behind my daughter 31, and twin boys 4. He was a healthy, brilliant young man with an MBA and wonderful career. It was a hard road we all traveled during this time with him. God Bless you and your family during this difficult time.

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Allow me to add my prayers to those of all the others. I work in the National Cancer Institute and over heard a conversation in the lunch room about 6 months ago. The researcher was talking about glioblastomas and he said about 5% of people have a gene that allows them to survive their diagnosis. I don't know who that researcher was nor do I know what gene he was refering to, in the event that you could be tested for that gene, but at least there is some scientificlly based reason to hope that you are among the 5%. Indeed. My best wishes to you for a total recovery.

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Real class act,always a gentleman.Good luck and God bless.

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When Ted Kennedy was diagnosed, I found my way to his website and did the same thing so many have done for you. Given prayers and heartfelt condolences. I also asked that they PLEASE not add me to their email as I was such a conservative. Those kind people understood and did not add me to their lists. There are times I find your comments challenging. I told I friend that I had read your book and still wasn't sure how I felt about you (except for your spiritual conversion). You will also have my prayers in the future. You've beaten this stuff before. God willing, and should He have no other use for you, you just bedevil everyone for another 30 years. God bless

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Good luck Mr Novak. I look forward to reading your columns for years to come.

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bob, We are all Americans but sometimes it takes meeting mortality to remind us. Your new wisdom wil be like fine wine we can all enjoy. Keep writing. Another cancer survivor.

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If nothing else, Mr. Novak, your most recent column proves to my satisfaction something that I've suspected for a long time now: Joe and Valerie Wilson are scum. Their callousness demonstrates this beyond a reasonable doubt. I wish you all good luck in your courageous fight.

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Delighted to read of your continuous improving good health. I'm not too delighted with comments such as Mr. Edelstein's wherein he presumes that you've never taken the time to meet or address the accident with your victim. How does Mr. Edelstein know that you've not spoken or corresponded with the victim? And the selection of the infamous Vanity Fair-posing, book writing, bad acting Wilson/Plame duo for inclusion as two more of your 'victim's' should be an indication to your that your detractors are alive and well and will slice and dice you, perhaps more gently when you're ill, at every opportunity. P.S. to Mr. Edelstein above...Mr. Novak is NOT a lost soul, but apparently you are. Reading your comment and the word 'empathy' in the same post is paradoxical. You have no empathy,

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Michael Edelstein: By what tortured parsing of Mr. Novak's words in this column do you arrive at the conclusion that he "maligns" the Wilsons? I read no such affront. In fact, given the tenor of their remarks, I believe he was quite measured in his portrayal of them here. And for someone critical of Novak's "normal low-empathy approach to life," you seem to be singularly lacking in empathy yourself. One more thing: why should a man fighting for his life waste any time "pondering" the Wilsons' side? He turned them into celebrities, darlings of the left, and whatever "upheaval" in their lives his initial revelation caused, they certainly parlayed it into more than 15 minutes of fame and many thousands (if not millions) of dollars. By their cruel and callous remarks they have shown themselves to be petty and churlish. As have you.

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To Mr. Novak, Stay strong and positive and keep on writing. I don't always agree with you, and that's why I keep reading. To those that seem to take some satisfaction in Mr. Novak's recent illness because you don't agree with his writings, you should really take some time away from the political fray. Really. You need only look at the Middle East to see where that kind of thinking eventually leads.

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The fact that the hit and run was caused by a brain tumor doesn't change what happenned. It seems that sort of decision, the leniency, should be determined by a judge or a jury - not the patrolman on the scene. Of course, the fact that he was a famous member of the press had no weight in the matter, right? Good luck, Mr. Novak. It's a bad thing -- my mom had one removed while she was busy dying of another form of cancer. She made good use of the couple of months it added to her life. Use every minute.

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God bless you. Mr. Novak, and I will pray for your comfort and return to good health.

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God bless you and your family, Mr. Novak. I am praying for a complete recovery. Keep leaning on the Lord who will never leave you nor forsake you!

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Mr Novak I was very sad to hear about your cancer. I just wanted to tell you, the wife and I's hearts goes out to you and your family. I always watched when you were with cnn as we couldn't get foxnews in those days. Love it when you came over to Foxnews as well. I mostly read you here on the internet. You sir are one of the great ones and I hope you are with us many more moons. Larry Blocker Sula MT

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Almost 20 years ago, Mr. Novak, you were a columnist for one of the first online service providers called Prodigy. This was back before ISP's and direct internet access, when such companies were responsible for their content. I was an early Prodigy subscriber and you wrote a particular column about confiscatory taxation or some such. An income tax had just been enacted in my home state of Connecticut, so I wrote you an email, commiserating with you about how politicians always seem to let us down when it comes to taxes. And you wrote me back! I was so surprised to receive a reply from a celebrity such as yourself. Ever since then I've been a fan. Your writing style is something that I've appreciated and tried to emulate although as you can tell from this post I will never come close. You, sir, can write. Thank you for your contribution to journalism, and thank you for that email. I wish you all the best.

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Mr. Novak, I have to say I disagree with you on practically every political issue. But I think you are a fair and honorable observer of the disarray that is Washington D.C., which is probably why you are finding support from the Ted Kennedy and Al Hunt's of the world. I hope you recover quickly and get back to work.

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Dear Mr. Novak, After I read the Prince of Darkness, I have become an ardent fan. While in a different generation, I appreciated the first hand historical accounts of political races and issues through the decades. However, I was most touched by the story of your conversion to Catholicism. I will keep you in my prayers. God bless you. Keep the faith. Gabrielle

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Here's to a tough, gutsy fellow Middle Westerner whose writing I've admired for decades. Best wishes for your recovery and may we read your columns for years to come.

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Mr. Edelstein...your comments are not very empathetic. Mr. Novak, our prayers are with you. My husband has prostate cancer. With wonderful care and an outstanding oncologist we are hopeful. The cancer is not in the prostate now due to intense radiotion, but two lymph nodes were affected that cannot be removed because of the fact thay are right next to his pelvic bones. His oncologist has him on one of the fabulous new medicines. He also told him exercise, proper diet, a good attitude were very important. It has been 4 years and he still plays tennis 3 times a week and looks and feels great, thank the Lord. We will remember you in our prayers and am so glad you can still write a column.

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Mr. Novak the Tug McGraw Foundation wishes you a speedy recovery! Ya Gotta Believe!

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Mr. Novak, I am glad of your improving health, and wish you the best of a full recovery. That being said, it's almost sad to hear that you have found out only now what so many other people have known for so long. Most of us are decent human beings. That, no matter what our race, our political party, our personal faith - that we genuinely feel for and hope that the other guy comes out of it OK. And that mutual respect and support of those we both agree and disagree with - is what makes us human.

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I'm so glad to see your byline again, having enjoyed your columns since I had the pleasure of working with you and Rowland Evans while I was at the Field Newspaper Syndicate in Chicago in the 1970s. Loved those long lead sentences; even more enjoyed the excitement of often being the first to read the Evans and Novak column as it came in on the old Telex machine. You've got to hang in there for a while...this is the year of the Cubs!

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Thank you for your story. My wife was diagnosed two and a half years ago with a grade III/IV brain tumor. She is alive and well today with no signs of cancer after two surgeries the second in Seattle, Wa at the UW medical center. Our faith has also been the key in getting us through one of the most difficult times you can face in a marriage. Our two little girls were 5 and 3 when mommy was diagnosed. We live each day knowing it is blessing to be a family and even though we still face challenges we know that God has a plan to use this for his purposes. So, when you say that God is not done with you I believe you and know that listening to Him he will show you what you are to do with your story to help others. May God continue to bless and watch over your family

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I will remember you in my prayers every day at Mass. Miracles happen many times and with faith you just never know.Stay strong and get well- never give up your typewriter- is it a typewriter or a computer? I hope it's a typewriter ciao

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Dear Mr. Novak, I just read your letter which appeared on Drudge. I too am from Manchester by the Sea and I'm so glad you listened to your daughter whilst here! I will ad you to my prayers. Remember, you being so positive is wonderful - but remember that you are allowed bad days too - that feeling this way isn't required 24/7 and will not your course of Cancer. God bless you. I love your columns. Keep writing, please!

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Wishing you and Senator Kennedy my best. My prayers for both of you and your families.

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Mr. Novak, God bless you and your family as you face this battle. This type of life and death struggle usually bring out the best in people, well most people. Thank you for sharing your story. I believe the strength and vulnerablity of it will strengthen others. A short time ago I read a sign, author unknown, which said: 'Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass. . . it is about learning to dance in the rain.' May you dance joyfully and be a peace. God Bless you. Lynn in Phoenix

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Good luck Bob, I have the same cancer you do, a GBM, I have had it over a year, see my website: www,rossabrams.com for plenty of details. Also, have a look at the LIVESTRONG site. It is an outward expression of what comes from within. It gives a public face to an oftentimes lonely and private fight, and confers upon survivors the requisite respect they deserve. Have a look at www.rossabrams.com

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As a long time reader and admirer of your journalistic work, I selfishly hope there will be many, many more columns of yours to read. God bless you and your family through this difficult time.

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While I have never agreed with Mr. Novak's politics and would not have thought we would have much in common, it now seems we do. Cancer. I got past mine and I know that Mr. Novak is cranky enough to beat the hell out of his. I wish him nothing but the very best and look forward to being annoyed by his columns for many years to come.

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As for with Wilsons he shouldn't have given them the time of day. They are democrat hacks. Their whole bogus story can be laid at the feet of Richard Armitage. End of story.

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Novak-i-o, I've been a fan of yours since I started watching the McLaughlin Group in the mid-80s. This article is a touching account of what someone goes through when an ordinarily strong person has to rely on others to assist them, to push them to seek treatment, and ultimately, when that strong person is shown love and real concern by both friends and "enemies". Good luck on your future treatment, and I hope you're able to continue to write....this is a hell of a presidential campaign for you to write about!!!

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Dear Mr. Novak, good luck to you, sir. I cringe at the bad-wishers on this post - I can't believe people can be so malicious and so unashamed about it.

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Mr. Novak, I am just your average citizen that wishes you all the best. Illness and disease changes the dynamics of one's life in the twinkling of an eye. Each day is a blessing. God gives us mornings because it starts out each day with a completely clean slate. Enjoy your sunrises. God Bless you.....

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Bob, Tough Stuff but with Grace the future is bearable. You're not a sideshow or a news item, you are a friend, unacquainted but a friend inasmuch as we're all wired together. I am not blessed with the skills of writing, instead have the ability to enjoy what others write and think regardless whether I agree. Best to you and your family, it is the real stuff of life.

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You have in my thoughts & prayers & I am glad you were put in touch with a gifted surgeon. It does make a difference. I have had recurring brain tumors (benign) for 10 yrs. I was finally referred to Dr William Friedman, Neurosurgeon at Shands Hospital, Gainesville, Fl in 2001. He preformed surgery & radiation and have tumor free since April 2007. Also learned last Thanksgiving that one of my sons had a grade II Glioma, had surgery & followup MRIs have been tumor free. I tell you this because there is HOPE, and with love and prayers you have a good chance of recovery.God Bless, Sandy Low

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How funny that you're surprised and touched by the compassion of the Kennedy's - the Democrats that you've smeared and scored. I, of course, and not surprised, by their concern and willingness to assist you. Thank you for your clear illustration of the difference between conservatives and liberals. I wish you ittle suffering from your terrible disease.

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God Bless you, Mr. Novak. May you walk with the Christ all of your days... cling to his garments, reduce thyself, and let the Holy Spirit guide you across the bridge, through the narrow gate, and into the perpetual light of Grace. Love to you and your family. What a gift to receive this opportunity to reflect and to prepare. God Bless. yours, Matt Collins Family New Berlin, WI

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Mr. Novak: I always enjoy listening to you and reading your columns. Thank God for the 1st amendment, and for those like you courageous enough to speak what they think and believe, not just what is "conventional" or "mainstream." Remember, some thought the sun revolved around the earth, and others believed the earth was flat. Hurrah for brave thinkers who question the status quo and are willing to stand for principle. My best wishes to you and your family. An oncology nurse

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Mr. Novak is a big stupid liberal dummy, but one of the few stupid liberal dummies that I respect. His role in the insufferable Wilson/Plame drama was unfortunate, his obituary will undoubtedly overly emphasize these stupid clowns rather than his exemplary achievements over his lifetime. He, James Carville and the recently deceased potato head Tim Russert are deserving of my ridicule, but worthy of my respect. He will most surely get his condo in heaven where he can blog on God's internet for eternity. Thank you for years of entertainment and liberal insight you big dummy, I will miss you.

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Bob, I have watched you on CNN and read your columns for years. I am glad that your faith is helping you get through this period. I pray for you and your family. Stay strong and keep the columns coming.

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Thankfully the bicycle rider was not hurt. Bob Novak is in the fight of his life as is Sen Kennedy. Politics takes a back seat now. Bob's courage in this fight comes from one source and one source only in my opinion. Jesus Christ. Bob, if you are reading this, let me first thank you for your courageous message. You are showing great courage in this fight for life as did Pope John Paul II. I know you know this so I am not telling you something you don't know and believe, but it should be said given this life and death struggle you find yourself in now: Christ paid the price for us on Calgary. No matter the outcome with your fight here against this cancer, your sacred faith in Christ will pull you through your darkest hours. Life in Christ is immune to this scourge. You have been given the gift of eternity through His suffering and Grace. I know you have lost your sight in your battle, but I hope you never lose sight of your faith. Fight on, brother, fight on. I pray that you get your health back. Oh, yeah, just one political note. Sarah Palin is a star and BO (and Hillary for that matter) is in trouble. His/Their presidential aspirations just got dimmed by this pit bull with lipstick. She just bagged this election for the maverick. The liberal media knows this and hate her for it. The Rs have the star, not the Ds. Take that liberalies!

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Mr. Novak: I have appreciated your columns only in the last few years. Since beginning your columns, I have been a fairly avid reader. I was surprised and somewhat dismayed to hear of your misfortune. My thoughts and prayers go with you. I hope you have some degree of enjoyment at this time. You have presented interesting stories for so many of us to read. My prayers are with you now and tomorrow and on. God be with you forever. Ben

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Tonight, I got a call from the wife of a physician who was cured of his Grade 4 brain tumor 45 years ago. She called me because all three major TV networks were simultaneously broadcasting an American Cancer Society fundraiser. She wanted me to call in to tell her husband's story. (She asked me to do this since I'm the author of "The Doctor Who Cures Cancer.") Mrs. Fishbein didn't realize that the show was solely to raise funds, not to reveal existing cures. When enough people find out about this story, there will be some changes made. The best to you. Kelley Eidem

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Dear Robert' (if I may be so bold to calll you by your first name,, Mr Novak. Amaxing isn't it how we touch people's lives who we have never met. You stimulate much thought and consternation since you defy conventional wisdom... Feel the love, compassin, and prayers. Anyone who believes in a God, be they Jewish,Catholic or Protestant, and yes most muslims believe in a benevolent God. It is we who distort our creator. For what it is worth I have enhoyed your acerbic commentary. Where would we be without Robert Novak and Bill O'Reillyy??? Do not count yourself out yet....get back into it...even if you need a wheel chair or walker....be close to your 'enemies.....watch out for 'your friends" You are in our prayers Gary and Sharon Levin Riverside California

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Dear Mr. Novak, I have seen many, many prayers going up for you on the internet. Mine are included. God bless you and your family and friends who love you and who are taking good care of you. God Bless! Sara

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Novak writes an interesting column here, yet oddly in being at the receiving end of so much kindness, he still displays his normal low-empathy approach to life. The bicyclist and others had no reason to think this commentator in his nice car was fighting a brain tumor, and most of us would be pretty offended by a hit and run until finding out it may have had a medical cause. One of his shortest paragraphs is about his victim, who he seems to have taken no real actions to meet or address the accident with. Then he maligns Joe and Valerie Wilson, whose lives he already created upheaval in but skips comment on that, again without pondering their side. If you can't imagine yourself on the other side, in the shoes of the other person, then you risk being a megalomaniac more concerned with promoting your own opinion than developing it. I always worried this was the case with Novak. Alas, reading his piece and seeing all the kindness coming towards him, people using their empathy in support of this lost soul, I feel he wrote an intimate piece that missed its own key moments. Despite his dire situation and strong will, he missed some of the best lessons.

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God bless you Bob Novak. I love you and pray God's healing for you.

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I have read Mr. Novak's columns for four decades and didn't agree with one of them. But this one, I like.

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Mr. Novak, your comments about the illness generate a chain letter! But that's part of the so-called "communion of saints," I suppose. How can we not pray for you in this challenge. But we remember in this year of St Paul: Omnium in bonum! ... All working for the good of those who love Christ. Fr. Jerry Jung, Berkeley, CA

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God bless you Mr. Novak. We're pulling for you up here in New England.

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Tony, (#23) May I only dream that someone in your life also wishes you a speedy demise. You are a pathetic excuse for a human being.

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Bob, God bless you and heal you. I am a cancer surviver so it does happen. Pray to Saint Perrigrin. Good luck, Bill117

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My families prayers are with you. May God bless you, your family, and your recovery. Know that the strength to fight all battles comes through Jesus Christ and his ability to help us weather the storms. Knowing him is the only way I have made it through the trials of watching my family members struggle with this awful disease.

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I am 77 and have admired Evans & Novak for many years. You and your family are in our prayers. Don't we live in greatest Country on Earth?

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Hello, wishing you a speedy, good and full recovery at the earliest possibly time. Just out that tumor out, with the pflame of enourmous energy! ------------------------- My question is, how much, if any, thought have you given, if warranted at all, to the fact that this cancer might not somehow be related to cell phone usage? Are you/ were you, a heavy cell phone user? How about Senator Kennedy? thank you Petr Buben

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Bob, Contact Health Sciences Institute of Baltimore, MD for effective options for cancer relief. beyond Standard of Care. Chemotherapy destroys healthy as well as unhealthy cells and then the body has to process all of the deceased cells, resulting in further toxicity to an already compromised immune system. Speak to the physicians affiliated with HSI and do your own investigation. Ask them every question. 1) Alkalinity of the body vs. acidity (PH level above 7 under which no cancer cells thrive) 2) Nutritional iodine--severely depleted from today's diet 3) Selenium in the form of selenomethionine, mineral that even the FDA has recognized as effective 4) Graviola--herb from Amazon Rainforest Separate from HSI 5) Royal Raymond Rife technology--radio frequencies that resonate with specific "cancer" (proliferating detrimental) cells http://www.rense.com/general31/rife.htm Sincerely, Bridget

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Contact the Health Sciences Institute of Baltimore, MD and ask them about options their physicians may suggest that are worth the investigation.

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Re: Violet McKinley Hi Jamie thinking of you and hope you are doing well, I will be checking your blog to see your progress

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Mr. Novak, May God bless you and keep you in the very palm of His loving hand! My thoughts and prayers are with you. In the long run, political differences don't matter. What matters is the love of God, the love of family and the love others. Through the testimony of your column, I can see you have what matters!

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God Bless you Bob. I have always appreciated you and I respect you. If we ever meet, you will be meeting a friend. Get well and my best wishes to you and your family. -- Joe Quinn, NYC

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Your conversion to Catholicism touched me as no force is greater than God as we approach the perceived darkness which can be conquered by hope; that is all we ask for that God will continue to be with us especially before the dawn. "Its always the darkest before the dawn." - Satchell Paige I am so glad to be able to read your upcoming columns. God Bless and keep up your fury. Tell us like it is. I missed you the past weeks.

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Adversity of others many times reveals the class of even our ideological enemies. In one case, the class and caring of a Senator Kennedy. In the other, the low down ethics and ego of the Plame-Wilsons. Maybe it will open some eyes. All the best to you, Bob. You are truly an institution I have followed closely in my adult life.

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Dear Mr. Novak, I too am suffering from similar health problems and really appreciate your choice to get back to life and write your column. I hope you look into TOMA therapy. There is a fantastic doctor in Shreveport Louisiana who is literally making miraceles happen for his patients. I have rarely agreed with your opinion but respect and admire your strengths nonetheless. Your insight is legendary and you have time to tell the truth like no one else. If you are interested in learning about TOMA therapy and the name of the doctor please contact me at my personal email address.

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I have always enjoyed reading your works and I look forward to many more years of it. Your experience shows that those who have different political opinions can still be great friends. About 20 years ago, I accidently ran into Ted Kennedy while visiting the capital (Actually, I bumped into him quite hard). While I disagree with his politics, I found out then that he is a very nice person .....

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Thank you, Bob Novak, My favorite moment in TV politics was on Crossfire. Before a Bush/Gore debate, Bill Press said, "Bob, all Al Gore has to do, is be Al Gore." To which you said, "He is Al Gore." You had to fight your own laughter. I didn't. When I think of you, I think of an authentic journalist and man. See you on the other side. GeneN.

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Dear Mr. Novak, I am a liberal cancer survivor and, although I rarely agree with you on a political level, I certainly will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Tragedy and illness do not differentiate based on political leanings. Hence, the Kennedy's respectful treatment of you. There will always be those who wish the worst for others (e.g., I read a post on the rant and rave section of craigslist in which the author indicated that Sen. Kennedy was getting what he deserved). Obviously, that person and those who posting such negative comments about you, have never suffered from cancer. Good luck with your treatment and God's speed to you. JTA

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Mr. Novak, All the best to you and your family, including my prayers.It is great to see yuo writing again. Iam a fan and have great faith that our God is also. Get Well Soon!

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God bless you Mr. Novak. Remember, with God there is no impossible. Get well, your voice and your typing would be too greatly missed! Hang in there! God bless you and your family Dianna

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Mrf. Novak, I pray that the Lord God grant you HIS Grace and Mercy. James Boatwright

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Mrf. Novak, I pray that the Lord God grant you HIS Grace and Mercy. James Boatwright

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I want to send you my very best wishes...my thoughts and prayers are with you. Please know that you are loved by many and as you are recuperating, hold onto your faith and remember that you are in God's hands. Take good care !

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It is so good to see you post again! Keep writing...keep working....we need you!!! The conservatives owe you a debt of gratitude.....and we wish you the very best as you go through your treatment. I hope the excitement from the conservative base this past week translate to excitement in your days as well. God is good, His mercy never fails. All the best, One of you many Ohio fans

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Mr. Novak: I had almost forgotten about "86" and "99" better known to the world as the Wilsons. trying to remain relavent in politics and our hearts; I just laugh at them, as I did Don Adams and his able assistant on Get Smart. Good luck and consider the source of anyone that tries to make you look like someone other than who you have been and will always be: a top-notch writer and political analyst of the first nature. The only thing I ever disagreed with you on was your non-support of GWB on the Iraq War. He had 17 resoultions, several "calls" from Congress for "do something" and after 9/11, we as a nation had to start somewhere, to rid the world of these morons. He did tell Sadaam to leave and to take his two idiot/killer kids with him, and the rest is history. Had we not done so, we would, indeed, be in worst shape today...believe that to be true. Cancer is tough, but we all have to face the end, sooner or later, but the fight never ends until you say "it's over, I'm ready." Good luck, and God be with you.

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Hey Bob, great guns afire..great update on your situation. I have been wondering your condition..glad you mentioned the two biggest idiots in Washington, the Wilsons, the snake of all snakes. Keep that typerwriter hot, and push out the stories, as long as you can humanly do so..miss ya..

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From a fellow cancer patient I wish you hope, humor and many years of happiness. Blogging was one of the best ways for me to deal with my cancer. I didn't care if I had one reader or a million, it was therapeutic putting the words down. Bless you Mr. Novak.

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Dear Mr. Novak, I was extremely touched by your column. Your simple narrative on the compassion shown by those who disagreed with you in the past ,lifted my spirit tremendously in light of the rancor that exuded from the Republican convention that just concluded. My only wish is that your column is read widely by both democrats and republicans ,and that they take away from it our common humanity. I end with this simple prayer for you which is adpated from my buddhist liturgy: May God's light shower and shine upon you at this primal hour May negative stars recede, and blissful stars arrive May the nine auspicious stars in heaven grant you long life, and may your destinity from this point onwards be one of peace, serenty and everlasting health. All the very best

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You know, Mr. Novak - I posted yesterday wishing you well - and I still very much do. But - something seemed strange about the comment you cited that Mr. Wilson & Ms. Plame issued... I went and did some research and realized why it seemed so "inhuman." They didn't make their comment after hearing that you had a brain tumor. They made it immediately after hearing of the accident on