Elizabeth Edwards, who has battled cancer publicly since 2005, said in a statement Monday that doctors have no hope that further treatment will ward off her cancer.
Edwards, who is separated from former U.S. Senator John Edwards, is resting at home with her family.
She posted this message on her Facebook page to friends Monday.
"You all know that I have been sustained throughout my life by three saving graces - my family, my friends, and a faith in the power of resilience and hope.
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