John and Elizabeth Edwards speak for themselves: The campaign goes on

Watching John and Elizabeth Edwards doing their news conference from Chapel Hill.

John Edwards said the Elizabeth's cancer has returned. Her cancer is back. It's largely confined in the bone, which is a "good thing." They are very optimistic about this. Given that the cancer is in the bone, it is no longer curable, but it is treatable.

John: "We will be in this every step of the way together."

Elizabeth also spoke. The kids have the same hopeful attitude. Need to keep a positive attitude.

This is what happens to every cancer survivor. Every time something suspicious happens, it puts you in to alarm mode.

They are encouraged -- and optimistic.

She does not expect her life to be significantly different.

After they spoke, a reporter asked what it means for the campaign. John replied that the campaign goes on. Nothing changes.

Elizabeth is "immensely proud of John's campaign." It's not about John Edwards.

Elizabeth explained how she injured her rib, which led to the diagnosis. She said, we have a new house...you might have heard? (That was a good one, Elizabeth)

Their doctor told them campaigning won't make a difference.

John: Any time, any place I need to be with Elizabeth, I will be there.

John: If you're not ready to deal with this kind of pressure, you're not ready to be President. They've been through things like this before.