I thought the same thing when I saw it.
 

I don't think you're over reacting, and he was quoted as being devastated by the news as well. They may not be a couple but they are still friends. Very poor taste CNN.
 

"a taste of" is what it is, I think. Bad.
 

Yup. I have no idea who broke up with who, and it's none of my business, but this headline seems to be saying that she got what she deserved, and I think it's extremely offensive.
 

I used to work in journalism and usually have a pretty thick skin when it comes to tastelessness, but my jaw dropped open on that one. First, it sounded hateful. Also, the information presented couldn't be more irrelevant. What do recent breakups have to do with a cancer diagnosis? Um, nothing, unless you feel like sensationalizing everything. Apparently CNN does. (That wording doesn't appear in their archives, BTW. Hmmm.)
 

Interesting. When you click the link to the article, the subhead now reads, "Publicist: She'll also receive radiation, but doctors optimistic." I guess that's the benefit of the web vs. print publications--you get to change the headlines when someone has second thoughts about them. Which also means that you don't have to think as hard about it before you print them, unfortunately.