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Jim's avatar

I'm sorry,

You've got this! 👊

Rosemary Nichols's avatar

I have just finished an eight month stint of breast cancer. I discovered my cancer very early, which apparently surprised all the professional staff since we women decline to take adequate care of ourselves. I have a clean bill of health from my surgeon and my oncologist. I give you those time frames to let you know this condition does not go on for long periods, especially for those of us fortunate enough to be stage one. Courage. You will see this through to completion and it will not be dreadful.

Melissa Ryan's avatar

Thank you. That is so helpful to hear.

Nina Burleigh's avatar

Best wishes for a complete eradication. I know the treatments are very very effective now,. Stay strong,

Thais Carr's avatar

I wish I could send money NOT through ACT BLUE. I get at lea st a dozen. I wish I had never donated through them. My inboxes overflow with candidates ,& organizations requesting $$. So may texts & emails that i am missing important emails & texts. They just get overlooked in the clutter. I am holding you, your support network &healthcare providers in the Light.

Melissa Ryan's avatar

You could always use another method. But just so you know, ActBlue doesn't sell your data to other campaigns; the places you donate do. And I won't sell or rent my list to candidates.

Jean McManus's avatar

Just saw your post on Bluesky, just subscribed—want to be supportive. Going through the same, and even the cures for boring diagnoses are challenging. All best wishes!

nkrempa's avatar

Sending healing vibes and positive energy wafting westward, and I will try to donate again soon. In the meantime, you'll be in my thoughts and, yes, prayers. <3

Andrea Hildebran Smith's avatar

I’m sorry you’re going through this, Melissa. We believe in you and are glad to be supporter of your work.

Andrea Hildebran Smith's avatar

I’m sorry you’re going through this, Melissa. We believe in you and are glad to be supporters of your work.

T.W. Collins's avatar

🫶🏻

Susan's avatar

I’m so sorry you’re going through this. Cancer, as the saying goes, sucks. I hope your “boring” cancer gets cured fast. In the meantime, I ponied up a credit card and became a paid subscriber because I do value your work. Keep fighting!

Fay Roberts's avatar

Best wishes from the UK. You're doing everything right (if that's any consolation) and we're thinking of you. ❤️

Karen Moline's avatar

Please let me know how I can help as I went through the same thing 7 years ago and am totally fine.

Melissa Ryan's avatar

Thank you. Stories like that help me so much so thank you for sharing.

Tracy Sherman's avatar

I'm so sorry to hear this - it's good that you got yourself screened, caught the cancer early and have a strong support system. But still, scary. I trust there will be many of us who step up to help you through this unnerving time. I know I will. Take good care and know that people near & far are holding you in their thoughts and sending good energy your way.

Helen Stajninger's avatar

Sorry to hear this.