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Date Posted: 16:21:50 12/05/11 Mon
Author: soaplover
Subject: Re: Bradford Anderson (Spinelli)........
In reply to: Ravenbeauty 's message, "Bradford Anderson (Spinelli)........" on 22:23:38 11/30/11 Wed

Raven,
I have a story to tell you that I was very hesitant to post here only because it is about someone elses health. I am not on Facebook but i am going to try after the holidays. I was at my doctor for blood work. The women doing it is about late 30's 2 children, has been there awhile so I know her. I asked how she was. I know she is a breast cancer surviver. {she talks a lot and very fast but is delightful} She said she is annoyed because she has this thing on the sides of her breast, an infection or a rash or an irratation of some sort, she went on to say that she had also been forced to change insurance and none of her old Dr's are now in plan. Raven I swear to God my heart stopped, all I could think of was you. I managed to ask her how her cancer was treated. guess what, same as you. Removal of tumor and radiation. It was 2 days before Thanksgiving and I had no idea what to do. I couldn't remember how to pronounce the name of the cancer, but I remembered what you said to look for very well. I ran out of there very quickly. I sat in my car shaking and trying to think of what the heck to do. I kept remembering how aggressive it is and having to go to new doctors is scary to begin with and I didn't know if she would take info from me with any seriousness {or if her new doctor would.} I drove home and looked up you old columns to find the one where you explained everything in, couln't find it, but did find the name and some of your descriptions. I printed and wrote down everything I could find that you had said. Back on the road to the office. They were very surprised that I was back and I had ran out in the first place. Then I really shocked them when I said I had to see the Dr ASAP. My Dr. is one of the kindest and most compassionate people I have ever met.{no exageration} He lost his mother to breast cancer when he was young. He has been my dr. for 15 years and has seen me through every bad thing in my life medical or not. His compassion always astounds me and his kindness has never waiverd, ever! When I got him I told him everything that she had said to me and then i showed him your words and the cancer you have. I wish i could desribe his face but I cant!! He asked me ?'s about her words and symptoms. He then grabbed me and hugged me. He started to tell me how great I was, but I told him no, this women who wrote about it to us is the only reason any of this reasonated with me. If it wasn't for her(you) I would have just wished her well and not have thougt about it. He thanked me and said he would take care of everything. I trust him just as much as I trust my wonderful husband. He called the next Tuesday and told me that he had examined her and was freighten also. He got her an appointment with an specialist and a surgeon at Sloan-Kettering. Her insurance dosen't matter because he called in favors and professional curtesies. He wanted to know all about you. It is strange trying to explain to someone else how we know and love you but have never met. He made me promise to tell you a huge thank you from him and from the medical world every where. He said you are a women of great stenght and so courageous. He said it takes a very special person to write about this battle you are fighting. He said you have the kind of caring the world needs to fight these cancers and to educate women every where. He said you are a true hero!!! He sincerly hopes that you are getting the best care possible and to keep on inspiring others. He said it is people like you who beat this thing. He will as well pray for you. Raven you ROCK!!! You have problebly saved a life!! How many of us can say that. I don't know how to thank you. You are a hero and I am very glad that you are in my life(cyber-life) Please stay positive and fight this battle, we need you in this world. I pray for you all the time and will continue to.

PS Please feel free to post or not. To edit or cut down to a reasonable size, what ever you want to do. I know I rambled, but I wanted you to know every detail and how it all happened because if not for you none of this would have happened.

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[> [> Re: Bradford Anderson (Spinelli)........ -- Kelly, 04:50:10 12/06/11 Tue [1]

Wow !!!!


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[> [> Thank you for posting this note. It made me cry. -- Belinda, 04:33:22 12/13/11 Tue [1]

And I think everyone should read it and know that there is miracles that happen. Raven should feel very proud of herself, just like we all feel about her. I truly adire her. But some day she has to tell us her first name! LOL


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