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Melinda Coyle, survivor
Danville, Kentucky

梅琳达的故事

In 2009, I was scared out of my witts when my doctors discovered and unidentifiable mass in me! In January 2010, after the discovery of this mass, I finally went in for a 结肠镜检查.  My mass was identified as stage II colorectal cancer and I was also diagnosed as having Lynch syndrome.

Now, this diagnosis rocked my world. At the time I was a 35-year-old single mother of two; my daughter CJ was 11 and my son Tyrus was eight. I didn't tell them right away because I didn't think they'd understand. On January 26, exactly one week after my surgeon found the cancer, I had a six-hour surgery to remove the mass. I didn't have to do any chemo or radiation and by the grace of God, I am here today. I am a five-year survivor and I get to see my daughter graduate this May. I strongly believe that God will allow me to see my son graduate too.

I feel so blessed. My kids love me so much, and in 2011, I found the man of my dreams.  We've been married for a year and a half now. All praises be to God!

One Million Strong 对 Melinda 意味着什么？

它代表了我们所有为生存而战的人，但最重要的是，它提醒我们要为那些没能生存下来的人而战。

梅琳达的建议？

保持乐观，对上帝保持信心，并帮助传播信息，让人们像关注乳腺癌一样关注大肠癌。