Bizarro Melissa

Last week I got a message from a woman who shares my name. She is also a young breast cancer survivor. I wish I knew how to contact her, because there are some things I'd like to ask her.

I want to know if she has a sister named Kristen, who is married to Josh H. We found their doppelgangers when they registered for their wedding. Bizarro Kristen and Bizarro Josh got married exactly one year before real Kristen and Josh. They were also expecting a baby due exactly one year before Jackson was due. Is there a Bizarro Jackson?

If we really are leading lives in parallel worlds, maybe researchers can use us as some sort of control group for figuring out why two young Melissas would be diagnosed with this disease and by figuring out a cause, narrow the search for a cure.

Comments

Anonymous said…
Hi Melissa! I met a girl at work today who was diagnosed with breast cancer at 32 years of age. I told her about you and she would LOVE to talk with you. She underwent a bilateral masectomy (sp?)...and is now 37. She is feeling and looking great! She talked about her treatment and the various approaches the different doctors held in regard to treating her cancer. I have her name and number and will pass it on to you....but want to do so without posting it here. I will have to call you or your dad and give you her contact information. She is looking forward to the possibility of talking with you about her (and your) experiences!
Thinking of you and hope your spirit is high!! :)
Love to you, Suzan
Kristen said…
I wonder if her parents are as unique as ours. That would be truly scary.

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