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redstatebluegirl

(12,265 posts)
Mon Oct 4, 2021, 01:20 PM Oct 2021

Casey Desantis, wife of Ron Desantis has breast cancer.

I dislike her husband in a serious way, but she has 3 children under the age of 5. I lost my mom when I was 17, my youngest sister was 8, I am 66 and it still hurts to this moment. Hoping for the very best for this young woman.

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Casey Desantis, wife of Ron Desantis has breast cancer. (Original Post) redstatebluegirl Oct 2021 OP
That is terrible! leftieNanner Oct 2021 #1
I wanted to post a link but it wouldn't work for some reason. redstatebluegirl Oct 2021 #2
She's reputed to be the driving force behind what DiSantis is doing. OnDoutside Oct 2021 #3
Very sad... Mike Nelson Oct 2021 #4
Although this is terrible news, Diamond_Dog Oct 2021 #5
It sucks. Even worse, having to go through it with that sociopath can't be easy. nt Carlitos Brigante Oct 2021 #6
Again, The Assumption That She's Somehow Unhappy SoCalDavidS Oct 2021 #8
Oh I have no idea about her. Hadn't even heard of it until now. I was strictly Carlitos Brigante Oct 2021 #9
Can't find the article, but she is supposedly Lars39 Oct 2021 #11
She is much a POS as he is obamanut2012 Oct 2021 #10
She should make sure to wear a mask.... vanlassie Oct 2021 #7
Wonder if Gov Desantis will pull a Newt? FSogol Oct 2021 #12
"Pulling-a-Newt" sure to be a thing now that you mentioned it /nt bucolic_frolic Oct 2021 #17
Unlike other cancer patients during this pandemic, I am sure she will have full access to care. nt SunSeeker Oct 2021 #13
Not my experience Mz Pip Oct 2021 #18
Oh Hell yes, where you live matters. You live in Northerm California. SunSeeker Oct 2021 #22
Terrible. I hope she is able to recover. AllyCat Oct 2021 #14
Cancer patients have weakened immune systems IronLionZion Oct 2021 #15
It's sad when anyone gets cancer. Gore1FL Oct 2021 #16
Exactly what I was thinking. OverBurn Oct 2021 #24
I hope she recovers completely. slater71 Oct 2021 #19
She's lucky she's an elite JustAnotherGen Oct 2021 #20
As a breast cancer survivor (9 years) TNNurse Oct 2021 #21
Karma knows everyone's home address. ZonkerHarris Oct 2021 #23

leftieNanner

(15,080 posts)
1. That is terrible!
Mon Oct 4, 2021, 01:23 PM
Oct 2021

You reported the news in a kind and thoughtful way. I hope she recovers.

Wow. Three children under 5. That makes me tired just thinking about it.

OnDoutside

(19,952 posts)
3. She's reputed to be the driving force behind what DiSantis is doing.
Mon Oct 4, 2021, 01:25 PM
Oct 2021

I lost my mother to breast cancer. I'll say no more.

Mike Nelson

(9,951 posts)
4. Very sad...
Mon Oct 4, 2021, 01:28 PM
Oct 2021

... for her. It helps that she has wealth, and I hope it's early and not aggressive. My mom's was very aggressive. I know a survivor, also, and I hope Casey DeSantis lives a long and healthy life!

Diamond_Dog

(31,966 posts)
5. Although this is terrible news,
Mon Oct 4, 2021, 01:29 PM
Oct 2021

Breast cancer nowadays isn’t automatically a death sentence like it was in years past. And I’m sure being the wife of the Governor she will get the best treatment possible.

I survived Stage 3 and am still here after 14 years!

SoCalDavidS

(9,998 posts)
8. Again, The Assumption That She's Somehow Unhappy
Mon Oct 4, 2021, 01:36 PM
Oct 2021

I'm sure she's as much a POS as he is. She just isn't the Governor, but I'm sure she shares 99%+ of his beliefs and values, and couldn't care less about those dying from Covid.

Carlitos Brigante

(26,500 posts)
9. Oh I have no idea about her. Hadn't even heard of it until now. I was strictly
Mon Oct 4, 2021, 01:39 PM
Oct 2021

speaking in human terms. For all I know she's just like Moronia. But maybe she isn't.

Mz Pip

(27,436 posts)
18. Not my experience
Mon Oct 4, 2021, 02:52 PM
Oct 2021

I was diagnosed in January of this year following a routine mammogram. Finished all treatment in April. I thought medical treatment would be slowed down due to Covid but here in northern California it couldn’t have been smoother. Maybe where you live matters.

SunSeeker

(51,550 posts)
22. Oh Hell yes, where you live matters. You live in Northerm California.
Mon Oct 4, 2021, 02:58 PM
Oct 2021

It's a whole different world in the places like Texas or Alabama, or even Nevada: https://www.kdrv.com/content/news/575099682.html

AllyCat

(16,175 posts)
14. Terrible. I hope she is able to recover.
Mon Oct 4, 2021, 02:44 PM
Oct 2021

I am grateful she likely has good access to healthcare. I hope her husband sees the error of his ways and recognizes most don’t have that.

IronLionZion

(45,418 posts)
15. Cancer patients have weakened immune systems
Mon Oct 4, 2021, 02:46 PM
Oct 2021

not a good time to be living with a callous sociopath bent on spreading COVID as much as he can to own the libs

Gore1FL

(21,127 posts)
16. It's sad when anyone gets cancer.
Mon Oct 4, 2021, 02:46 PM
Oct 2021

I hope there is enough ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine available to effectively treat it.

slater71

(1,153 posts)
19. I hope she recovers completely.
Mon Oct 4, 2021, 02:54 PM
Oct 2021

But still can`t stop thinking that this is DeSantis's karma for being the ass that he is. It`s sad the innocent seem to always have to pay.

TNNurse

(6,926 posts)
21. As a breast cancer survivor (9 years)
Mon Oct 4, 2021, 02:55 PM
Oct 2021

Having had the ultimate treatment: surgery, chemo, radiation,

I could not have done that without my husband by my side at every appointment and most treatment. I suspect she will not have that.

Having small children and the whole pandemic will make it harder for her.

Other than that, I will not say anything.

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