Melissa Etheridge diagnosed with breast cancer; tour canceled

[wicket]

http://www.tribnet.com/24hour/entertainment/story/1719817p-9532082c.html

Singer Melissa Etheridge has been diagnosed with breast cancer and has canceled upcoming tour dates to undergo treatment, according to her publicist.

Etheridge, 43, will undergo surgery and her doctor expects a "speedy and complete recovery," publicist Marcel Pariseau said in a statement.

The cancer was detected early and Etheridge has been receiving treatment, Pariseau said Thursday.

"I am fortunate to be under a wonderful doctor's care and thankful that this was caught early," Etheridge said in the statement. "I am looking forward to a quick and full recovery."

[Red State Rebel]

1. Oh no! Get better Melissa!!!!

Prayers heading her way.....

[wicket]

2. I sure hope she'll be ok!!

:(

[porphyrian]

3. It's good that they caught it early.

Hear that, all you women out there? Don't put off examinations. Breast cancer is almost always survivable if caught early (which is true of most cancers, actually).

[Rainbowreflect]

4. You are in my thoughts & prayer Melissa!

I love her so much!!! :hug: :loveya:

[JitterbugPerfume]

5. (((HUG)))) and best wishes

for a very cool person

get well Melissa

[jackstraw45]

6. A good reminder that women should do their self-exams EVERY month

and guys...check your testicles every few months too for lumps.

Get well Melissa!

[noiretextatique]

7. best wishes, melissa.

damn...terrible news. i knew her in the early days, before she became famous...nice person.

[bushisanidiot]

8. My Thoughts and Prayers are with Melissa and her family

I couldn't believe it when i heard the news.. :(