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Update:
Amazing, wonderful news on this very very Good Friday! My surgical oncologist called with my results from surgery. She removed 16 lymph nodes, all of which are clear of any cancer! The tumor they originally thought was 7mm big was in fact not one big tumor but a few little ones, the biggest being only 3mm big! This is all such good news because it means I will not need radiation!!!! She doesn’t think I’ll need chemotherapy either, will talk with medical oncologist come May 10th about Oncotype test to confirm that I am indeed cancer free and will not need any further treatment! So for now, just need to start physical therapy and continue on the healing path! Thanks be to God and thank you to everyone for your support and prayers! ❤️
Update:
We’ve finished with the mastectomy of the right breast and lymph node removal as well! Hoping for the best from this procedure! Results to come soon. Thank you all for the prayers and kind words and the amazing support! ❤️ We are hoping this healing journey will be smooth and are so grateful to you all!
Hello, my name is Melissa Vargas. I'm 29 years old, and I live in Houston, Texas.
In 2008 I married the man of dreams.
In 2010 we gave birth to our first son, Kiano.
In 2012 I graduated from Sam Houston State University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Graphic Design and Advertising.
in 2013 I was hired at Red Apple Lipstick, Inc as lead graphics and communications, where I still work.
In 2016 Chava and I were blessed with our second beautiful son Rorick, nicknamed Rory.
We are so blessed!
In October, 2018 I was diagnosed with breast cancer.
Like any young family, we're just finally getting a hold of what life is about. My husband Chava is a welder and fabricator. He does amazing work for a local company, and always comes up with new ideas and ways of creating.
My career is advancing as a graphic artist and I've found the space to add work as a creative photographer to help us get ahead. We're finally chasing our dreams...
I made an appointment at The Rose Center in Houston, and last Thursday they confirmed my worst suspicion. The lump I felt is cancer.
Invasive Ductal Carcinoma, Grade III (High Grade) and Ductal Carcinoma in Situ, Grade III. Breast cancer.
Here we go. The only thing I can do is dive into this head on and as bravely as I can. We're all a bit terrified.
So, we are reaching out to you. To any of you who know how scary cancer is. Who have so many loved ones lost to it. To have so many people you love that went through the agonizing process of getting rid of it. To those that are sympathetic and yearn to support those in need. To those with God in their hearts that are willing to reach out with any donation and any advise ... and prayers, lots of prayers! Please donate any amount, small or large, to this fund and share all advice and support! You will forever be in my thoughts and prayers, I will forever be thankful, and will fight hard to ensure it will not all be in vain!
We have a large goal. Our goal is $45,000.
I thank you from the bottom of my heart for all of your donations, advise and prayers. I have high hopes that soon I will be walking the path of a healing journey.
Through all of this I look to the grace of God,
Isaiah 41:10 – "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."
Amazing, wonderful news on this very very Good Friday! My surgical oncologist called with my results from surgery. She removed 16 lymph nodes, all of which are clear of any cancer! The tumor they originally thought was 7mm big was in fact not one big tumor but a few little ones, the biggest being only 3mm big! This is all such good news because it means I will not need radiation!!!! She doesn’t think I’ll need chemotherapy either, will talk with medical oncologist come May 10th about Oncotype test to confirm that I am indeed cancer free and will not need any further treatment! So for now, just need to start physical therapy and continue on the healing path! Thanks be to God and thank you to everyone for your support and prayers! ❤️
Update:
We’ve finished with the mastectomy of the right breast and lymph node removal as well! Hoping for the best from this procedure! Results to come soon. Thank you all for the prayers and kind words and the amazing support! ❤️ We are hoping this healing journey will be smooth and are so grateful to you all!
Hello, my name is Melissa Vargas. I'm 29 years old, and I live in Houston, Texas.
In 2008 I married the man of dreams.
In 2010 we gave birth to our first son, Kiano.
In 2012 I graduated from Sam Houston State University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Graphic Design and Advertising.
in 2013 I was hired at Red Apple Lipstick, Inc as lead graphics and communications, where I still work.
In 2016 Chava and I were blessed with our second beautiful son Rorick, nicknamed Rory.
We are so blessed!
In October, 2018 I was diagnosed with breast cancer.
Like any young family, we're just finally getting a hold of what life is about. My husband Chava is a welder and fabricator. He does amazing work for a local company, and always comes up with new ideas and ways of creating.
My career is advancing as a graphic artist and I've found the space to add work as a creative photographer to help us get ahead. We're finally chasing our dreams...
I made an appointment at The Rose Center in Houston, and last Thursday they confirmed my worst suspicion. The lump I felt is cancer.
Invasive Ductal Carcinoma, Grade III (High Grade) and Ductal Carcinoma in Situ, Grade III. Breast cancer.
Here we go. The only thing I can do is dive into this head on and as bravely as I can. We're all a bit terrified.
So, we are reaching out to you. To any of you who know how scary cancer is. Who have so many loved ones lost to it. To have so many people you love that went through the agonizing process of getting rid of it. To those that are sympathetic and yearn to support those in need. To those with God in their hearts that are willing to reach out with any donation and any advise ... and prayers, lots of prayers! Please donate any amount, small or large, to this fund and share all advice and support! You will forever be in my thoughts and prayers, I will forever be thankful, and will fight hard to ensure it will not all be in vain!
We have a large goal. Our goal is $45,000.
I thank you from the bottom of my heart for all of your donations, advise and prayers. I have high hopes that soon I will be walking the path of a healing journey.
Through all of this I look to the grace of God,
Isaiah 41:10 – "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."
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Melissa Vargas
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Houston, TX
