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The Decemberists' Jenny Conlee Diagnosed With Breast Cancer
- Posted on May 3rd 2011 6:14PM by Cameron Matthews
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"The good news is that Jenny caught it early," lead singer Colin Meloy writes. "And while the prognosis is very, very good for a full recovery, tackling the disease will mean some intensive treatment for our Jenny as well as a lot of important recovery time."
The 39-year-old Conlee also wrote from the Decemberists' website, "To be making music with everyone and seeing the fans has helped me to feel more positive and keep my mind off of my diagnosis. But, alas, as the tour winds down, it is time for me to get back to reality. I will try to get into surgery as soon as I can after we return from this leg of the tour so I can begin my recovery. There are still a few unknowns out there concerning my cancer, but I am thinking positive and hope to be back on the road soon. Thanks for all of your support!"
The band has decided to soldier on with their currently scheduled tour dates while Conlee stays at home to fight and recover. The Decemberists currently have nine shows planned during May and June and have not yet announced a temporary replacement for Conlee. As Meloy writes in the statement, "If you or anyone in your world has been handed a similar diagnosis, you know how out-of-the-blue this news can be." Indeed.
We wish Conlee a healthy, full and fast recovery.
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kaity
Best wishes to you, Jenny! I hope you have a speedy recovery and you will be in my prayers.
May 05 2011 at 9:49 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Maurice R. Brown
There is life after cancer - my wife and I are living examples. She was disanosed with breast cancer and operated on in December 1995. She was treated with radiation only because her cancer was contained in the milk duct. And in January 1997 I was disgnosed with melanoma. I was treated a year with interferon injections. And we both are doing great today. We have had no cancer related problems since. The same can be true for Jenny or anyone else if you catch your cancer early. Good luck and rest assured that you too, Jenny, can have a good life after cancer!
May 05 2011 at 2:16 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Ash
Best of luck to Jenny, from one cancer fighter to another!
May 05 2011 at 1:10 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Sin D
Hope she is OK. Get better Jenny.
May 04 2011 at 11:08 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Gail
Hope she'll be ok but the prognosis for someone age 39 is not good
May 04 2011 at 10:50 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Robert Sheppard
Saw the Decemberists..and Jenny, my favorite Decemberist..in Grand Rapids in April..fantastic show! I will be running in the Susan Komen race this month with Jenny on my mind. Best wishes for a full and speedy recovery.
May 04 2011 at 10:39 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
c
I wish her all the positive energy I can. I'm 39 and I was diagnosed with a reproductive cancer when I was 38. It was caught in time. The road is long and hard, but it makes you a very strong person. Keep your spirits UP, Jenny! You are not alone. Like the Irish say, "this too shall pass".
May 04 2011 at 10:18 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Mark Alper
My best to Ms. Conlee for a full and complete recovery. Also, to LJCC and sararachel, who posted about their own diagnoses. Stay strong and stay positive, and count me among those unknown to you who are keeping you in our thoughts, and cheering you on.
May 04 2011 at 9:17 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
sararachel
I was diagnosed with breast cancer on March 23, 2011 and was shocked but it was caught very early with a digital mammogram. I have had surgery and doing well.
Blessings to you. Sararachel
sararachel
I was diagnosed with breast cancer March 23, 2011 and had surgery and I am recovering. Blessings to you. Hang in there.
May 04 2011 at 9:05 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
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