Maria Friedman takes Emergency Medical Leave from Woman in White — Page 2

Yes, thank goodness it's in it's first stage. That aside, warm wishes and a speedy recovery to Maria. We will miss you until your return!

This must be such a worrisome time for her.

Wishing her a full and speedy recovery!


Jo

Best wishes to Maria for a complete recovery/remission and a quick return to WIW. Your Broadway debut is waiting...and in the meantime she will be missed.

Addy's right - any diagnosis of breast cancer (or any cancer for that matter) is something to worry about and take very seriously. But having caught it so early is wonderful news and I know she'll get through this. I'm a chemo angel and all of my 'chemo buddies' with stage 1 cancer have pulled through it fine and are all cancer free today. All of our prayers and best wishes go with you, Maria!

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Mamie, I'll bet you are a wonderful Chemo Angel!

I wish I'd had one when I was going through it..... It's such an amazing idea!

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Best wishes to Maria for a quick and speedy recovery.

Best wishes to Maria at this worrying time.My thoughts will be with her until she is back where she belongs - looking forward to seeing her in WIW in January.

"Saying otherwise is not only unwise, but more than a little offensive."

Puh-lease. Someone's always gotta be offended by somethin'.

Of course cancer is nothing laugh about, but stage 1 is far less serious or worrisome than some make it out to be. My comments were instilling optimism in those who hear "cancer" and think "it's the end!"....it's simply not true.


And a few days to a week is probably all it will take for her recovery. It depends more on how she feels following the surgery, nothing to do with the cancer itself. She'll probably have to pace herself and do a few performances and take a few off, so that by November 17 she'll be strong again and ready to go. I have no doubt.

Updated On: 11/2/05 at 07:09 AM

Thanks Addy, but sometimes I don't feel like I'm very good at it at all. I do believe that the support shown by the chemo angels really does have a very positive effect on cancer patients.

PalJoey - You've inspired me! There are chemo card angels who simply send a card in the mail (never the Internet) every week to their buddy. We never send a get well card, but simply a card of cheer and support and letting our buddy know we're out there thinking about them and caring for them. All my buddies have sworn to me that it helped them as much as any meds they were taking! The cards continue until the cancer patient completes all chemo treatments and radiation (if that's needed) and then returns for a follow up exam. If that exam shows that they are cancer-free, they officially 'graduate' from the program.

So - my inspiration? Why don't all we angels here on BWW start sending cards to Maria? We could send them to the theatre. With so many participating, we wouldn't have to send one each week, but it would be fun for her if we did. What a great show of support for her that would be!

I'm going to do it and I can only encourage everyone else out there to do it too. Believe me - the positive therapeutic effect won't just hit Maria. You have no idea how good you'll feel too!

I'd send them here:
Ms. Maria Friedman
c/o Marquis Theatre
1535 Broadway
New York, NY 10036

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Mamie, COUNT ME IN!

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Lisa Brescia

First, let me say that I hope Miss Freidman's recovery is swift.

Secondly, let me put a stop to the rumors that Loretta Swit has been contacted to replace her in her absence.

Nothing is further than the truth.

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