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POWER PORT


 "October 3 he asked me what day it was." Its October 3rd. 

 If you don't know that is a mean girls reference which just happens to be the day I got my port surgery. I had no idea they would be going through my neck for this! I have attached a link for you to see how it is done. My diagnosis requires long term treatment (more on that later) so I opted in to get the port to potentially save my veins. 

https://youtu.be/6QFwZAIPBq8?si=XCYlIxOl0w5wvh-a

If the link doesn't work go on YouTube and search, "chest port placement." 

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  1. Janet CookOctober 9, 2025 at 8:14 AM

    Dear sweet Marissa, I'm writing this with tears flowing down my cheeks as my heart is breaking for you to go through this journey. Please know that you are in my thoughts, prayers, and heart. You are a gem and God will see you through this. ❤️ Hugs (oh how I wish I could hug you for real right now).

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  2. SasSyPAntsJeNnOctober 9, 2025 at 8:21 AM

    I'm also a port member. I wish they had explained that better to you. Wishing nothing but the best for. You

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  3. SuzanneOctober 9, 2025 at 1:46 PM

    I don't even know what to say. My heart breaks for you and your children 💔. BUT I know you are a SUPER STONG person and girl you have a billion, zillion people caring and praying for you. You can do this.... stay positive.

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  4. KristinaOctober 9, 2025 at 3:53 PM

    Hey Marissa,
    Its been a while, I am sorry to hear the news. I don't even know what to say other than I am sorry for you, your children, your family, everyone. We were close when I was younger but grew apart as life went on, but I was always so happy to be with you and looked up to you and you dont deserve any of this. Still love you and hope the best for you! You got this.

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  5. Tammy stergoNovember 6, 2025 at 9:14 AM

    Marissa beautiful Marissa do not let this valley in your life take you down for greater is the God that lives in you then he that's in the world listen to these words he said be strong and be courageous fear not for God is with you there will be times you will be afraid it maybe times you will feel pain but God will bring you through it all he endured it for you at a cross at Calvary he said I'm walking through the valley he didn't stay that you're going to stay there get ready for the battle that's ahead for god done one to battle remember that you have victory in him and you're running race that he won everyday speak life speak God's word over yourself and over your household you are blessed you are healed you are delivered you are strong you are courageous you are victorious in the name of Jesus we give him praise we give him honor and we glorify his name for all that he will bring you through Amen

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