Dear Friends, Family and Community,
My good friend, Melissa “Mel” Frink has been struggling with Alpha One Emphysema for a few years. Unfortunately, the disease has progressed to the point where her doctors have told her that she is in need of a life-saving lung transplant.
Melissa is only 46 years old and is a caring, kind and generous soul. She was raised in Oxford, MA, has always been a hard worker and found her calling as a nurse which she finds immensely rewarding. For the past 13 years she has worked as a nurse in the bone marrow transplant unit at UMass Memorial Medical Center University Campus. Melissa is now dependent on oxygen 24/7, no longer able to work or do many things we all do on a daily basis. She hopes that one day she can return to caring for her patients with a renewed experience and understanding of how to best care for and help others.
Updates (2)
August 10, 2015
I just wanted to thank everyone who has helped me. Love life! So thankful!
July 3, 2015
Still waiting trying to stay positive. Love you all, love life!!
Guestbook
September 1, 2015
Melissa,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. So happy you have received your transplant! We miss you. Hope some day you will come back to a CMONS meeting to celebrate your recovery with us. God bless.
Beth Mena on behalf of Central MA Oncology Nurses
July 21, 2015
Melissa sending hugs and prayers I know it's been years since we saw each other but please find me on Facebook and let's chat...love hugs
Melissa kneeland
July 4, 2015
Melissa sending you strength and love .. Your going to beat this !!
Brenda Lamagdeleine
