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- April 3, 2019 at 12:53 pm
Hey Warriors,
Just a quick update. All scans were clear on Monday and this marks one year NED!! I dutifully completed my 25th…or maybe 26th… round of Pembro and look forward to completing the trreatment regimen later this year.
What a wild ride that past two+ years have been..Stage II, surgery, Stage 4, clinical trials with PV-10 + Pembro, more surgery, more Pembro…I know many of you can relate and continue to relate as you wage war.
I wish this relief for each and every one of you. Although I will never turn my back on the possiblity of the enemy returning, it doesnt consume my thought process like it did in the beginning…life is becoming, dare I say, "normal" as it relates to medical concerns. However, my life is definitely not "normal" as it was before Melanoma. I take some time every day to appreciate the fact that I am still here. I plan things that I put off in the past. I still subscribe to the idea that living life is some of the best medicine against this bastard of a disease. I continue to pray for all of you, that in your battles you grow stronger, live better, and are happier.
Warrior On!!
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- April 3, 2019 at 1:05 pm
Wonderful news – love your attitude! In two weeks, myhusband has his first quarterly scans since he was NED in January. I'm more nervous about these than I was in the past. Maybe will feel more comfortable in a year! Keep on keepin' on!
Ann
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- April 3, 2019 at 2:53 pm
I logged in today just to see how you made out. So great to hear….
Donna – husband who is Stage 3b
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- April 3, 2019 at 3:11 pm
Thanks Donna, I wish the same for your husband!!
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- April 3, 2019 at 3:11 pm
I can relate Ann! Until you get the "NED news" each scan brings the hope that nothing has worsened..once you get the NED news each scan brings the anxiety of "what if it came back". I wondered if that would ever get much easier, maybe once you get several years behind you…but I can say that this round seemed easier, perhaps a little more confidence that its not a fluke and this bastard has been whipped! I'll keep your husband in my thoughts and prayers that his scans are all clear and more good news just keeps coming your way!
Warrior On!
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- April 3, 2019 at 3:18 pm
Thank you!
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- April 3, 2019 at 3:08 pm
Hats off to you Tex!!! Way to go!! May NED be your forever state!!!!!!! Best wishes.
Barb
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- April 3, 2019 at 3:08 pm
Hats off to you Tex!!! Way to go!! May NED be your forever state!!!!!!! Best wishes.
Barb
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- April 3, 2019 at 3:48 pm
That's fantastic. Congrats! Time to celebrate
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- April 4, 2019 at 2:10 pm
Thanks Tony! No matter how you spell it, I appreciate it!
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- April 3, 2019 at 8:14 pm
Simply marvelous TM, may your blessings continue.
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- April 4, 2019 at 2:12 pm
Thank you John!
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- April 3, 2019 at 8:47 pm
Congratulations, Tex! What wonderful words to write: Onr year all clear. I look forward to your annual “all clear” update.
Cheers!
Maggie
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- April 4, 2019 at 2:13 pm
Thanks Maggie! I look forward to hearing about lots of NED results this year from all of the Warriors!
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- April 3, 2019 at 9:08 pm
Thanks for posting great news and encouraging for all fighting the war.
Hope NED for ever x
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- April 4, 2019 at 2:15 pm
Thank you Scooby! I hope you are well!
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- April 4, 2019 at 2:16 pm
Thank you Cindy!
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- April 4, 2019 at 3:42 am
Cowabunga!!! And thanks for the encouragement–always helps.
Lisa
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- April 4, 2019 at 4:21 pm
Thanks Lisa, you are a Warrior!
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- April 4, 2019 at 12:30 pm
Woo hoo Tex! That is the best news to wake up to today. So happy for you and you deserve so much credit for facing this disease head on and advocating for yourself and all of melanoma peeps. You are a true warrior on every level. Thank you! Texas is lucky to have you!
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- April 4, 2019 at 4:22 pm
Thanks Jackie, I should be back down at MDA on the 22nd and 23rd for another round. Maybe we can all link up on the next trip?
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- April 4, 2019 at 1:00 pm
Wahooo!!! A whole year of NED what a relief! Wishing you forever NED-ness! Thanks for always checking in to share your progress, these stories give us all hope!
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- April 4, 2019 at 4:23 pm
Thanks Amanda, I hope you are taking the fight to the enemy and kicking some Melanoma A$$!
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- April 6, 2019 at 3:17 pm
Amazing news!!! You're such a fighter and such an inspiration, Tex! Warrior On!!!!
Lauren
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