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2 years ago yesterday

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    • June 20, 2011 at 1:48 am
    LynnLuc
    Participant

    Two years ago yesterday I had my biopsy at Mayo Clinic and they told me I had stage 4 melanoma. They also said I would be dead in 6-9 months. Happy to report I am still here and still NED. Had my latest scans on June 8 and my booster of MDX 1106!

    Two years ago yesterday I had my biopsy at Mayo Clinic and they told me I had stage 4 melanoma. They also said I would be dead in 6-9 months. Happy to report I am still here and still NED. Had my latest scans on June 8 and my booster of MDX 1106!

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      • June 20, 2011 at 2:05 am
      shellebrownies
      Participant

      Lynn, that's fantastic! And such an inspiration for those of us who have recently diagnosed  Stage IV loved ones. : )

      Michelle, wife of Don

      • June 20, 2011 at 2:05 am
      shellebrownies
      Participant

      Lynn, that's fantastic! And such an inspiration for those of us who have recently diagnosed  Stage IV loved ones. : )

      Michelle, wife of Don

      • June 20, 2011 at 5:39 am
      ChrisTheWilsonZoo
      Participant

      Congratulations!  Isn't it awesome to prove the doctors wrong!  May you continue to do so for many years to come.

      • June 20, 2011 at 5:39 am
      ChrisTheWilsonZoo
      Participant

      Congratulations!  Isn't it awesome to prove the doctors wrong!  May you continue to do so for many years to come.

      • June 20, 2011 at 10:40 am
      Kimmer
      Participant

      Fantastic!  Throw down the gauntlet and come out the winner.  That's what I'm talkin' about!

      Wishing you many more years of NEDness.

      k.

      • June 20, 2011 at 10:40 am
      Kimmer
      Participant

      Fantastic!  Throw down the gauntlet and come out the winner.  That's what I'm talkin' about!

      Wishing you many more years of NEDness.

      k.

        • June 20, 2011 at 11:00 am
        Lisa13
        Participant

        Lynn,

        I'm so happy for you and hope you continue to defy the odds and remain NED (it's possible!).

        When I was diagnosed 2 weeks ago with Stage 4, I actually thanked my Dr that he didn't mention the 6-9 month timeframe. He said those were old stats and that new treatments were keeping people alive much longer – this will be the trend going forward in the years to come.   Infact, they suspect the typical lifespan of advanced melanoma patients will double within the next 5 years.

        There is always hope!

        Lisa

        • June 20, 2011 at 11:00 am
        Lisa13
        Participant

        Lynn,

        I'm so happy for you and hope you continue to defy the odds and remain NED (it's possible!).

        When I was diagnosed 2 weeks ago with Stage 4, I actually thanked my Dr that he didn't mention the 6-9 month timeframe. He said those were old stats and that new treatments were keeping people alive much longer – this will be the trend going forward in the years to come.   Infact, they suspect the typical lifespan of advanced melanoma patients will double within the next 5 years.

        There is always hope!

        Lisa

        • June 21, 2011 at 4:03 am
        LynnLuc
        Participant

        I have doubled already and being NED it gives me hope I can live much longer!

        • June 21, 2011 at 4:03 am
        LynnLuc
        Participant

        I have doubled already and being NED it gives me hope I can live much longer!

        • June 21, 2011 at 4:13 pm
        nicoli
        Participant

        I think I have read that the survival statistics are at least 10 years old.

        Even though there hasn't been much advancement in melanoma care in the last 10 years, I think we are NOW seeing exciting breakthroughs.

        I have to believe that many of US are ging to change those statistics. By living.

        Nicki, Stage 3b

        • June 21, 2011 at 4:13 pm
        nicoli
        Participant

        I think I have read that the survival statistics are at least 10 years old.

        Even though there hasn't been much advancement in melanoma care in the last 10 years, I think we are NOW seeing exciting breakthroughs.

        I have to believe that many of US are ging to change those statistics. By living.

        Nicki, Stage 3b

      • June 20, 2011 at 12:27 pm
      FormerCaregiver
      Participant

      Congratulations on still having NED! You give us real hope that the statistics can
      continued to be defied!

      Frank from Australia

      • June 20, 2011 at 12:27 pm
      FormerCaregiver
      Participant

      Congratulations on still having NED! You give us real hope that the statistics can
      continued to be defied!

      Frank from Australia

        • June 20, 2011 at 2:04 pm
        dawn dion
        Participant

        Rock on my friend – I am ever so excited for you!  I went for my 2nd set of scans since starting BRAF/MEK and everything is still shrinking.  YEA!  Hasn't spread anywhere else and I'm still kicking it to the curb.  6-9 months hmmm – it's been 8+ guess I better pack, cause I think I am going to be EXTREAMLY late for something – oh wait I'm not going ANYWHERE! 🙂  Keep kickin it my friend!

        Hugs and Smiles

        Dawn

        • June 20, 2011 at 2:04 pm
        dawn dion
        Participant

        Rock on my friend – I am ever so excited for you!  I went for my 2nd set of scans since starting BRAF/MEK and everything is still shrinking.  YEA!  Hasn't spread anywhere else and I'm still kicking it to the curb.  6-9 months hmmm – it's been 8+ guess I better pack, cause I think I am going to be EXTREAMLY late for something – oh wait I'm not going ANYWHERE! 🙂  Keep kickin it my friend!

        Hugs and Smiles

        Dawn

        • June 21, 2011 at 12:02 am
        lhaley
        Participant

        Dawn,

        Glad to hear the great news! 

        Linda

        • June 21, 2011 at 12:02 am
        lhaley
        Participant

        Dawn,

        Glad to hear the great news! 

        Linda

      • June 20, 2011 at 2:03 pm
      Carol Taylor
      Participant

      What?! You defied your doctor and lived?! Hallelujah and you keep it up! Thanks for sharing and thanks for proving no one has the right or ability to put a cap on our days.

      Lord, in Your mercy, keep ned in Your daughter's life and mel away. Thank You for her ned time, may it continue. Amen and Amen!

      Grace and peace,

      Carol

      • June 20, 2011 at 2:03 pm
      Carol Taylor
      Participant

      What?! You defied your doctor and lived?! Hallelujah and you keep it up! Thanks for sharing and thanks for proving no one has the right or ability to put a cap on our days.

      Lord, in Your mercy, keep ned in Your daughter's life and mel away. Thank You for her ned time, may it continue. Amen and Amen!

      Grace and peace,

      Carol

      • June 20, 2011 at 3:42 pm
      Linny
      Participant

      What great news!!! yesyesyesyesyesyes

      Congratulations on proving those doctors wrong for the second year in a row.

      Linda

      • June 20, 2011 at 3:42 pm
      Linny
      Participant

      What great news!!! yesyesyesyesyesyes

      Congratulations on proving those doctors wrong for the second year in a row.

      Linda

      • June 20, 2011 at 4:03 pm
      NYKaren
      Participant

      Lynn, that's wonderful news.  It's great to get such hope and inspiration.

      Be well,

      karen

      • June 20, 2011 at 4:03 pm
      NYKaren
      Participant

      Lynn, that's wonderful news.  It's great to get such hope and inspiration.

      Be well,

      karen

      • June 20, 2011 at 10:20 pm
      King
      Participant

      Great news!  Celebrate!  I have been Stage IV for almost 6 years now…not NED all the time but most of it.  Others need to know there are many long term Stage IV survivors out there.  And you and I just happen to be treated at the same facility (Moffitt).  I spent my day there.

       

      Stay Strong

      King

      Stage IV 7/05 Liver mets

      • June 20, 2011 at 10:20 pm
      King
      Participant

      Great news!  Celebrate!  I have been Stage IV for almost 6 years now…not NED all the time but most of it.  Others need to know there are many long term Stage IV survivors out there.  And you and I just happen to be treated at the same facility (Moffitt).  I spent my day there.

       

      Stay Strong

      King

      Stage IV 7/05 Liver mets

        • June 21, 2011 at 4:06 am
        LynnLuc
        Participant

        I saw you from a distance one day…I heard you are a red head  and fiery!!! Dawna J told me that LOL

        • June 21, 2011 at 4:06 am
        LynnLuc
        Participant

        I saw you from a distance one day…I heard you are a red head  and fiery!!! Dawna J told me that LOL

        • June 22, 2011 at 3:01 am
        King
        Participant

        LOL   Speak up next time.  I'd love to meet you. :)))

        Stay Strong
        Kathie

        • June 22, 2011 at 3:01 am
        King
        Participant

        LOL   Speak up next time.  I'd love to meet you. :)))

        Stay Strong
        Kathie

      • June 21, 2011 at 12:05 am
      lhaley
      Participant

      Lynn,

      I am so thrilled for you!  Not only have you beat the odds, you have also kept on living!  Big move and new job!!   Keep going girlfriend!  Have you thought about sending a note to the Dr at the Mayo Clinic to let them know they were wrong!!!!   Might be an idea so they are a bit more up beat when they meet with another patient!

      Linda

      July 6th will be 5 years stage IV.  While I've had way to many recurrances during that time I'm still here and currenly NED!

      • June 21, 2011 at 12:05 am
      lhaley
      Participant

      Lynn,

      I am so thrilled for you!  Not only have you beat the odds, you have also kept on living!  Big move and new job!!   Keep going girlfriend!  Have you thought about sending a note to the Dr at the Mayo Clinic to let them know they were wrong!!!!   Might be an idea so they are a bit more up beat when they meet with another patient!

      Linda

      July 6th will be 5 years stage IV.  While I've had way to many recurrances during that time I'm still here and currenly NED!

        • June 21, 2011 at 4:07 am
        LynnLuc
        Participant

        yes It's time I wrote them again LOL…

        • June 21, 2011 at 4:07 am
        LynnLuc
        Participant

        yes It's time I wrote them again LOL…

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