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- September 6, 2012 at 5:02 pm
I just joined this community. My husband was diagnosed with Stage III melanoma 11 years ago, and it progressed to Stage IV brain and skull metastases at two different times. He is alive, and I guess "NED." This is a new word for me. In fact, there is a lot of jargon and abbreviations on this site that I need to look up.
I just joined this community. My husband was diagnosed with Stage III melanoma 11 years ago, and it progressed to Stage IV brain and skull metastases at two different times. He is alive, and I guess "NED." This is a new word for me. In fact, there is a lot of jargon and abbreviations on this site that I need to look up.
I have what could be called a "good problem," yet it is a problem just the same. How does one make life decisions with a husband who is supposed to have died, but didn't? Is he "normal" now? Or should I stock up on life insurance whenever I can? We did have 2 daughters after his diagnosis, so clearly I didn't just give up on life with him. But I do feel alone. Anyone else out there in a similar situation? I'd love to hear from you.
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- September 6, 2012 at 5:20 pm
Well, so how is your husband doing? Is he working? Is he living his life….It sounds like you are still scared, which I understand…Or is your husband very ill, and doing treatment? If he alive and able to do anything just be so thankful.
I lost my husband on Nov 30, 2010 to the Ugly Beast Melanoma. Enjoy each and every day you have and live it the best way you know how too…Enjoy each other and your life.
God Bless you.
Take Care,
Sherron, wife to Jim FOREVER
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- September 6, 2012 at 5:20 pm
Well, so how is your husband doing? Is he working? Is he living his life….It sounds like you are still scared, which I understand…Or is your husband very ill, and doing treatment? If he alive and able to do anything just be so thankful.
I lost my husband on Nov 30, 2010 to the Ugly Beast Melanoma. Enjoy each and every day you have and live it the best way you know how too…Enjoy each other and your life.
God Bless you.
Take Care,
Sherron, wife to Jim FOREVER
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- September 6, 2012 at 5:20 pm
Well, so how is your husband doing? Is he working? Is he living his life….It sounds like you are still scared, which I understand…Or is your husband very ill, and doing treatment? If he alive and able to do anything just be so thankful.
I lost my husband on Nov 30, 2010 to the Ugly Beast Melanoma. Enjoy each and every day you have and live it the best way you know how too…Enjoy each other and your life.
God Bless you.
Take Care,
Sherron, wife to Jim FOREVER
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- September 6, 2012 at 5:20 pm
Well, so how is your husband doing? Is he working? Is he living his life….It sounds like you are still scared, which I understand…Or is your husband very ill, and doing treatment? If he alive and able to do anything just be so thankful.
I lost my husband on Nov 30, 2010 to the Ugly Beast Melanoma. Enjoy each and every day you have and live it the best way you know how too…Enjoy each other and your life.
God Bless you.
Take Care,
Sherron, wife to Jim FOREVER
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- September 6, 2012 at 5:20 pm
Well, so how is your husband doing? Is he working? Is he living his life….It sounds like you are still scared, which I understand…Or is your husband very ill, and doing treatment? If he alive and able to do anything just be so thankful.
I lost my husband on Nov 30, 2010 to the Ugly Beast Melanoma. Enjoy each and every day you have and live it the best way you know how too…Enjoy each other and your life.
God Bless you.
Take Care,
Sherron, wife to Jim FOREVER
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- September 6, 2012 at 5:20 pm
Well, so how is your husband doing? Is he working? Is he living his life….It sounds like you are still scared, which I understand…Or is your husband very ill, and doing treatment? If he alive and able to do anything just be so thankful.
I lost my husband on Nov 30, 2010 to the Ugly Beast Melanoma. Enjoy each and every day you have and live it the best way you know how too…Enjoy each other and your life.
God Bless you.
Take Care,
Sherron, wife to Jim FOREVER
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