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    • March 12, 2013 at 10:42 pm
    cld
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    I had surgery in December and it's returned already!  Sigh!  I need Al to tell me to beat the beast!

    I had surgery in December and it's returned already!  Sigh!  I need Al to tell me to beat the beast!

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      • March 12, 2013 at 11:57 pm
      aldakota22
      Participant

      Sorry you got bad news.Most of us in our fight do get bad news at sometime in our  battle.Do not get to down.Just another roadblock to navigate.With good doctors,a PMA, prayers and the tenacity of a pitbull you will Beat the Beast.In my prayers.  Al

      • March 12, 2013 at 11:57 pm
      aldakota22
      Participant

      Sorry you got bad news.Most of us in our fight do get bad news at sometime in our  battle.Do not get to down.Just another roadblock to navigate.With good doctors,a PMA, prayers and the tenacity of a pitbull you will Beat the Beast.In my prayers.  Al

        • March 13, 2013 at 11:57 am
        cld
        Participant

        I got the pit bull thing down!  But thanks Al.  I see you respond to so many posts…and you always make me smile!  You rock!  🙂

        • March 13, 2013 at 11:57 am
        cld
        Participant

        I got the pit bull thing down!  But thanks Al.  I see you respond to so many posts…and you always make me smile!  You rock!  🙂

        • March 13, 2013 at 11:57 am
        cld
        Participant

        I got the pit bull thing down!  But thanks Al.  I see you respond to so many posts…and you always make me smile!  You rock!  🙂

      • March 12, 2013 at 11:57 pm
      aldakota22
      Participant

      Sorry you got bad news.Most of us in our fight do get bad news at sometime in our  battle.Do not get to down.Just another roadblock to navigate.With good doctors,a PMA, prayers and the tenacity of a pitbull you will Beat the Beast.In my prayers.  Al

      • March 13, 2013 at 12:47 am
      jcmp
      Participant

      If you live in Chesapeake, VA, get to UVA.

      All the best and do not give up!

      • March 13, 2013 at 12:47 am
      jcmp
      Participant

      If you live in Chesapeake, VA, get to UVA.

      All the best and do not give up!

        • March 13, 2013 at 12:03 pm
        cld
        Participant

        Been there.  They wont take me in clinical trials because I have MS…..

        • March 13, 2013 at 12:03 pm
        cld
        Participant

        Been there.  They wont take me in clinical trials because I have MS…..

        • March 13, 2013 at 12:03 pm
        cld
        Participant

        Been there.  They wont take me in clinical trials because I have MS…..

      • March 13, 2013 at 12:47 am
      jcmp
      Participant

      If you live in Chesapeake, VA, get to UVA.

      All the best and do not give up!

      • March 14, 2013 at 3:11 pm
      Tina D
      Participant

      I am sorry for this disappointing news for you. Where is the recurrence? Have your Drs suggested a plan of action or options at this point? Is your Doc a melanoma specialist? Remember to take these things one day and one step at a time. Many here have been in that place of getting the unwanted and unwelcomed news of a recurrence, but these days there are oft times some options available.

      Tina

      • March 14, 2013 at 3:11 pm
      Tina D
      Participant

      I am sorry for this disappointing news for you. Where is the recurrence? Have your Drs suggested a plan of action or options at this point? Is your Doc a melanoma specialist? Remember to take these things one day and one step at a time. Many here have been in that place of getting the unwanted and unwelcomed news of a recurrence, but these days there are oft times some options available.

      Tina

        • March 15, 2013 at 1:50 am
        cld
        Participant

        It has returned under my arm and beside my belly button.  Wierd, that one presented as a bruise!?  Making an appt for Sloan Kettering, radiation and most likely ippi.

        • March 15, 2013 at 1:50 am
        cld
        Participant

        It has returned under my arm and beside my belly button.  Wierd, that one presented as a bruise!?  Making an appt for Sloan Kettering, radiation and most likely ippi.

        • March 15, 2013 at 1:02 pm
        Tina D
        Participant

        I know it is all so much to take in right now. Glad you are getting an appt at Sloan. Many on here have had great results with radiation/ipi. I have also heard people saying that a recurrence appeared as a purplish area, too — SO glad you had it checked, though!! I hope you are able to get an appointment quickly to help minimize anxious waiting time. Keep us posted…

        Tina

        • March 15, 2013 at 1:02 pm
        Tina D
        Participant

        I know it is all so much to take in right now. Glad you are getting an appt at Sloan. Many on here have had great results with radiation/ipi. I have also heard people saying that a recurrence appeared as a purplish area, too — SO glad you had it checked, though!! I hope you are able to get an appointment quickly to help minimize anxious waiting time. Keep us posted…

        Tina

        • March 17, 2013 at 3:49 pm
        cld
        Participant

        Thanks for the encouragement…isn't it funny how a note from a stranger can help so much.  Shared experiences mean alot, don't they?

        • March 17, 2013 at 3:49 pm
        cld
        Participant

        Thanks for the encouragement…isn't it funny how a note from a stranger can help so much.  Shared experiences mean alot, don't they?

        • March 18, 2013 at 1:18 am
        Tina D
        Participant

        Yes, they really do bond us all together in a uniue way. This board has been a blessing and help to me, and it always helps to not feel alone in the struggle…

        Tina

        • March 18, 2013 at 1:18 am
        Tina D
        Participant

        Yes, they really do bond us all together in a uniue way. This board has been a blessing and help to me, and it always helps to not feel alone in the struggle…

        Tina

        • March 18, 2013 at 1:18 am
        Tina D
        Participant

        Yes, they really do bond us all together in a uniue way. This board has been a blessing and help to me, and it always helps to not feel alone in the struggle…

        Tina

        • March 17, 2013 at 3:49 pm
        cld
        Participant

        Thanks for the encouragement…isn't it funny how a note from a stranger can help so much.  Shared experiences mean alot, don't they?

        • March 15, 2013 at 1:02 pm
        Tina D
        Participant

        I know it is all so much to take in right now. Glad you are getting an appt at Sloan. Many on here have had great results with radiation/ipi. I have also heard people saying that a recurrence appeared as a purplish area, too — SO glad you had it checked, though!! I hope you are able to get an appointment quickly to help minimize anxious waiting time. Keep us posted…

        Tina

        • March 15, 2013 at 1:50 am
        cld
        Participant

        It has returned under my arm and beside my belly button.  Wierd, that one presented as a bruise!?  Making an appt for Sloan Kettering, radiation and most likely ippi.

      • March 14, 2013 at 3:11 pm
      Tina D
      Participant

      I am sorry for this disappointing news for you. Where is the recurrence? Have your Drs suggested a plan of action or options at this point? Is your Doc a melanoma specialist? Remember to take these things one day and one step at a time. Many here have been in that place of getting the unwanted and unwelcomed news of a recurrence, but these days there are oft times some options available.

      Tina

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