Living with Melanoma – 20 years, 11+ at Stage IV
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Living with Melanoma – 20 years, 11+ at Stage IV

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    • December 8, 2014 at 11:44 am
    ChrisB
    Participant

    Today marks the 20th anniversary of my diagnoses with melanoma.

     

    Although I don't come to the boards often these days, my patnet is available for anyone that would like to know my melanoma history.

     

    I have been fortunate in that I have been able to live a somewhat normal life (with the exceptions of doctor/scan appointments – etc) and continue to work full time.

     

    While I know that this might not be the average life of a stage IV patient I’m hoping this post gives at least a glimmer of hopefulness to others in similar circumstances.

     

    My Sincere Thank You to all of you that continue to frequent this board and offer comfort, support and hope to the newly diagnosed and others unselfishly.

     

    My heart goes out to all of you, patients and caregivers alike.

     

    Chris

    Stage IIb December 8, 1994

    Stage IV February 19, 2003

    Manageable Disease since October 1, 2004

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      • December 8, 2014 at 3:42 pm
      Janner
      Participant

      Hooray, and nice to see you posting, Chris.  Amazing it has been since 2004!

      • December 8, 2014 at 3:42 pm
      Janner
      Participant

      Hooray, and nice to see you posting, Chris.  Amazing it has been since 2004!

      • December 8, 2014 at 3:42 pm
      Janner
      Participant

      Hooray, and nice to see you posting, Chris.  Amazing it has been since 2004!

      • December 9, 2014 at 1:24 am
      arthurjedi007
      Participant

      Wow. Such an inspiration. Thank you.

      Artie

       

      • December 9, 2014 at 1:24 am
      arthurjedi007
      Participant

      Wow. Such an inspiration. Thank you.

      Artie

       

      • December 9, 2014 at 1:24 am
      arthurjedi007
      Participant

      Wow. Such an inspiration. Thank you.

      Artie

       

      • December 10, 2014 at 12:09 am
      Charlie S
      Participant

      Atta boy, Chris !

       Stage III 1987

      Stage IV 1996

      Alive to die in 2014 or any other year forward.

      Manageable it is !

      Cheers,

      Charlie S

      • December 10, 2014 at 12:09 am
      Charlie S
      Participant

      Atta boy, Chris !

       Stage III 1987

      Stage IV 1996

      Alive to die in 2014 or any other year forward.

      Manageable it is !

      Cheers,

      Charlie S

        • December 18, 2014 at 5:27 am
        Swanee
        Participant

        …..I think I'm following in your footsteps Charlie, here I am 5 years later, stressing all the way and I've finally decided I've arrived at Charlie's Place and will continue to live well despite this melanoma diagnosis! Aren't we the lucky ones? Blessings to all who continue to fight this beast:)

        • December 18, 2014 at 5:27 am
        Swanee
        Participant

        …..I think I'm following in your footsteps Charlie, here I am 5 years later, stressing all the way and I've finally decided I've arrived at Charlie's Place and will continue to live well despite this melanoma diagnosis! Aren't we the lucky ones? Blessings to all who continue to fight this beast:)

        • December 18, 2014 at 5:27 am
        Swanee
        Participant

        …..I think I'm following in your footsteps Charlie, here I am 5 years later, stressing all the way and I've finally decided I've arrived at Charlie's Place and will continue to live well despite this melanoma diagnosis! Aren't we the lucky ones? Blessings to all who continue to fight this beast:)

      • December 10, 2014 at 12:09 am
      Charlie S
      Participant

      Atta boy, Chris !

       Stage III 1987

      Stage IV 1996

      Alive to die in 2014 or any other year forward.

      Manageable it is !

      Cheers,

      Charlie S

      • December 10, 2014 at 5:07 pm
      DZnDef
      Participant

      Congratulations and thanks so much for touching base and letting us know that long-term survival is possible for folks with a Stage IV diagnosis.  This is invaluable to those of us more recently diagnosed.  I wish you continued success!

      • December 10, 2014 at 5:07 pm
      DZnDef
      Participant

      Congratulations and thanks so much for touching base and letting us know that long-term survival is possible for folks with a Stage IV diagnosis.  This is invaluable to those of us more recently diagnosed.  I wish you continued success!

      • December 10, 2014 at 5:07 pm
      DZnDef
      Participant

      Congratulations and thanks so much for touching base and letting us know that long-term survival is possible for folks with a Stage IV diagnosis.  This is invaluable to those of us more recently diagnosed.  I wish you continued success!

      • December 11, 2014 at 6:49 pm
      Hope2014
      Participant

      smileyThat was the hope I needed for today…I wish you ongoing wellness.

       

      Stage IIa May 2008

      Diagnosed Stage IV Feb 2014

      Currently on Mekinist/Tafinlar combo until Feb., Then start PD-1/IPI  combo infusions.

      Praying/hoping for the best.

       

      • December 11, 2014 at 6:49 pm
      Hope2014
      Participant

      smileyThat was the hope I needed for today…I wish you ongoing wellness.

       

      Stage IIa May 2008

      Diagnosed Stage IV Feb 2014

      Currently on Mekinist/Tafinlar combo until Feb., Then start PD-1/IPI  combo infusions.

      Praying/hoping for the best.

       

      • December 11, 2014 at 6:49 pm
      Hope2014
      Participant

      smileyThat was the hope I needed for today…I wish you ongoing wellness.

       

      Stage IIa May 2008

      Diagnosed Stage IV Feb 2014

      Currently on Mekinist/Tafinlar combo until Feb., Then start PD-1/IPI  combo infusions.

      Praying/hoping for the best.

       

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