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24 years ago – stage 1

Forums General Melanoma Community 24 years ago – stage 1

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    Janner
    Participant

      I was originally diagnosed today 24 years ago as stage 1a.  That lesion would be considered stage 1b in today's staging criteria.  I also had 2 other primaries, an in situ in 2000 and another stage 1b lesion in 2001.  I'm still here.  Still stage 1b.

      I post this only to show that there are stage 1 people (and 0 and 2) that don't progress.  This board is very lopsided towards those who have had a recurrence and it is easy to lose perspective.  Not all early stagers progress, in fact most don't. 

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        Bubbles
        Participant

          Incredibly important news and perspective for many, Janner.  Thanks for posting and for all you do to serve so many!  I don't have the strength you do.  On bended knee in admiration!  Thanks. c

          Bubbles
          Participant

            Incredibly important news and perspective for many, Janner.  Thanks for posting and for all you do to serve so many!  I don't have the strength you do.  On bended knee in admiration!  Thanks. c

            Bubbles
            Participant

              Incredibly important news and perspective for many, Janner.  Thanks for posting and for all you do to serve so many!  I don't have the strength you do.  On bended knee in admiration!  Thanks. c

              CHD
              Participant

                Janner,

                Since the day I first arrived on this forum, I have appreciated your posts with your knowledge and insight.  You have taught me so much.  Your perspective is always helpful, and I try to share it with others too, including the insight that people who do not progress are not often on internet forums posting.  It is wonderful to hear that you are 24 years out, and thank you for all you share and for all you do!  Truly you are one of the most informative people posting about melanoma on the internet today.

                Cheri

                CHD
                Participant

                  Janner,

                  Since the day I first arrived on this forum, I have appreciated your posts with your knowledge and insight.  You have taught me so much.  Your perspective is always helpful, and I try to share it with others too, including the insight that people who do not progress are not often on internet forums posting.  It is wonderful to hear that you are 24 years out, and thank you for all you share and for all you do!  Truly you are one of the most informative people posting about melanoma on the internet today.

                  Cheri

                  CHD
                  Participant

                    Janner,

                    Since the day I first arrived on this forum, I have appreciated your posts with your knowledge and insight.  You have taught me so much.  Your perspective is always helpful, and I try to share it with others too, including the insight that people who do not progress are not often on internet forums posting.  It is wonderful to hear that you are 24 years out, and thank you for all you share and for all you do!  Truly you are one of the most informative people posting about melanoma on the internet today.

                    Cheri

                    WithinMySkin
                    Participant
                      Amazing, Janner! I’m grateful every day for your perspective and support for others on this board. You are a breath of fresh air when this disease becomes stifling. Thank you!!
                        JC
                        Participant

                          ditto

                          JC
                          Participant

                            ditto

                            JC
                            Participant

                              ditto

                            WithinMySkin
                            Participant
                              Amazing, Janner! I’m grateful every day for your perspective and support for others on this board. You are a breath of fresh air when this disease becomes stifling. Thank you!!
                              WithinMySkin
                              Participant
                                Amazing, Janner! I’m grateful every day for your perspective and support for others on this board. You are a breath of fresh air when this disease becomes stifling. Thank you!!
                                Swanee
                                Participant

                                  I'm not sure how long you have been posting on this website Janner, but you were here when I first arrived 6 years ago!  You have been a sound, accurate, soothing  voice to so many here and I have so appreciated your wisdom and advice that has guided me, in my own journey by just reading your advice to others. I know the loss you suffered losing your Dad to melanoma makes your diagnosis seem more than 1b, but I and so many others are glad you have remained stable there!  I know you branched out to focus more time with those with early diagnosis of 1,2 stages, so  I'm grateful you continue to hang here and take the time to answer so many questions and calm the nerves of so many first timers!   I know how time consuming it can be and I appreciate your gift to this site.  Wishing you continued 1b status, thanks for the support and positive posts of hope and survival!

                                  Swanee 

                                  Swanee
                                  Participant

                                    I'm not sure how long you have been posting on this website Janner, but you were here when I first arrived 6 years ago!  You have been a sound, accurate, soothing  voice to so many here and I have so appreciated your wisdom and advice that has guided me, in my own journey by just reading your advice to others. I know the loss you suffered losing your Dad to melanoma makes your diagnosis seem more than 1b, but I and so many others are glad you have remained stable there!  I know you branched out to focus more time with those with early diagnosis of 1,2 stages, so  I'm grateful you continue to hang here and take the time to answer so many questions and calm the nerves of so many first timers!   I know how time consuming it can be and I appreciate your gift to this site.  Wishing you continued 1b status, thanks for the support and positive posts of hope and survival!

                                    Swanee 

                                    Swanee
                                    Participant

                                      I'm not sure how long you have been posting on this website Janner, but you were here when I first arrived 6 years ago!  You have been a sound, accurate, soothing  voice to so many here and I have so appreciated your wisdom and advice that has guided me, in my own journey by just reading your advice to others. I know the loss you suffered losing your Dad to melanoma makes your diagnosis seem more than 1b, but I and so many others are glad you have remained stable there!  I know you branched out to focus more time with those with early diagnosis of 1,2 stages, so  I'm grateful you continue to hang here and take the time to answer so many questions and calm the nerves of so many first timers!   I know how time consuming it can be and I appreciate your gift to this site.  Wishing you continued 1b status, thanks for the support and positive posts of hope and survival!

                                      Swanee 

                                      DZnDef
                                      Participant

                                        Congratulations Janner!  I'm so glad you continue to be stage 1 and am so lucky to have read your wonderful advice since I joined a couple of years ago.  You've talked many a newbie off the ledge so to speak with clear perspective and thoughtful advice.

                                        Cheers,

                                        Maggie

                                        DZnDef
                                        Participant

                                          Congratulations Janner!  I'm so glad you continue to be stage 1 and am so lucky to have read your wonderful advice since I joined a couple of years ago.  You've talked many a newbie off the ledge so to speak with clear perspective and thoughtful advice.

                                          Cheers,

                                          Maggie

                                          DZnDef
                                          Participant

                                            Congratulations Janner!  I'm so glad you continue to be stage 1 and am so lucky to have read your wonderful advice since I joined a couple of years ago.  You've talked many a newbie off the ledge so to speak with clear perspective and thoughtful advice.

                                            Cheers,

                                            Maggie

                                            BrianP
                                            Participant

                                              Thanks for sharing Janner.  Appreciate everything you do for this board.  I remember a while back you saying that even though you aren't stage III or IV you read most of the III and IV post.  I may be a stage IVer but anytime I seen that you've replied to a thread I always check it out to see what great advice you are giving.

                                              Brian

                                              BrianP
                                              Participant

                                                Thanks for sharing Janner.  Appreciate everything you do for this board.  I remember a while back you saying that even though you aren't stage III or IV you read most of the III and IV post.  I may be a stage IVer but anytime I seen that you've replied to a thread I always check it out to see what great advice you are giving.

                                                Brian

                                                BrianP
                                                Participant

                                                  Thanks for sharing Janner.  Appreciate everything you do for this board.  I remember a while back you saying that even though you aren't stage III or IV you read most of the III and IV post.  I may be a stage IVer but anytime I seen that you've replied to a thread I always check it out to see what great advice you are giving.

                                                  Brian

                                                  ldub
                                                  Participant

                                                    I am one of those "talked off the ledge" and though my situation pales in comparison to the fight many are facing, Janner's advice to be reasonable, worry when need be and "live your life" applies equally to everyone.    Janner is a jewel valuable to all.

                                                     

                                                    ldub
                                                    Participant

                                                      I am one of those "talked off the ledge" and though my situation pales in comparison to the fight many are facing, Janner's advice to be reasonable, worry when need be and "live your life" applies equally to everyone.    Janner is a jewel valuable to all.

                                                       

                                                      ldub
                                                      Participant

                                                        I am one of those "talked off the ledge" and though my situation pales in comparison to the fight many are facing, Janner's advice to be reasonable, worry when need be and "live your life" applies equally to everyone.    Janner is a jewel valuable to all.

                                                         

                                                        stars
                                                        Participant

                                                          Just another voice chiming in to say thank you to Janner for her solid, balanced, intelligent and valuable voice on this board.

                                                          Stars

                                                          stars
                                                          Participant

                                                            Just another voice chiming in to say thank you to Janner for her solid, balanced, intelligent and valuable voice on this board.

                                                            Stars

                                                            stars
                                                            Participant

                                                              Just another voice chiming in to say thank you to Janner for her solid, balanced, intelligent and valuable voice on this board.

                                                              Stars

                                                              Janner
                                                              Participant

                                                                Thanks everyone!

                                                                Celeste, you are the amazing one.  You have more energy than I do to blog and research melanoma.  I was there once, not anymore. 

                                                                Cheri, thanks for your support!

                                                                Lauren, thanks!

                                                                Swanee, I have been on MPIP for almost 15 years.  <sigh>  I keep wanting to leave but just can't quite break away.  And thank you for remembering my Dad.  He actually passed away two years ago on the anniversary of my diagnosis.

                                                                Thanks Maggie!

                                                                Brian, appreciate that you read my boring posts, lol!

                                                                ldub – glad you are living life!!!

                                                                stars – haven't seen you post much lately – hope your doing well!

                                                                Janner
                                                                Participant

                                                                  Thanks everyone!

                                                                  Celeste, you are the amazing one.  You have more energy than I do to blog and research melanoma.  I was there once, not anymore. 

                                                                  Cheri, thanks for your support!

                                                                  Lauren, thanks!

                                                                  Swanee, I have been on MPIP for almost 15 years.  <sigh>  I keep wanting to leave but just can't quite break away.  And thank you for remembering my Dad.  He actually passed away two years ago on the anniversary of my diagnosis.

                                                                  Thanks Maggie!

                                                                  Brian, appreciate that you read my boring posts, lol!

                                                                  ldub – glad you are living life!!!

                                                                  stars – haven't seen you post much lately – hope your doing well!

                                                                  Janner
                                                                  Participant

                                                                    Thanks everyone!

                                                                    Celeste, you are the amazing one.  You have more energy than I do to blog and research melanoma.  I was there once, not anymore. 

                                                                    Cheri, thanks for your support!

                                                                    Lauren, thanks!

                                                                    Swanee, I have been on MPIP for almost 15 years.  <sigh>  I keep wanting to leave but just can't quite break away.  And thank you for remembering my Dad.  He actually passed away two years ago on the anniversary of my diagnosis.

                                                                    Thanks Maggie!

                                                                    Brian, appreciate that you read my boring posts, lol!

                                                                    ldub – glad you are living life!!!

                                                                    stars – haven't seen you post much lately – hope your doing well!

                                                                    Bobman
                                                                    Participant

                                                                      Janner…it sure didn't  take me long to gravitate  to your posts after finding  this site. So many times I frantically  typed my situation , and waited with sweaty palms for a response , literally  checking every few minutes  for a reply . Then like a beacon  of calm light you would  always  be there with your incredible  measured,and straightforward  comments , personally  tailored  for what I was going through  at that moment .  And I see you do that with everyone . ..a true gift to us all.

                                                                      Thanks for keeping  my sweat down to a manageable  level! I appreciate  that you think about  leaving  this site, but you know we would have to track you down …check out any time you like,but you can never leave.

                                                                      Aloha , 

                                                                      Bob…….9 primaries  still stage 1

                                                                      Bobman
                                                                      Participant

                                                                        Janner…it sure didn't  take me long to gravitate  to your posts after finding  this site. So many times I frantically  typed my situation , and waited with sweaty palms for a response , literally  checking every few minutes  for a reply . Then like a beacon  of calm light you would  always  be there with your incredible  measured,and straightforward  comments , personally  tailored  for what I was going through  at that moment .  And I see you do that with everyone . ..a true gift to us all.

                                                                        Thanks for keeping  my sweat down to a manageable  level! I appreciate  that you think about  leaving  this site, but you know we would have to track you down …check out any time you like,but you can never leave.

                                                                        Aloha , 

                                                                        Bob…….9 primaries  still stage 1

                                                                        Bobman
                                                                        Participant

                                                                          Janner…it sure didn't  take me long to gravitate  to your posts after finding  this site. So many times I frantically  typed my situation , and waited with sweaty palms for a response , literally  checking every few minutes  for a reply . Then like a beacon  of calm light you would  always  be there with your incredible  measured,and straightforward  comments , personally  tailored  for what I was going through  at that moment .  And I see you do that with everyone . ..a true gift to us all.

                                                                          Thanks for keeping  my sweat down to a manageable  level! I appreciate  that you think about  leaving  this site, but you know we would have to track you down …check out any time you like,but you can never leave.

                                                                          Aloha , 

                                                                          Bob…….9 primaries  still stage 1

                                                                          Teej
                                                                          Participant

                                                                            Janner- 

                                                                            Thank you for being on this site and offering your insight and knowledge to those on this forum.

                                                                            Teej
                                                                            Participant

                                                                              Janner- 

                                                                              Thank you for being on this site and offering your insight and knowledge to those on this forum.

                                                                              Teej
                                                                              Participant

                                                                                Janner- 

                                                                                Thank you for being on this site and offering your insight and knowledge to those on this forum.

                                                                                lakegirl67
                                                                                Participant

                                                                                  Janner, once again, thank you for being the calming voice of reason. I have only been on here a few (long) weeks, but you have already helped me immensely and I find myseld re-reading your posts when I need talked down "off the ledge". 

                                                                                  lakegirl67
                                                                                  Participant

                                                                                    Janner, once again, thank you for being the calming voice of reason. I have only been on here a few (long) weeks, but you have already helped me immensely and I find myseld re-reading your posts when I need talked down "off the ledge". 

                                                                                    lakegirl67
                                                                                    Participant

                                                                                      Janner, once again, thank you for being the calming voice of reason. I have only been on here a few (long) weeks, but you have already helped me immensely and I find myseld re-reading your posts when I need talked down "off the ledge". 

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