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    • November 17, 2010 at 9:21 pm
    lhaley
    Participant

      We always tell people that just because you have a new symptom it doesn't mean it's melanoma. Then it happens to you and automatically mel is the first thing I thought about.  I've been having headaches, lightheadedness, memory issues ect.  I did have a traumatic brain injury about 6 months ago but it had gotten better, then went back to issues again.  But, the MRI I had yesterday was clear!! 

      I didn't realize how hard it was to admit to the oncologist that I was having problems. Denial was easier to deal with!

      We always tell people that just because you have a new symptom it doesn't mean it's melanoma. Then it happens to you and automatically mel is the first thing I thought about.  I've been having headaches, lightheadedness, memory issues ect.  I did have a traumatic brain injury about 6 months ago but it had gotten better, then went back to issues again.  But, the MRI I had yesterday was clear!! 

      I didn't realize how hard it was to admit to the oncologist that I was having problems. Denial was easier to deal with!

      By the way, don't ever put a paper shredder on a top shelf. The motors do fall off when reaching to get it down!!  Even though I still don't feel great I am greatly relieved!

      Linda

      Stage IV  NED 1 month  PET scan Dec. 7th

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        • November 17, 2010 at 9:38 pm
        Wendi Lynn
        Participant

          Linda,

          So happy to hear such wonderful news!  NED continues!  Hoping that you feel better soon!  Congrats!

          Wendi

          • November 17, 2010 at 9:38 pm
          Wendi Lynn
          Participant

            Linda,

            So happy to hear such wonderful news!  NED continues!  Hoping that you feel better soon!  Congrats!

            Wendi

            • November 17, 2010 at 9:50 pm
            MaryMary73
            Participant

              Congrats!!! Wishing you continued health yes

              • November 17, 2010 at 9:50 pm
              MaryMary73
              Participant

                Congrats!!! Wishing you continued health yes

                • November 17, 2010 at 9:52 pm
                NicOz
                Participant

                  smiley <— that is what my head looks like right at this moment (although with a worse hairdo) So very happy to hear your news!!

                  • November 17, 2010 at 9:52 pm
                  NicOz
                  Participant

                    smiley <— that is what my head looks like right at this moment (although with a worse hairdo) So very happy to hear your news!!

                    • November 17, 2010 at 10:03 pm
                    Bonnie Lea
                    Participant

                      Linda such great news to read.  It is always hard to tell our onc's something else is happening, every bump, lump, weird feeling and I am so happy that you have a clear result.

                      Paper Shredder Knock Noggin tsk tsk  next time bottom shelf it.

                      • November 17, 2010 at 10:03 pm
                      Bonnie Lea
                      Participant

                        Linda such great news to read.  It is always hard to tell our onc's something else is happening, every bump, lump, weird feeling and I am so happy that you have a clear result.

                        Paper Shredder Knock Noggin tsk tsk  next time bottom shelf it.

                          • November 17, 2010 at 10:04 pm
                          Bonnie Lea
                          Participant

                            sorry Linda…. once again I hit the wrong button.  Did not wish to be annon.   it is in a stupid place for a shunted one like me.  Sorry

                             

                            I am   Bonnie Lea

                            • November 17, 2010 at 10:04 pm
                            Bonnie Lea
                            Participant

                              sorry Linda…. once again I hit the wrong button.  Did not wish to be annon.   it is in a stupid place for a shunted one like me.  Sorry

                               

                              I am   Bonnie Lea

                              • November 18, 2010 at 12:01 am
                              lhaley
                              Participant

                                Bonnie,

                                I now don't reach for anything over my head!!!   I have no idea of why my husband put it on the top shelf!

                                Linda

                                • November 18, 2010 at 12:01 am
                                lhaley
                                Participant

                                  Bonnie,

                                  I now don't reach for anything over my head!!!   I have no idea of why my husband put it on the top shelf!

                                  Linda

                                • November 17, 2010 at 10:26 pm
                                triciad
                                Participant

                                  Congratulations Linda!  Here's to many more negative results!!!!

                                  • November 17, 2010 at 10:26 pm
                                  triciad
                                  Participant

                                    Congratulations Linda!  Here's to many more negative results!!!!

                                    • November 17, 2010 at 10:34 pm
                                    akls
                                    Participant

                                      Linda,

                                       

                                      So happy to hear your great news!  Congrats!

                                       

                                      Amy S. in Michigan

                                      • November 17, 2010 at 10:34 pm
                                      akls
                                      Participant

                                        Linda,

                                         

                                        So happy to hear your great news!  Congrats!

                                         

                                        Amy S. in Michigan

                                        • November 17, 2010 at 11:17 pm
                                        dian in spokane
                                        Participant

                                          Linda!

                                          Fantabulous!

                                          • November 17, 2010 at 11:17 pm
                                          dian in spokane
                                          Participant

                                            Linda!

                                            Fantabulous!

                                            • November 17, 2010 at 11:36 pm
                                            Rebecca and Bob
                                            Participant

                                              Linda,

                                               

                                              Great news! I hope everything stays NED for you!! I have been worried about my husband lately because he saying he feels sick and all I can think about is melanoma – even though 3 weeks ago he was told everything was clear, but you know how it goes.

                                               

                                              Rebecca and Bob

                                              • November 17, 2010 at 11:36 pm
                                              Rebecca and Bob
                                              Participant

                                                Linda,

                                                 

                                                Great news! I hope everything stays NED for you!! I have been worried about my husband lately because he saying he feels sick and all I can think about is melanoma – even though 3 weeks ago he was told everything was clear, but you know how it goes.

                                                 

                                                Rebecca and Bob

                                                • November 18, 2010 at 12:44 am
                                                bcl
                                                Participant

                                                  What excellent news Linda!  And best of luck Dec 7th, hope to see NED two months and counting! 

                                                  • November 18, 2010 at 12:44 am
                                                  bcl
                                                  Participant

                                                    What excellent news Linda!  And best of luck Dec 7th, hope to see NED two months and counting! 

                                                    • November 18, 2010 at 12:51 am
                                                    CarolA
                                                    Participant

                                                      Linda,   You said it perfectly, about how we shouldn't think about melanoma and how, automatically, we all do!   I have been trying Janner's philosophy of waiting a week on suspicious feelings or sightings and that seems to have been working lately.  I'm happy for your clear MRI.    It's always good to hear good news.

                                                      CarolA

                                                      • November 18, 2010 at 12:51 am
                                                      CarolA
                                                      Participant

                                                        Linda,   You said it perfectly, about how we shouldn't think about melanoma and how, automatically, we all do!   I have been trying Janner's philosophy of waiting a week on suspicious feelings or sightings and that seems to have been working lately.  I'm happy for your clear MRI.    It's always good to hear good news.

                                                        CarolA

                                                        • November 18, 2010 at 2:16 am
                                                        King
                                                        Participant

                                                          Linda,

                                                           

                                                          Great news.  Proof that it isn't always melanoma, thank goodness. 🙂

                                                           

                                                          Stay Strong

                                                          King

                                                          Stage IV 7/05 Liver mets

                                                          • November 18, 2010 at 2:16 am
                                                          King
                                                          Participant

                                                            Linda,

                                                             

                                                            Great news.  Proof that it isn't always melanoma, thank goodness. 🙂

                                                             

                                                            Stay Strong

                                                            King

                                                            Stage IV 7/05 Liver mets

                                                            • November 18, 2010 at 11:28 am
                                                            Suzan AB
                                                            Participant

                                                              Hahahhaaa, Linda!  Its Happy Dance Time!!!!   dummdadeedumm dadadaaaa dahdahdah..Its Happy Time!   Ok it does lose something if it is typed…Hahahahaaa who cares….Its Happy Dance Time!

                                                              Congrats and may NED be your boyfriend for a very long time!

                                                              Dancing with you…Suzan AB

                                                              Stage IV

                                                              • November 18, 2010 at 11:28 am
                                                              Suzan AB
                                                              Participant

                                                                Hahahhaaa, Linda!  Its Happy Dance Time!!!!   dummdadeedumm dadadaaaa dahdahdah..Its Happy Time!   Ok it does lose something if it is typed…Hahahahaaa who cares….Its Happy Dance Time!

                                                                Congrats and may NED be your boyfriend for a very long time!

                                                                Dancing with you…Suzan AB

                                                                Stage IV

                                                                • November 18, 2010 at 4:54 pm
                                                                Sharyn
                                                                Participant

                                                                  Linda, great news! I know what you mean about thinking "melanoma" at every lump, twitch, pain and headache. I guess it's part of having the disease. I remember thinking "Thank God it's only arthritis" when I had lower back pain checked out. Only a cancer patient would be grateful for arthritis!! LOL!!

                                                                  Hugs

                                                                  Sharyn, Stage IV

                                                                  • November 18, 2010 at 4:54 pm
                                                                  Sharyn
                                                                  Participant

                                                                    Linda, great news! I know what you mean about thinking "melanoma" at every lump, twitch, pain and headache. I guess it's part of having the disease. I remember thinking "Thank God it's only arthritis" when I had lower back pain checked out. Only a cancer patient would be grateful for arthritis!! LOL!!

                                                                    Hugs

                                                                    Sharyn, Stage IV

                                                                    • November 18, 2010 at 7:23 pm
                                                                    ValinMtl
                                                                    Participant

                                                                      Linda, this is superb news!  What a great early Christmas gift to yourself!   Thinking positive that you will have another early one on the 7th……Val

                                                                      • November 18, 2010 at 7:23 pm
                                                                      ValinMtl
                                                                      Participant

                                                                        Linda, this is superb news!  What a great early Christmas gift to yourself!   Thinking positive that you will have another early one on the 7th……Val

                                                                        • November 18, 2010 at 10:27 pm
                                                                        Nancy
                                                                        Participant

                                                                          Hi Linda, Thanks for sharing wonderful news – and thanks for being with me through my journey…In thought and prayer tonight …

                                                                          • November 18, 2010 at 10:27 pm
                                                                          Nancy
                                                                          Participant

                                                                            Hi Linda, Thanks for sharing wonderful news – and thanks for being with me through my journey…In thought and prayer tonight …

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