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    • May 16, 2016 at 12:30 am
    Charlie S
    Participant

      According to the Geneva Convention, nations at war with one another are not supposed to use chemical weapons against their opponent.

      Thank goodness that does apply to me as I wage war against melanoma.

      My central line has now been stuffed down my neck, I've had a super close shave by a barber and been lathered up with super lotions and am slamming fluids  in anticipation of another go around with IL2 starting with bag 1 at 7 a.m.Monday.

      Most people probably would have used their upcoming days more wisely, by spending time with family, eating healthy to boost the immune system and devoting time for quiet contemplation; but I went out with a bunch of fellow veterans last night and we all got rip roaring drunk and wiped out a grill full of baby back ribs.

      The cab driver was banging on my door this morning for a while to get me up so as to  drive me to the train station.

      So up next is my second week "on".  Take as many bags as I can, wait two weeks and scan.

      I'm thinking out loud here, but many people diss IL2; but it has its' place.  One of the largest complaints I see here on this board is well it is toxic and diminishes the quality of life.

      Show me one cancer patient that has said ANY surgery or treatment is easy.

      Okay, enough of my editorial, but I want to throw in one more thing for all here to consider and this is to read a post I made six years ago…………….and most of all, the responses.

      http://www.melanoma.org/find-support/patient-community/mpip-melanoma-patients-information-page/stage-ivroll-call-undead-please

       

      And as one poster here well reminded me about my opinion about melanoma  "I am here to chew bubble gum and kick ass and I'm aaaaaalllllllllllllllllllllllll out of bubble gum"
       

      Cheers,

      Charlie S

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        • May 16, 2016 at 12:48 am
        Bubbles
        Participant

          Really hate that you're out'a gum, Charlie!!  HA!  Your roll call post was a trip down memory lane for sure….many remain un-dead….while others….   Well, I was in the middle of a Stage IV battle of my own at the time of that post…but I remain undead today.  Will be thinking of you and your lack of chewing gum as I drive to work in the morning.  Hang tough!!  celeste

          • May 16, 2016 at 12:48 am
          Bubbles
          Participant

            Really hate that you're out'a gum, Charlie!!  HA!  Your roll call post was a trip down memory lane for sure….many remain un-dead….while others….   Well, I was in the middle of a Stage IV battle of my own at the time of that post…but I remain undead today.  Will be thinking of you and your lack of chewing gum as I drive to work in the morning.  Hang tough!!  celeste

              • May 16, 2016 at 11:05 am
              jag
              Participant

                Hey Charlie, 

                there was no reply button under your post, only report.  I didn't want to turn you in so I'm replying under Bubbles post.

                Anyway, thanks for the update I think about you occasionally and wonder how you are doing.  Of the last  2 times I have checked in here, your post is at the top of the charts.  This means you aren't just a melanoma warrior, you are actually a melanoma rockstar.! 

                Anyway, thank you for your service-'both to this country and the war on Melanoma.

                May your deployment be short-you definitely deserve an honorable discharge and early retirement with good benefits.

                God Bless

                John

                • May 16, 2016 at 11:05 am
                jag
                Participant

                  Hey Charlie, 

                  there was no reply button under your post, only report.  I didn't want to turn you in so I'm replying under Bubbles post.

                  Anyway, thanks for the update I think about you occasionally and wonder how you are doing.  Of the last  2 times I have checked in here, your post is at the top of the charts.  This means you aren't just a melanoma warrior, you are actually a melanoma rockstar.! 

                  Anyway, thank you for your service-'both to this country and the war on Melanoma.

                  May your deployment be short-you definitely deserve an honorable discharge and early retirement with good benefits.

                  God Bless

                  John

                  • May 16, 2016 at 11:05 am
                  jag
                  Participant

                    Hey Charlie, 

                    there was no reply button under your post, only report.  I didn't want to turn you in so I'm replying under Bubbles post.

                    Anyway, thanks for the update I think about you occasionally and wonder how you are doing.  Of the last  2 times I have checked in here, your post is at the top of the charts.  This means you aren't just a melanoma warrior, you are actually a melanoma rockstar.! 

                    Anyway, thank you for your service-'both to this country and the war on Melanoma.

                    May your deployment be short-you definitely deserve an honorable discharge and early retirement with good benefits.

                    God Bless

                    John

                  • May 16, 2016 at 12:48 am
                  Bubbles
                  Participant

                    Really hate that you're out'a gum, Charlie!!  HA!  Your roll call post was a trip down memory lane for sure….many remain un-dead….while others….   Well, I was in the middle of a Stage IV battle of my own at the time of that post…but I remain undead today.  Will be thinking of you and your lack of chewing gum as I drive to work in the morning.  Hang tough!!  celeste

                    • May 16, 2016 at 12:39 pm
                    JoshF
                    Participant

                      I'm the reminder on the bubble gum Charlie! I'm glad you had a rip roaring time and now ready to get on with it!!! Go kick some ass my friend! You've been an inspiration to me as one of this first people to respond to me on this forum. You've been somewhat of a role model as I know you've been fighting long and hard. My battle rages on and hopefully the plan to do that will be laid out this week. In the meantime, I'll be thinking about you. Godspeed my friend!!!

                      Josh

                        • May 16, 2016 at 11:32 pm
                        vivian
                        Participant

                          Hey Charlie!

                          Just want you to know that I remember that post clearly.  It was a great comfort to me then, just as your funny, sarcastic posts over the years since have been.  Keep making those posts, please – you mean a lot to many of us!

                          Lear

                          • May 16, 2016 at 11:32 pm
                          vivian
                          Participant

                            Hey Charlie!

                            Just want you to know that I remember that post clearly.  It was a great comfort to me then, just as your funny, sarcastic posts over the years since have been.  Keep making those posts, please – you mean a lot to many of us!

                            Lear

                            • May 16, 2016 at 11:32 pm
                            vivian
                            Participant

                              Hey Charlie!

                              Just want you to know that I remember that post clearly.  It was a great comfort to me then, just as your funny, sarcastic posts over the years since have been.  Keep making those posts, please – you mean a lot to many of us!

                              Lear

                            • May 16, 2016 at 12:39 pm
                            JoshF
                            Participant

                              I'm the reminder on the bubble gum Charlie! I'm glad you had a rip roaring time and now ready to get on with it!!! Go kick some ass my friend! You've been an inspiration to me as one of this first people to respond to me on this forum. You've been somewhat of a role model as I know you've been fighting long and hard. My battle rages on and hopefully the plan to do that will be laid out this week. In the meantime, I'll be thinking about you. Godspeed my friend!!!

                              Josh

                              • May 16, 2016 at 12:39 pm
                              JoshF
                              Participant

                                I'm the reminder on the bubble gum Charlie! I'm glad you had a rip roaring time and now ready to get on with it!!! Go kick some ass my friend! You've been an inspiration to me as one of this first people to respond to me on this forum. You've been somewhat of a role model as I know you've been fighting long and hard. My battle rages on and hopefully the plan to do that will be laid out this week. In the meantime, I'll be thinking about you. Godspeed my friend!!!

                                Josh

                                • May 17, 2016 at 11:57 am
                                SABKLYN
                                Participant

                                  Rock on Charlie.  Your already huge fan base grows by leaps and bounds.  

                                  • May 17, 2016 at 11:57 am
                                  SABKLYN
                                  Participant

                                    Rock on Charlie.  Your already huge fan base grows by leaps and bounds.  

                                    • May 17, 2016 at 11:57 am
                                    SABKLYN
                                    Participant

                                      Rock on Charlie.  Your already huge fan base grows by leaps and bounds.  

                                      • May 18, 2016 at 12:31 am
                                      WithinMySkin
                                      Participant
                                        Love it, Charlie! You gotta live life while you still can. Keep kicking @ss and keep us updated on round 2!
                                        • May 18, 2016 at 12:31 am
                                        WithinMySkin
                                        Participant
                                          Love it, Charlie! You gotta live life while you still can. Keep kicking @ss and keep us updated on round 2!
                                          • May 18, 2016 at 12:31 am
                                          WithinMySkin
                                          Participant
                                            Love it, Charlie! You gotta live life while you still can. Keep kicking @ss and keep us updated on round 2!
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