I want to share some news that I hope will encourage all of you who are battling this difficult disease. I was diagnosed 12 years ago with melanoma, had 5 recurrences including a lung metastatis in 2007, did 1 yr INF, peptide vaccine trial, radiation, Ipi trial, and 6 mos of pulsed IL-2 treatements.
Last Wednesday I had my 6 month scan which revealed all is clear – 4 1/2 years since the last recurrence! I am now on the countdown to strive for that 5 year milestone in September.
I want to share some news that I hope will encourage all of you who are battling this difficult disease. I was diagnosed 12 years ago with melanoma, had 5 recurrences including a lung metastatis in 2007, did 1 yr INF, peptide vaccine trial, radiation, Ipi trial, and 6 mos of pulsed IL-2 treatements.
Last Wednesday I had my 6 month scan which revealed all is clear – 4 1/2 years since the last recurrence! I am now on the countdown to strive for that 5 year milestone in September.
I thank God every day for this gift and will never take it for granted. This is a difficult journey to be sure, but know that there is hope, and there are many of us stage IV survivors out there thanks to those who devote their lives to research and finding better treatments.
I also have to thank the MPIP for playing a huge part in helping me learn so much about this disease and bringing amazing, courageous people into my life.
Wishing all of you strength . .and hope . .in your battle
Mary
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