Finally NED – Never, Ever Give Up! – Melanoma Research Foundation

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- January 22, 2019 at 2:33 pm
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marta010
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After almost 7 years of treatment, my husband, Larry, finally has scans with no evidence of metastatic disease in his body or brain!! He just finished his 14th Keytruda infusion and his doctor said if he maintains his NED status he can stop after another 12 months. I never thought we would see this day! He's had just about every available treatment since his diagnosis in March 2012 – Zelboraf, radiation, 5 brain gamma knife treatments, 3 craniotomies, dabrafanib, 2nd attempt at Keytruda, 9 months on a feeding tube, partial vision loss and numerous hospitlizations from treatment related side effects. He is truly a miracle. We are so grateful and hope his story will bring hope to others. NEVER GIVE UP.

Take care and enjoy every day!

Ann

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- - January 22, 2019 at 2:49 pm
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  sing123
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  Yay!!!! This is wonderful news. Thrilled for you both.
- - January 22, 2019 at 2:51 pm
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  sister of patient
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  That's just fabulous news!! Enjoy!! Best wishes to both of you!
  
  Barb
- - January 22, 2019 at 2:51 pm
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  rosa1
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  Wonderfurl news Ann! Hope and pray he'll be NED forever!
  
  Rosa
  - January 22, 2019 at 3:34 pm
    
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    chrispl1974
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    Terrific news. May you enjoy many many years as a happy couple.
- - January 22, 2019 at 3:32 pm
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  Coragirl
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  Ann, I am so happy for you and your family. Thank you for sharing such wonderful news!
- - January 22, 2019 at 3:56 pm
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  Scooby123
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  So pleased for Larry and you. I have been battling since 2011, tumours liver, lungs, head and other areas of nodes. I have been given NED in December 2018. Had ippi, on Keydruda 22 rounds so far. Hope it continues and prayers for all to be NED.
  SCOOBY X
- - January 22, 2019 at 5:16 pm
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  GeoTony
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  superb news, that's why we never give up the fight
- - January 22, 2019 at 6:18 pm
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  MarkR
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  That’s brilliant news – congratulations!!
- - January 22, 2019 at 6:28 pm
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  jbronicki
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  Wow, that is wonderful Ann! So very happy for you and your husband. Well done to you as his partner and cargiver through all this, you played a big part in getting through all this. Celebration time!
- - January 22, 2019 at 7:22 pm
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  Bubbles
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  Oh Ann! You and Larry have had such a long and hard fought battle!!! Wonderful news! Congratulations indeed!!! celeste
- - January 22, 2019 at 8:56 pm
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  ed williams
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  Happy for you and your husband Ann!!!!
- - January 22, 2019 at 10:24 pm
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  BillB
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  Congrats! Fantastic news.
- - January 22, 2019 at 10:24 pm
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  Hukill
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  woohoo!!!!!!!
- - January 23, 2019 at 1:26 am
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  Casitas1
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  Yes!!!
- - January 23, 2019 at 1:31 am
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  aldrichdesigner
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  Ann,
  
  Can you explain when you say 2nd Keytruda attempt?
  
  I’m currently out of options after only getting a partial response from Keytruda and went thru ipi/nivo as well already.
  - January 23, 2019 at 1:27 pm
    
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    marta010
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    Hi – during the first round of Keytruda treatments – maybe after #6 or #7, , my husband developed a severe brain edema, requiring brain surgery, and the team felt the keytruda could have caused it so we discontinued the infusions. We waited about a year and started again – this time after a differentl previously treated/gamma knifed brain met started to act up again. He had another crainiotomy to remove this met followed by gamma knife to the resection cavity. We felt we had to try Keytruda again as it seems the only treatment that could reach the brain. Seems to have worked on keeping his brain clear and getting rid of the remaining body tumors. I hope you are able to find a treatment that works for you!
    
    Ann
- - January 24, 2019 at 2:31 pm
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  MelMel
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  Ann that is absolutely FANTASTIC!!! CONGRATULATIONS and just KEEP ROCKING ON!!!! you are such an inspiration to all of us still fighting to reach our golas. All the very best to your husband and wonderful supportive you!
  
  Melanie
  - January 24, 2019 at 2:32 pm
    
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    MelMel
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    goals*
- - January 26, 2019 at 3:31 pm
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  SOLE
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  Simply amazing! NED forever!
- - January 26, 2019 at 4:34 pm
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  Dympsd
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  Congratulations! This gives me so much hope. My husband is on similar path and we are grasping at all hope. Thank you