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    • June 25, 2011 at 7:56 am
    MRFUser2011
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      Hi All, I have quit visiting this bulletin board because I find it just takes too much of an emotional toll on me.  However, because I have GOOD news, I wanted to take a minute and share it.  The reality of melanoma can be terrifying so I think it is important to share when we have positive news.

      Hi All, I have quit visiting this bulletin board because I find it just takes too much of an emotional toll on me.  However, because I have GOOD news, I wanted to take a minute and share it.  The reality of melanoma can be terrifying so I think it is important to share when we have positive news.

      My original Dx as Stage III was in 4/08 and was followed by invasive surgery.  I was clear on all my scans until I had small nodules first appear in my lungs on PET/CT in 4/10.  In 2/11, I had one nodule removed via VATS from my right lung and in 4/11, had the other removed from my left lung via VATS.  I won't say it was easy or without pain, but I will say that here I am 10 weeks post op from my second surgery living a relatively normal life again!  My PET/CT of two weeks ago came back clear.  : )  

      I want to share something that has for me been life changing.  After my surgery in 4/08, I lived in constant fear that the melanoma would recur.  I had a very bad story in my mind about what that would mean for me and my family and I wasted a lot of time dwelling in fear as a result of that story.  As it has turned out, I did have a recurrance and yet it was completely treatable and I am here to continue on with my life.  I am no longer terrified of melanoma and I no longer waste time worrying about it coming back.  I am doing what I can to live a healthy life and will take life one day at a time.  

      May blessings of wellness be with you, Shari

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        • June 25, 2011 at 11:16 am
        MariaH
        Participant

          Thank you so much for posting your good news.  My husband is looking at a possible stage IV now, with multiple lymph nodes in the lungs (3.4 x 3.6 cm is the largest).  It is inspiring to read posts like yours and knowing that we can get through this!!

          Best wishes to you and hoping for the best.

           

          Maria

          • June 25, 2011 at 11:16 am
          MariaH
          Participant

            Thank you so much for posting your good news.  My husband is looking at a possible stage IV now, with multiple lymph nodes in the lungs (3.4 x 3.6 cm is the largest).  It is inspiring to read posts like yours and knowing that we can get through this!!

            Best wishes to you and hoping for the best.

             

            Maria

            • June 25, 2011 at 12:51 pm
            Linny
            Participant

              Thank you for sharing this! I needed to read this right now.

              Linda

              • June 25, 2011 at 12:51 pm
              Linny
              Participant

                Thank you for sharing this! I needed to read this right now.

                Linda

                • June 25, 2011 at 1:20 pm
                Carol Taylor
                Participant

                  Good message, Shari! Keep preaching it and living your life.

                  Blessings and all the best! Lord, in Your mercy, keep being merciful!. Amen.

                  Grace and peace,

                  Carol

                  • June 25, 2011 at 1:20 pm
                  Carol Taylor
                  Participant

                    Good message, Shari! Keep preaching it and living your life.

                    Blessings and all the best! Lord, in Your mercy, keep being merciful!. Amen.

                    Grace and peace,

                    Carol

                    • June 27, 2011 at 2:02 pm
                    Shelly in Switzerland
                    Participant

                      Your push to keepon going has come just a t right time.  I am feeling stuck and doomed with my brain mets.  until I repeat my "There is no will but God's will.  Today I seek his peace."

                      Yes I will continue  marching forward and living life!

                      Prayers and light,

                      Shelly in Switzerland ( from Yakima, WA and VT)

                      • June 27, 2011 at 2:02 pm
                      Shelly in Switzerland
                      Participant

                        Your push to keepon going has come just a t right time.  I am feeling stuck and doomed with my brain mets.  until I repeat my "There is no will but God's will.  Today I seek his peace."

                        Yes I will continue  marching forward and living life!

                        Prayers and light,

                        Shelly in Switzerland ( from Yakima, WA and VT)

                        • June 27, 2011 at 2:02 pm
                        Shelly in Switzerland
                        Participant

                          Your push to keepon going has come just a t right time.  I am feeling stuck and doomed with my brain mets.  until I repeat my "There is no will but God's will.  Today I seek his peace."

                          Yes I will continue  marching forward and living life!

                          Prayers and light,

                          Shelly in Switzerland ( from Yakima, WA and VT)

                          • June 27, 2011 at 2:02 pm
                          Shelly in Switzerland
                          Participant

                            Your push to keepon going has come just a t right time.  I am feeling stuck and doomed with my brain mets.  until I repeat my "There is no will but God's will.  Today I seek his peace."

                            Yes I will continue  marching forward and living life!

                            Prayers and light,

                            Shelly in Switzerland ( from Yakima, WA and VT)

                            • June 27, 2011 at 2:02 pm
                            Shelly in Switzerland
                            Participant

                              Your push to keepon going has come just a t right time.  I am feeling stuck and doomed with my brain mets.  until I repeat my "There is no will but God's will.  Today I seek his peace."

                              Yes I will continue  marching forward and living life!

                              Prayers and light,

                              Shelly in Switzerland ( from Yakima, WA and VT)

                              • June 27, 2011 at 2:02 pm
                              Shelly in Switzerland
                              Participant

                                Your push to keepon going has come just a t right time.  I am feeling stuck and doomed with my brain mets.  until I repeat my "There is no will but God's will.  Today I seek his peace."

                                Yes I will continue  marching forward and living life!

                                Prayers and light,

                                Shelly in Switzerland ( from Yakima, WA and VT)

                                • June 27, 2011 at 2:02 pm
                                Shelly in Switzerland
                                Participant

                                  Your push to keepon going has come just a t right time.  I am feeling stuck and doomed with my brain mets.  until I repeat my "There is no will but God's will.  Today I seek his peace."

                                  Yes I will continue  marching forward and living life!

                                  Prayers and light,

                                  Shelly in Switzerland ( from Yakima, WA and VT)

                                  • June 27, 2011 at 2:02 pm
                                  Shelly in Switzerland
                                  Participant

                                    Your push to keepon going has come just a t right time.  I am feeling stuck and doomed with my brain mets.  until I repeat my "There is no will but God's will.  Today I seek his peace."

                                    Yes I will continue  marching forward and living life!

                                    Prayers and light,

                                    Shelly in Switzerland ( from Yakima, WA and VT)

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