Hoping to celebrate 1 year NED today
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Hoping to celebrate 1 year NED today

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    • February 12, 2014 at 1:21 pm
    Jahendry12
    Participant

    I'm sitting at Rush Univ Med Center while my husband is having a 3 month follow up CT.  If results are good, he will be 1 year NED with stage IV melanoma.  Hoping to report good news!

    Saying my prayers and keeping the faith. 

    Julie

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      • February 12, 2014 at 1:28 pm
      JC
      Participant

      Hope it goes well.  Which Dr do you see now that Kaufman left?

      • February 12, 2014 at 1:28 pm
      JC
      Participant

      Hope it goes well.  Which Dr do you see now that Kaufman left?

      • February 12, 2014 at 1:28 pm
      JC
      Participant

      Hope it goes well.  Which Dr do you see now that Kaufman left?

        • February 13, 2014 at 8:46 pm
        Jahendry12
        Participant

        Yesterday we saw Dr. Bines.  He performed the LND on my husband in 2011 and we have been following up with he & Kaufman since.  We have not switched over to another Melanoma specialist.  Fortunately, my husband has not had to have anything other than surgery to remove the melonoma. 

        We still keep in touch with Dr. Kaufman and if something comes up, we will consult with him.

        • February 13, 2014 at 8:46 pm
        Jahendry12
        Participant

        Yesterday we saw Dr. Bines.  He performed the LND on my husband in 2011 and we have been following up with he & Kaufman since.  We have not switched over to another Melanoma specialist.  Fortunately, my husband has not had to have anything other than surgery to remove the melonoma. 

        We still keep in touch with Dr. Kaufman and if something comes up, we will consult with him.

        • February 13, 2014 at 8:46 pm
        Jahendry12
        Participant

        Yesterday we saw Dr. Bines.  He performed the LND on my husband in 2011 and we have been following up with he & Kaufman since.  We have not switched over to another Melanoma specialist.  Fortunately, my husband has not had to have anything other than surgery to remove the melonoma. 

        We still keep in touch with Dr. Kaufman and if something comes up, we will consult with him.

      • February 12, 2014 at 1:29 pm
      JoshF
      Participant

      I've sat there many times waiting on my CT results….they were always good until Kaufman was leaving and he directed me to Richards. Who has been great as well as Dr. Hallmeyer. Anyway my point being…I'm praying for clear scans for your husband. I know the anxiety…I have mine next week and it consumes your every thought. Wishing you the best!!!

      Josh

      • February 12, 2014 at 1:29 pm
      JoshF
      Participant

      I've sat there many times waiting on my CT results….they were always good until Kaufman was leaving and he directed me to Richards. Who has been great as well as Dr. Hallmeyer. Anyway my point being…I'm praying for clear scans for your husband. I know the anxiety…I have mine next week and it consumes your every thought. Wishing you the best!!!

      Josh

      • February 12, 2014 at 1:29 pm
      JoshF
      Participant

      I've sat there many times waiting on my CT results….they were always good until Kaufman was leaving and he directed me to Richards. Who has been great as well as Dr. Hallmeyer. Anyway my point being…I'm praying for clear scans for your husband. I know the anxiety…I have mine next week and it consumes your every thought. Wishing you the best!!!

      Josh

        • February 13, 2014 at 8:48 pm
        Jahendry12
        Participant

        Josh – keeping you in my prayers for good results next week.  As you know, the days of the scans are emotionally draining and we always go home exhausted! 

        Hoping to hear good news from you next week.

        • February 13, 2014 at 8:48 pm
        Jahendry12
        Participant

        Josh – keeping you in my prayers for good results next week.  As you know, the days of the scans are emotionally draining and we always go home exhausted! 

        Hoping to hear good news from you next week.

        • February 13, 2014 at 8:48 pm
        Jahendry12
        Participant

        Josh – keeping you in my prayers for good results next week.  As you know, the days of the scans are emotionally draining and we always go home exhausted! 

        Hoping to hear good news from you next week.

      • February 12, 2014 at 1:43 pm
      POW
      Participant

      I'll be praying for you and your husband today. Hang on to your PMA!!

      • February 12, 2014 at 1:43 pm
      POW
      Participant

      I'll be praying for you and your husband today. Hang on to your PMA!!

      • February 12, 2014 at 1:43 pm
      POW
      Participant

      I'll be praying for you and your husband today. Hang on to your PMA!!

      • February 12, 2014 at 1:46 pm
      JerryfromFauq
      Participant

      COME ON, COME ON, COME ON!!!  DO IT, DO IT, DO IT!!!

       

      • February 12, 2014 at 1:46 pm
      JerryfromFauq
      Participant

      COME ON, COME ON, COME ON!!!  DO IT, DO IT, DO IT!!!

       

      • February 12, 2014 at 1:46 pm
      JerryfromFauq
      Participant

      COME ON, COME ON, COME ON!!!  DO IT, DO IT, DO IT!!!

       

        • February 14, 2014 at 10:46 am
        Jahendry12
        Participant

        Did it Jerry 🙂

        • February 14, 2014 at 10:46 am
        Jahendry12
        Participant

        Did it Jerry 🙂

        • February 14, 2014 at 10:46 am
        Jahendry12
        Participant

        Did it Jerry 🙂

      • February 12, 2014 at 2:18 pm
      kpcollins31
      Participant

      Good luck – I'm pulling for those clear scans.

      Kevin

       

      • February 12, 2014 at 2:18 pm
      kpcollins31
      Participant

      Good luck – I'm pulling for those clear scans.

      Kevin

       

      • February 12, 2014 at 2:18 pm
      kpcollins31
      Participant

      Good luck – I'm pulling for those clear scans.

      Kevin

       

        • February 12, 2014 at 2:42 pm
        Brendan
        Participant

        Good luck to you and your husband!

        Brendan

        • February 12, 2014 at 2:42 pm
        Brendan
        Participant

        Good luck to you and your husband!

        Brendan

        • February 12, 2014 at 2:42 pm
        Brendan
        Participant

        Good luck to you and your husband!

        Brendan

      • February 12, 2014 at 3:36 pm
      mwcollins
      Participant
      Many prayers and positive thoughts for you and your husband!
      • February 12, 2014 at 3:36 pm
      mwcollins
      Participant
      Many prayers and positive thoughts for you and your husband!
      • February 12, 2014 at 3:36 pm
      mwcollins
      Participant
      Many prayers and positive thoughts for you and your husband!
      • February 12, 2014 at 5:01 pm
      aldakota22
      Participant

      Praying that this is only year 1 of a lifetime of NED.You will Beat the Beast.   aldakota22

      • February 12, 2014 at 5:01 pm
      aldakota22
      Participant

      Praying that this is only year 1 of a lifetime of NED.You will Beat the Beast.   aldakota22

      • February 12, 2014 at 5:01 pm
      aldakota22
      Participant

      Praying that this is only year 1 of a lifetime of NED.You will Beat the Beast.   aldakota22

        • February 13, 2014 at 8:42 pm
        Jahendry12
        Participant

        Thank you everyone for your support and prayers.  The people on this site are the best!

        We are now 1 year NED!!!  Scans came back with 'nothing of great concern.'  We are relieved to say the least.  Emotionally exausted by the time we got home….but I'm preaching to the choir here 🙂

        We will have another CT in May and we are having an MRI within the next week since it's been 6 months.

        I have a question I was hoping someone could help out with.  I read the CT report last night and at the end of the report, there is an ATTENDING IMPRESSION entry which states the following:  "There is some degree of nodularity along the new staple line and close attention on follow up examinations is recommended."  I'm not exactly sure what that means.  By 'new staple line' I'm assuming it's were he had the most recent dissection of the non-cancerous nodules. 

        Does anyone know what this means?  Let me know if more information from the CT is needed.

        Thanks!  Julie

        • February 13, 2014 at 8:42 pm
        Jahendry12
        Participant

        Thank you everyone for your support and prayers.  The people on this site are the best!

        We are now 1 year NED!!!  Scans came back with 'nothing of great concern.'  We are relieved to say the least.  Emotionally exausted by the time we got home….but I'm preaching to the choir here 🙂

        We will have another CT in May and we are having an MRI within the next week since it's been 6 months.

        I have a question I was hoping someone could help out with.  I read the CT report last night and at the end of the report, there is an ATTENDING IMPRESSION entry which states the following:  "There is some degree of nodularity along the new staple line and close attention on follow up examinations is recommended."  I'm not exactly sure what that means.  By 'new staple line' I'm assuming it's were he had the most recent dissection of the non-cancerous nodules. 

        Does anyone know what this means?  Let me know if more information from the CT is needed.

        Thanks!  Julie

        • February 14, 2014 at 3:44 am
        Janner
        Participant

        Radiologists mention EVERYTHING.  Your doc has to interpret what is significant and if he doesn't say anything, it means it doesn't seem significant to him.  This could be something as simple as scar tissue. Confirm with your doc, but don't worry too much.

        • February 14, 2014 at 3:44 am
        Janner
        Participant

        Radiologists mention EVERYTHING.  Your doc has to interpret what is significant and if he doesn't say anything, it means it doesn't seem significant to him.  This could be something as simple as scar tissue. Confirm with your doc, but don't worry too much.

        • February 14, 2014 at 3:44 am
        Janner
        Participant

        Radiologists mention EVERYTHING.  Your doc has to interpret what is significant and if he doesn't say anything, it means it doesn't seem significant to him.  This could be something as simple as scar tissue. Confirm with your doc, but don't worry too much.

        • February 14, 2014 at 7:09 am
        JerryfromFauq
        Participant

        Don't you bet the Doc will say that the staples pinch the flesh?

         

        • February 14, 2014 at 7:09 am
        JerryfromFauq
        Participant

        Don't you bet the Doc will say that the staples pinch the flesh?

         

        • February 14, 2014 at 7:09 am
        JerryfromFauq
        Participant

        Don't you bet the Doc will say that the staples pinch the flesh?

         

        • February 13, 2014 at 8:42 pm
        Jahendry12
        Participant

        Thank you everyone for your support and prayers.  The people on this site are the best!

        We are now 1 year NED!!!  Scans came back with 'nothing of great concern.'  We are relieved to say the least.  Emotionally exausted by the time we got home….but I'm preaching to the choir here 🙂

        We will have another CT in May and we are having an MRI within the next week since it's been 6 months.

        I have a question I was hoping someone could help out with.  I read the CT report last night and at the end of the report, there is an ATTENDING IMPRESSION entry which states the following:  "There is some degree of nodularity along the new staple line and close attention on follow up examinations is recommended."  I'm not exactly sure what that means.  By 'new staple line' I'm assuming it's were he had the most recent dissection of the non-cancerous nodules. 

        Does anyone know what this means?  Let me know if more information from the CT is needed.

        Thanks!  Julie

      • February 14, 2014 at 11:16 am
      JoshF
      Participant

      So happy to hear….been wondering!!!! Now stay that way for years to come!!!!

       

      Josh

      • February 14, 2014 at 11:16 am
      JoshF
      Participant

      So happy to hear….been wondering!!!! Now stay that way for years to come!!!!

       

      Josh

      • February 14, 2014 at 11:16 am
      JoshF
      Participant

      So happy to hear….been wondering!!!! Now stay that way for years to come!!!!

       

      Josh

        • February 16, 2014 at 7:03 am
        Jahendry12
        Participant

        Thanks everyone!

        josh – hope you saw my reply to you above. Hope you get good results next week. Keeping you in my prayers. Keep us posted 

        • February 16, 2014 at 7:03 am
        Jahendry12
        Participant

        Thanks everyone!

        josh – hope you saw my reply to you above. Hope you get good results next week. Keeping you in my prayers. Keep us posted 

        • February 16, 2014 at 7:03 am
        Jahendry12
        Participant

        Thanks everyone!

        josh – hope you saw my reply to you above. Hope you get good results next week. Keeping you in my prayers. Keep us posted 

      • February 14, 2014 at 1:54 pm
      BrianP
      Participant

      So happy to hear your great news Julie.  1 year of many more to come!

      Brian

      • February 14, 2014 at 1:54 pm
      BrianP
      Participant

      So happy to hear your great news Julie.  1 year of many more to come!

      Brian

      • February 14, 2014 at 1:54 pm
      BrianP
      Participant

      So happy to hear your great news Julie.  1 year of many more to come!

      Brian

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