Husbands first scan today-scanxiety

Hi Holly, I am so sorry that you and your husband are dealing with melanoma. My husband progressed to stage 4 last May. I was a mess and the kind people on this board really helped me. I’m going to tell you the things people told me. The new treatments for melanoma are amazing and there are many on this board who have had a great response. There are stage 4 patients who have been NED for years. Sometimes it takes time for a response be patient, my husband’s first scan showed growth in his tumor but after radiation the next scans showed that it was shrinking. The last scan they couldn’t see anything.He has scans in a few weeks and I am so anxious, you just never know with melanoma. I have learned over the past few years to live life and enjoy it. Be gentle to yourself, take walks do yoga, eat well and spend time having fun with your husband and baby. You can do this, you are a mother a wife and a woman YOU ARE STRONG! I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. Wishing you the best.

His timeline and everything is so similar to mine! I was also diagnosed with Stage IV in May. I started Keytruda at the beginning of June, and had my first (post diagnosis) scan on the 26th. I got good news. I’ll be praying that yours is also confirmed as good.

Hi Hanaln, well, your a female so, you have that going for ya! Iv learned in my life you women can juggle all sorts of crap (situations) thrown your way, God only knows iv seen my wife Hillary in action. But, Venus or Mars aside, stress can get the best of all of us, anxiety is no joke & you need an outlet, womens meeting, yoga, a hobby, exercise, and maybe even a lil’ somethin’ somethin’ to help ya out.
As time moves on, your gunna get REAL good at dealing with your husbands new hobby of fighting Melanoma (thats what i call it along with my Woodworking!) Itll get easier i promise….

Hi Hanaln, I’m a wife of a melanoma victim as well. He is 55 years old. We received his melanoma diagnosis on 19th of June, my 54th birthday. He’s gone through tumor removal surgery in his parotid gland and CLND. We’re awaiting radiotherapy as well as immunotherapy with Nivo, but the health system where we are living is a bit clogged up and we find ourselves continually having to push to get appointments. As yourself I’m a very anxious person by nature and don’t seem to be able to hold it together most days. The only thing that has consistently helped me during these months is this forum. I am still overwhelmed by the kindness of all those who have helped me by sharing their stories, their knowledge, and surprisingly their anxieties. You are definitely not alone in feeling the way you do. Thank you for sharing. Kindest of regards, Affected.