IIIC to NED!
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IIIC to NED!

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    • October 20, 2016 at 1:27 am
    WithinMySkin
    Participant
    Hello fellow fighters! I just got some great news that I wanted to share. Recent PET scan came back clear! I’m suddenly NED! Holy crappola I can’t even believe it. My second (and last) infusion of Ipi/Nivo was waaaay back on May 6th which started the cascade of side effects, steroids, weening, more side effects, and finally that wonderful 3 letter word.

    Was the journey worth it?! Absolutely. I’m still dealing with some lymphedema in my leg from the CLND and some lingering endocrine/girlie issues but every day is a blessing. Every day I get to wake up and be grateful for the day ahead. Another day to enjoy the people I love. Another day to make a difference in other people’s lives. Another day to enjoy the life I’ve lived. Another day to dream about tomorrow.

    I know everyone on this board has tough days and sometimes it’s hard to see the good through all the bad. But there is always tomorrow, and we never know what tomorrow will bring! It may seem miniscule, but tomorrow is the first step in your future. Dream big!! So to help me celebrate my new status (woohoo!) and help your heart smile a little, I want everyone to list what another day means to you. What do you want tomorrow to bring?

    OK so I’ll start. Tomorrow is another day to…enjoy a glass of wine and a bubble bath. At the same time 🙂

    Lauren

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      • October 20, 2016 at 1:49 am
      vickiaa0529
      Participant

      I'm so happy for you and will hold you in my prayers 

      Enjoy your bubble bath and wine

      Hugs

      Vicki

      • October 20, 2016 at 1:49 am
      vickiaa0529
      Participant

      I'm so happy for you and will hold you in my prayers 

      Enjoy your bubble bath and wine

      Hugs

      Vicki

      • October 20, 2016 at 1:49 am
      vickiaa0529
      Participant

      I'm so happy for you and will hold you in my prayers 

      Enjoy your bubble bath and wine

      Hugs

      Vicki

        • October 21, 2016 at 6:36 pm
        WithinMySkin
        Participant

        Thanks, Vicki! I know you're going though a crazy time right now, and you've been in my thoughts!

        Lauren

        • October 21, 2016 at 6:36 pm
        WithinMySkin
        Participant

        Thanks, Vicki! I know you're going though a crazy time right now, and you've been in my thoughts!

        Lauren

        • October 21, 2016 at 6:36 pm
        WithinMySkin
        Participant

        Thanks, Vicki! I know you're going though a crazy time right now, and you've been in my thoughts!

        Lauren

      • October 20, 2016 at 1:54 am
      laulamb
      Participant

      Awesome!!!!  YAY!!!  WOOT WOOT!!  

      So happy for you!!!  

      • October 20, 2016 at 1:54 am
      laulamb
      Participant

      Awesome!!!!  YAY!!!  WOOT WOOT!!  

      So happy for you!!!  

      • October 20, 2016 at 1:54 am
      laulamb
      Participant

      Awesome!!!!  YAY!!!  WOOT WOOT!!  

      So happy for you!!!  

        • October 20, 2016 at 2:14 am
        SOLE
        Participant

        That is awsome! Funny enough I was reading your blog today and was telling myself that I thought you were so inspirational! Saw another post of you about letting the good people of this board ask you questions concerning anasthesia and surgery. You are a real darling! Congrats on your NED! Keep the good news coming!

        • October 21, 2016 at 6:50 pm
        WithinMySkin
        Participant

        Thank you! I was surprised at how much fear and anxiety I had when first diagnosed. I find sharing information and stories a great way to help others deal with the anxiety that I know all too well. All the best to you in your battle!

        Lauren

        • October 21, 2016 at 6:50 pm
        WithinMySkin
        Participant

        Thank you! I was surprised at how much fear and anxiety I had when first diagnosed. I find sharing information and stories a great way to help others deal with the anxiety that I know all too well. All the best to you in your battle!

        Lauren

        • October 21, 2016 at 6:50 pm
        WithinMySkin
        Participant

        Thank you! I was surprised at how much fear and anxiety I had when first diagnosed. I find sharing information and stories a great way to help others deal with the anxiety that I know all too well. All the best to you in your battle!

        Lauren

        • October 20, 2016 at 2:14 am
        SOLE
        Participant

        That is awsome! Funny enough I was reading your blog today and was telling myself that I thought you were so inspirational! Saw another post of you about letting the good people of this board ask you questions concerning anasthesia and surgery. You are a real darling! Congrats on your NED! Keep the good news coming!

        • October 20, 2016 at 2:14 am
        SOLE
        Participant

        That is awsome! Funny enough I was reading your blog today and was telling myself that I thought you were so inspirational! Saw another post of you about letting the good people of this board ask you questions concerning anasthesia and surgery. You are a real darling! Congrats on your NED! Keep the good news coming!

        • October 21, 2016 at 6:40 pm
        WithinMySkin
        Participant

        Thanks, Laura! I totally let out a little "woop" when I got the results!!

        Lauren

        • October 21, 2016 at 6:40 pm
        WithinMySkin
        Participant

        Thanks, Laura! I totally let out a little "woop" when I got the results!!

        Lauren

        • October 21, 2016 at 6:40 pm
        WithinMySkin
        Participant

        Thanks, Laura! I totally let out a little "woop" when I got the results!!

        Lauren

      • October 20, 2016 at 2:09 am
      snow white
      Participant

      FANTASTIC!

      • October 20, 2016 at 2:09 am
      snow white
      Participant

      FANTASTIC!

      • October 20, 2016 at 2:09 am
      snow white
      Participant

      FANTASTIC!

        • October 21, 2016 at 6:41 pm
        WithinMySkin
        Participant

        Thanks, Jennifer! So glad you're dad's on the up and up as well!!

        Lauren

        • October 21, 2016 at 6:41 pm
        WithinMySkin
        Participant

        Thanks, Jennifer! So glad you're dad's on the up and up as well!!

        Lauren

        • October 21, 2016 at 6:41 pm
        WithinMySkin
        Participant

        Thanks, Jennifer! So glad you're dad's on the up and up as well!!

        Lauren

      • October 20, 2016 at 3:10 am
      Mamapegela
      Participant

      What great news Lauren!  Thank you for sharing- it gives everyone hope and I am so happy for you.  

      As for me, tomorrow I will be heading to northern Michigan to stay in a cabin for the weekend, hike and enjoy the colors which are peaking right now.  It is supposed to be quite chilly so there will be a lot of sitting by the fire too.  

      We are alive today!

      Peggy

        • October 21, 2016 at 6:53 pm
        WithinMySkin
        Participant

        Sounds LOVELY, Peggy! I agree, we are alive today and sometimes we have to sit back and soak in all of life's wonderful colors! (Around a fire and sharing moments with our families is the cherry on top! 🙂

        Enjoy every moment of your weekend!

        Lauren

        • October 21, 2016 at 6:53 pm
        WithinMySkin
        Participant

        Sounds LOVELY, Peggy! I agree, we are alive today and sometimes we have to sit back and soak in all of life's wonderful colors! (Around a fire and sharing moments with our families is the cherry on top! 🙂

        Enjoy every moment of your weekend!

        Lauren

        • October 21, 2016 at 6:53 pm
        WithinMySkin
        Participant

        Sounds LOVELY, Peggy! I agree, we are alive today and sometimes we have to sit back and soak in all of life's wonderful colors! (Around a fire and sharing moments with our families is the cherry on top! 🙂

        Enjoy every moment of your weekend!

        Lauren

      • October 20, 2016 at 3:10 am
      Mamapegela
      Participant

      What great news Lauren!  Thank you for sharing- it gives everyone hope and I am so happy for you.  

      As for me, tomorrow I will be heading to northern Michigan to stay in a cabin for the weekend, hike and enjoy the colors which are peaking right now.  It is supposed to be quite chilly so there will be a lot of sitting by the fire too.  

      We are alive today!

      Peggy

      • October 20, 2016 at 3:10 am
      Mamapegela
      Participant

      What great news Lauren!  Thank you for sharing- it gives everyone hope and I am so happy for you.  

      As for me, tomorrow I will be heading to northern Michigan to stay in a cabin for the weekend, hike and enjoy the colors which are peaking right now.  It is supposed to be quite chilly so there will be a lot of sitting by the fire too.  

      We are alive today!

      Peggy

      • October 20, 2016 at 3:12 am
      Casitas1
      Participant

      CHEERS!

      • October 20, 2016 at 3:12 am
      Casitas1
      Participant

      CHEERS!

      • October 20, 2016 at 3:12 am
      Casitas1
      Participant

      CHEERS!

      • October 20, 2016 at 3:56 am
      jennunicorn
      Participant

      Woo!! SO happy for you Lauren!

      For me, tomorrow is another day to snuggle my pup!

      Hugs & cheers,

        • October 21, 2016 at 6:57 pm
        WithinMySkin
        Participant

        Thanks, Jenn! Puppy snuggles are the BEST!! Keep us updated on your treatment and I can't wait to see your NED post soon!!

        Lauren

        • October 21, 2016 at 6:57 pm
        WithinMySkin
        Participant

        Thanks, Jenn! Puppy snuggles are the BEST!! Keep us updated on your treatment and I can't wait to see your NED post soon!!

        Lauren

        • October 21, 2016 at 6:57 pm
        WithinMySkin
        Participant

        Thanks, Jenn! Puppy snuggles are the BEST!! Keep us updated on your treatment and I can't wait to see your NED post soon!!

        Lauren

      • October 20, 2016 at 3:56 am
      jennunicorn
      Participant

      Woo!! SO happy for you Lauren!

      For me, tomorrow is another day to snuggle my pup!

      Hugs & cheers,

      • October 20, 2016 at 3:56 am
      jennunicorn
      Participant

      Woo!! SO happy for you Lauren!

      For me, tomorrow is another day to snuggle my pup!

      Hugs & cheers,

      • October 20, 2016 at 5:29 am
      Bubbles
      Participant

      Wonderful news, Lauren! Enjoy! As for me, another day with family and friends will be beautiful. C

      • October 20, 2016 at 5:29 am
      Bubbles
      Participant

      Wonderful news, Lauren! Enjoy! As for me, another day with family and friends will be beautiful. C

        • October 21, 2016 at 6:59 pm
        WithinMySkin
        Participant

        Thanks, Celeste! Family and friends make the world go 'round!

        Lauren

        • October 21, 2016 at 6:59 pm
        WithinMySkin
        Participant

        Thanks, Celeste! Family and friends make the world go 'round!

        Lauren

        • October 21, 2016 at 6:59 pm
        WithinMySkin
        Participant

        Thanks, Celeste! Family and friends make the world go 'round!

        Lauren

      • October 20, 2016 at 5:29 am
      Bubbles
      Participant

      Wonderful news, Lauren! Enjoy! As for me, another day with family and friends will be beautiful. C

      • October 20, 2016 at 2:02 pm
      jenny22
      Participant

      Lauren- That is absolutely wonderful news…..I am so happy for you, and hope you are done with MEL for good.

      Enjoy everyday…..

      Again, wishing you all the best.

      Jenny

      • October 20, 2016 at 2:02 pm
      jenny22
      Participant

      Lauren- That is absolutely wonderful news…..I am so happy for you, and hope you are done with MEL for good.

      Enjoy everyday…..

      Again, wishing you all the best.

      Jenny

        • October 21, 2016 at 7:10 pm
        WithinMySkin
        Participant

        Thanks, Jenny! You're always so supportive on this board, even with your own long battle – so thank you!!!

        Lauren

        • October 21, 2016 at 7:10 pm
        WithinMySkin
        Participant

        Thanks, Jenny! You're always so supportive on this board, even with your own long battle – so thank you!!!

        Lauren

        • October 21, 2016 at 7:10 pm
        WithinMySkin
        Participant

        Thanks, Jenny! You're always so supportive on this board, even with your own long battle – so thank you!!!

        Lauren

      • October 20, 2016 at 2:02 pm
      jenny22
      Participant

      Lauren- That is absolutely wonderful news…..I am so happy for you, and hope you are done with MEL for good.

      Enjoy everyday…..

      Again, wishing you all the best.

      Jenny

      • October 20, 2016 at 4:42 pm
      youngann
      Participant

      Fantasic news!!

      • October 20, 2016 at 4:42 pm
      youngann
      Participant

      Fantasic news!!

        • October 21, 2016 at 7:18 pm
        WithinMySkin
        Participant

        Thanks, Ann! Hope its smooth sailing for you through the rest of your Ipi treatment!

        Lauren

        • October 21, 2016 at 7:18 pm
        WithinMySkin
        Participant

        Thanks, Ann! Hope its smooth sailing for you through the rest of your Ipi treatment!

        Lauren

        • October 21, 2016 at 7:18 pm
        WithinMySkin
        Participant

        Thanks, Ann! Hope its smooth sailing for you through the rest of your Ipi treatment!

        Lauren

      • October 20, 2016 at 4:42 pm
      youngann
      Participant

      Fantasic news!!

      • October 20, 2016 at 9:19 pm
      Polymath
      Participant

      Hi Lauren,

      What fabulous news!  You go girl.  You are proof that a positive attitude can translate to a healthy body.

      For me, every day is one day closer to the goal I set when diagnosed.  Just to see my last child graduate high school.  If I make it, I'll even see her enter college two years from now.  Yep, one day at a time.  Again, my very best to you.

      Gary

      • October 20, 2016 at 9:19 pm
      Polymath
      Participant

      Hi Lauren,

      What fabulous news!  You go girl.  You are proof that a positive attitude can translate to a healthy body.

      For me, every day is one day closer to the goal I set when diagnosed.  Just to see my last child graduate high school.  If I make it, I'll even see her enter college two years from now.  Yep, one day at a time.  Again, my very best to you.

      Gary

        • October 21, 2016 at 7:24 pm
        WithinMySkin
        Participant

        Thanks so much, Gary! One day at a time, one step at a time, and we can reach our goals! Some days are real stinkers, but we have to focus on the good days and the good times ahead – like seeing extra special graduations! 🙂

        Lauren

        • October 21, 2016 at 7:24 pm
        WithinMySkin
        Participant

        Thanks so much, Gary! One day at a time, one step at a time, and we can reach our goals! Some days are real stinkers, but we have to focus on the good days and the good times ahead – like seeing extra special graduations! 🙂

        Lauren

        • October 21, 2016 at 7:24 pm
        WithinMySkin
        Participant

        Thanks so much, Gary! One day at a time, one step at a time, and we can reach our goals! Some days are real stinkers, but we have to focus on the good days and the good times ahead – like seeing extra special graduations! 🙂

        Lauren

      • October 20, 2016 at 9:19 pm
      Polymath
      Participant

      Hi Lauren,

      What fabulous news!  You go girl.  You are proof that a positive attitude can translate to a healthy body.

      For me, every day is one day closer to the goal I set when diagnosed.  Just to see my last child graduate high school.  If I make it, I'll even see her enter college two years from now.  Yep, one day at a time.  Again, my very best to you.

      Gary

      • October 21, 2016 at 2:15 pm
      Momofjake
      Participant

      Awesome!!

      they want Jake to try ipi after Mek/Taf. He doesn't want to….but look at you!! Maybe he will and have your great outcome!! 

      Go party!! 

      Kerri

      • October 21, 2016 at 2:15 pm
      Momofjake
      Participant

      Awesome!!

      they want Jake to try ipi after Mek/Taf. He doesn't want to….but look at you!! Maybe he will and have your great outcome!! 

      Go party!! 

      Kerri

      • October 21, 2016 at 2:15 pm
      Momofjake
      Participant

      Awesome!!

      they want Jake to try ipi after Mek/Taf. He doesn't want to….but look at you!! Maybe he will and have your great outcome!! 

      Go party!! 

      Kerri

        • October 21, 2016 at 7:41 pm
        WithinMySkin
        Participant

        I think about you and Jake all the time, Kerri! I hope that Jake finds what will work best for him and beats this thing down for good!

        Lauren

        • October 22, 2016 at 2:26 pm
        dmturner
        Participant

        That is awesome!!  You are so supportive to us!  So glad you got some GREAT news!! heart

        Donna

        • October 22, 2016 at 2:26 pm
        dmturner
        Participant

        That is awesome!!  You are so supportive to us!  So glad you got some GREAT news!! heart

        Donna

        • October 22, 2016 at 2:26 pm
        dmturner
        Participant

        That is awesome!!  You are so supportive to us!  So glad you got some GREAT news!! heart

        Donna

        • October 22, 2016 at 2:26 pm
        dmturner
        Participant

        That is awesome!!  You are so supportive to us!  So glad you got some GREAT news!! heart

        Donna

        • October 22, 2016 at 2:26 pm
        dmturner
        Participant

        That is awesome!!  You are so supportive to us!  So glad you got some GREAT news!! heart

        Donna

        • October 24, 2016 at 1:27 pm
        WithinMySkin
        Participant
        Thanks, Donna! Hoping all goes well with your second excision so you’ll have some good news soon!!
        Lauren
        • October 24, 2016 at 1:27 pm
        WithinMySkin
        Participant
        Thanks, Donna! Hoping all goes well with your second excision so you’ll have some good news soon!!
        Lauren
        • October 24, 2016 at 1:27 pm
        WithinMySkin
        Participant
        Thanks, Donna! Hoping all goes well with your second excision so you’ll have some good news soon!!
        Lauren
        • October 22, 2016 at 2:26 pm
        dmturner
        Participant

        That is awesome!!  You are so supportive to us!  So glad you got some GREAT news!! heart

        Donna

        • October 21, 2016 at 7:41 pm
        WithinMySkin
        Participant

        I think about you and Jake all the time, Kerri! I hope that Jake finds what will work best for him and beats this thing down for good!

        Lauren

        • October 21, 2016 at 7:41 pm
        WithinMySkin
        Participant

        I think about you and Jake all the time, Kerri! I hope that Jake finds what will work best for him and beats this thing down for good!

        Lauren

      • October 23, 2016 at 11:57 pm
      Mark_DC
      Participant

      Great news, am happy for you (very)

      thanks for your website and encouragement and advice to all of us here

      • October 23, 2016 at 11:57 pm
      Mark_DC
      Participant

      Great news, am happy for you (very)

      thanks for your website and encouragement and advice to all of us here

      • October 23, 2016 at 11:57 pm
      Mark_DC
      Participant

      Great news, am happy for you (very)

      thanks for your website and encouragement and advice to all of us here

        • October 24, 2016 at 1:30 pm
        WithinMySkin
        Participant
        Thanks, Mark! I’ve been thinking about you and hoping your new treatment finally kicks your Mel to the curb!!
        Lauren
        • October 24, 2016 at 1:30 pm
        WithinMySkin
        Participant
        Thanks, Mark! I’ve been thinking about you and hoping your new treatment finally kicks your Mel to the curb!!
        Lauren
        • October 24, 2016 at 1:30 pm
        WithinMySkin
        Participant
        Thanks, Mark! I’ve been thinking about you and hoping your new treatment finally kicks your Mel to the curb!!
        Lauren
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