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    • September 10, 2011 at 12:50 pm
    TracyLee
    Participant

    Hi y'all,

    Haven't posted for a little while, because all is quiet on my melanoma front!

    Still having a great response to BRAF. Neck node, which was the size of a chicken egg stuck to my neck, is now down to a small bump, about the size of a grape.

    I ran into my surgical onc at high school open house. He hasn't seen me for several months, when I was in bad shape. He was SO excited to see my neck so improved! (And isn't it nice just to be doing normal stuff? Meet the teachers, torture our daughters?)  🙂

    Hi y'all,

    Haven't posted for a little while, because all is quiet on my melanoma front!

    Still having a great response to BRAF. Neck node, which was the size of a chicken egg stuck to my neck, is now down to a small bump, about the size of a grape.

    I ran into my surgical onc at high school open house. He hasn't seen me for several months, when I was in bad shape. He was SO excited to see my neck so improved! (And isn't it nice just to be doing normal stuff? Meet the teachers, torture our daughters?)  🙂

    My prayers are with others who are doing well, and for those who aren't. I'm exquisitely aware that things can change fast with melanoma. 

    For those who are worn out with worry, I lift you in prayer.

    For those who are currently in a good place, I lift you in prayer.

    Wishing everyone a peace filled weekend.

    TracyLee

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      • September 10, 2011 at 2:04 pm
      DebbieH
      Participant

      It's always great to read a happy post – congratulations on your BRAF response, may it last forever!

      DebbieH, stage IIIC, NED 10 years tomorrow, after inf

      • September 10, 2011 at 2:04 pm
      DebbieH
      Participant

      It's always great to read a happy post – congratulations on your BRAF response, may it last forever!

      DebbieH, stage IIIC, NED 10 years tomorrow, after inf

      • September 10, 2011 at 4:43 pm
      JerryfromFauq
      Participant

      Great to see life being enjoyed.  Be one of the long responders, Please!

      • September 10, 2011 at 4:43 pm
      JerryfromFauq
      Participant

      Great to see life being enjoyed.  Be one of the long responders, Please!

      • September 10, 2011 at 4:49 pm
      washoegal
      Participant

      What a beautiful post from a beautiful Lady.  Thank-You.

      Mary

      Stage 3

      • September 10, 2011 at 4:49 pm
      washoegal
      Participant

      What a beautiful post from a beautiful Lady.  Thank-You.

      Mary

      Stage 3

      • September 10, 2011 at 7:02 pm
      renakimu
      Participant

      excellent news!!i m so happy for you!

      KEEP ON and WIN!

      DiRena

      • September 10, 2011 at 7:02 pm
      renakimu
      Participant

      excellent news!!i m so happy for you!

      KEEP ON and WIN!

      DiRena

      • September 10, 2011 at 7:55 pm
      killmel
      Participant

      Great news….have you had any side effects on braf???

      Hope you have continued shrinkage

      Mae

      • September 10, 2011 at 7:55 pm
      killmel
      Participant

      Great news….have you had any side effects on braf???

      Hope you have continued shrinkage

      Mae

      • September 10, 2011 at 9:03 pm
      CAdesiree
      Participant

      great news!!! and thank you!

      • September 10, 2011 at 9:03 pm
      CAdesiree
      Participant

      great news!!! and thank you!

        • September 10, 2011 at 10:00 pm
        Vermont_Donna
        Participant

        I am soooooooo happy for you Tracy Lee!!! You have needed some normal stable times! I am so glad that your surgical oncologist was so happy to run into you and is happy about your great news too! Keep on getting better dear!

        Vermont_Donna, stage 3a NED

        • September 10, 2011 at 10:00 pm
        Vermont_Donna
        Participant

        I am soooooooo happy for you Tracy Lee!!! You have needed some normal stable times! I am so glad that your surgical oncologist was so happy to run into you and is happy about your great news too! Keep on getting better dear!

        Vermont_Donna, stage 3a NED

      • September 10, 2011 at 11:49 pm
      JerryfromFauq
      Participant

      Quiet is GOOD!  Like it!

      • September 10, 2011 at 11:49 pm
      JerryfromFauq
      Participant

      Quiet is GOOD!  Like it!

      • September 11, 2011 at 12:17 am
      King
      Participant

      TracyLee,

       

      I am so happy to read that you are doing so well on the BRAF drug. :))))) And, yes, it's wonderful to be able to do normal things.  Many of these things we took for granted before we started our battles with melanoma.

      Your post will give hope to others as well.

       

      Stay Strong
      King

      Stage IV 7/05  Liver mets

      • September 11, 2011 at 12:17 am
      King
      Participant

      TracyLee,

       

      I am so happy to read that you are doing so well on the BRAF drug. :))))) And, yes, it's wonderful to be able to do normal things.  Many of these things we took for granted before we started our battles with melanoma.

      Your post will give hope to others as well.

       

      Stay Strong
      King

      Stage IV 7/05  Liver mets

      • September 11, 2011 at 2:59 am
      BethA
      Participant

      What a nice post.  So happy you are doing good.  Keep it up.    Beth 3/B

      • September 11, 2011 at 2:59 am
      BethA
      Participant

      What a nice post.  So happy you are doing good.  Keep it up.    Beth 3/B

      • September 11, 2011 at 3:40 pm
      triciad
      Participant

      TracyLee,

      Thank you for posting such wonderful news.  You've lifted me up on a very down weekend!!!!  May you have continued success with your treatment AND a smooth year with a girl in high school!!

      Tricia

      • September 11, 2011 at 3:40 pm
      triciad
      Participant

      TracyLee,

      Thank you for posting such wonderful news.  You've lifted me up on a very down weekend!!!!  May you have continued success with your treatment AND a smooth year with a girl in high school!!

      Tricia

        • September 12, 2011 at 12:26 am
        killmel
        Participant

        Tracy,

         

        Great news…are you having any SIDE EFFECTS on BRAF???

        • September 12, 2011 at 12:26 am
        killmel
        Participant

        Tracy,

         

        Great news…are you having any SIDE EFFECTS on BRAF???

        • September 12, 2011 at 2:14 am
        TracyLee
        Participant

        Definite sun sensitivity – VERY easily sunburned. Weight loss (boo hoo, NOT!) I kept asking for the skinny cancer.  🙂

        Bumpy rash on my legs, kind of like shaving with goosebumps. I will take that over lungs filled with fluid, any day.

        Other than that, nothing else as far as side effects.

        • September 12, 2011 at 2:14 am
        TracyLee
        Participant

        Definite sun sensitivity – VERY easily sunburned. Weight loss (boo hoo, NOT!) I kept asking for the skinny cancer.  🙂

        Bumpy rash on my legs, kind of like shaving with goosebumps. I will take that over lungs filled with fluid, any day.

        Other than that, nothing else as far as side effects.

      • September 15, 2011 at 1:42 am
      CLPrice31
      Participant

      I had not logged on the forum in a while, but I am glad to read your WONDERFUL news. Your posts and comments are always so inspiring for me. I wish you continued success and PEACE! You deserve it.

      • September 15, 2011 at 1:42 am
      CLPrice31
      Participant

      I had not logged on the forum in a while, but I am glad to read your WONDERFUL news. Your posts and comments are always so inspiring for me. I wish you continued success and PEACE! You deserve it.

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