Melanoma wins, but not without a fight.
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Melanoma wins, but not without a fight.

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    • January 4, 2012 at 3:12 pm
    mygirlmaddy
    Participant

    After a non-stop battle of almost two years, my husband died the day after Christmas.  Despite repeatedly having unsuccessful treatments, he never gave up.  He had a treatment just one week before succumbing to an infection and was practical joking just days before.   If he were here to talk to all of you, he'd tell you he didn't regret trying every possible option and maintaining hope for himself and our daughter and me. 

    After a non-stop battle of almost two years, my husband died the day after Christmas.  Despite repeatedly having unsuccessful treatments, he never gave up.  He had a treatment just one week before succumbing to an infection and was practical joking just days before.   If he were here to talk to all of you, he'd tell you he didn't regret trying every possible option and maintaining hope for himself and our daughter and me. 

    Thank you for all of the support I have found on this site.  The human spirit continues to amaze me.  My wish for all of you is peace with whatever your path is and the courage to take it.

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      • January 4, 2012 at 3:19 pm
      justlittleoleme
      Participant

      I am so sorry for your loss.  May his unending spirit support you and your daughter through these tough days of grief.  I will be praying for you both.

      • January 4, 2012 at 3:19 pm
      justlittleoleme
      Participant

      I am so sorry for your loss.  May his unending spirit support you and your daughter through these tough days of grief.  I will be praying for you both.

      • January 4, 2012 at 3:19 pm
      justlittleoleme
      Participant

      I am so sorry for your loss.  May his unending spirit support you and your daughter through these tough days of grief.  I will be praying for you both.

      • January 4, 2012 at 4:36 pm
      hope4cure1
      Participant

      I am so sorry to hear your news.  From reading your posts, it is clear that your husband's courage and determination stayed with him, and that you were his ardent source of continuing support and encouragement.  I hope that your personal motto in your profile helps you during these difficult times.  Big hugs to you and your daughter.

      Hope

      • January 4, 2012 at 4:36 pm
      hope4cure1
      Participant

      I am so sorry to hear your news.  From reading your posts, it is clear that your husband's courage and determination stayed with him, and that you were his ardent source of continuing support and encouragement.  I hope that your personal motto in your profile helps you during these difficult times.  Big hugs to you and your daughter.

      Hope

      • January 4, 2012 at 4:36 pm
      hope4cure1
      Participant

      I am so sorry to hear your news.  From reading your posts, it is clear that your husband's courage and determination stayed with him, and that you were his ardent source of continuing support and encouragement.  I hope that your personal motto in your profile helps you during these difficult times.  Big hugs to you and your daughter.

      Hope

      • January 4, 2012 at 5:53 pm
      Lori C
      Participant

      I am very sorry for your loss.  May your husband's courage and spirit remain close to you and your daughter and give you strength.

       

      Lori

      • January 4, 2012 at 5:53 pm
      Lori C
      Participant

      I am very sorry for your loss.  May your husband's courage and spirit remain close to you and your daughter and give you strength.

       

      Lori

      • January 4, 2012 at 5:53 pm
      Lori C
      Participant

      I am very sorry for your loss.  May your husband's courage and spirit remain close to you and your daughter and give you strength.

       

      Lori

      • January 4, 2012 at 7:48 pm
      Phil S
      Participant
      I am so very sorry for your loss, please know that others are thinking about you and your daughter and wishing you strength during the next part of your journey. I love the picture on your profile, and hope your memories provide comfort. Your husband fought the good fight, and now he is at peace. Keep your believe in the human spirit and let others help support you during this difficult time. God bless, Valerie (Phil’s wife)
      • January 4, 2012 at 7:48 pm
      Phil S
      Participant
      I am so very sorry for your loss, please know that others are thinking about you and your daughter and wishing you strength during the next part of your journey. I love the picture on your profile, and hope your memories provide comfort. Your husband fought the good fight, and now he is at peace. Keep your believe in the human spirit and let others help support you during this difficult time. God bless, Valerie (Phil’s wife)
      • January 4, 2012 at 7:48 pm
      Phil S
      Participant
      I am so very sorry for your loss, please know that others are thinking about you and your daughter and wishing you strength during the next part of your journey. I love the picture on your profile, and hope your memories provide comfort. Your husband fought the good fight, and now he is at peace. Keep your believe in the human spirit and let others help support you during this difficult time. God bless, Valerie (Phil’s wife)
      • January 4, 2012 at 10:04 pm
      shellebrownies
      Participant

      So sorry for your loss. Wishing you love, peace and healing for you and all of your family. 

       

      Michelle

      • January 4, 2012 at 10:04 pm
      shellebrownies
      Participant

      So sorry for your loss. Wishing you love, peace and healing for you and all of your family. 

       

      Michelle

      • January 4, 2012 at 10:04 pm
      shellebrownies
      Participant

      So sorry for your loss. Wishing you love, peace and healing for you and all of your family. 

       

      Michelle

      • January 4, 2012 at 11:06 pm
      davidfromsingapore
      Participant

      I am so sorry for your loss.  Your attitude already says that you will be in inspiration to your husband.  All the best to you, DavidfromSingapore

      • January 4, 2012 at 11:06 pm
      davidfromsingapore
      Participant

      I am so sorry for your loss.  Your attitude already says that you will be in inspiration to your husband.  All the best to you, DavidfromSingapore

      • January 4, 2012 at 11:06 pm
      davidfromsingapore
      Participant

      I am so sorry for your loss.  Your attitude already says that you will be in inspiration to your husband.  All the best to you, DavidfromSingapore

      • January 5, 2012 at 12:43 am
      FormerCaregiver
      Participant

      I am deeply saddened to read that your husband has passed away. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy.

      Take care

      Frank from Australia

      • January 5, 2012 at 12:43 am
      FormerCaregiver
      Participant

      I am deeply saddened to read that your husband has passed away. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy.

      Take care

      Frank from Australia

      • January 5, 2012 at 12:43 am
      FormerCaregiver
      Participant

      I am deeply saddened to read that your husband has passed away. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy.

      Take care

      Frank from Australia

      • January 5, 2012 at 12:44 am
      JerryfromFauq
      Participant

      Glad to have tried to help you.  Sorry for the final outcome. Proud of the fight and attitude your man exhibited.

      • January 5, 2012 at 12:44 am
      JerryfromFauq
      Participant

      Glad to have tried to help you.  Sorry for the final outcome. Proud of the fight and attitude your man exhibited.

      • January 5, 2012 at 12:44 am
      JerryfromFauq
      Participant

      Glad to have tried to help you.  Sorry for the final outcome. Proud of the fight and attitude your man exhibited.

      • January 5, 2012 at 12:55 am
      Richard_K
      Participant

      So very sorry to hear this news.

      Dick

      • January 5, 2012 at 12:55 am
      Richard_K
      Participant

      So very sorry to hear this news.

      Dick

      • January 5, 2012 at 12:55 am
      Richard_K
      Participant

      So very sorry to hear this news.

      Dick

      • January 5, 2012 at 1:32 am
      CLPrice31
      Participant

      My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. From this brief post it sounds like your husband was one hell of a guy. Prayers for you all.

      • January 5, 2012 at 1:32 am
      CLPrice31
      Participant

      My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. From this brief post it sounds like your husband was one hell of a guy. Prayers for you all.

      • January 5, 2012 at 1:32 am
      CLPrice31
      Participant

      My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. From this brief post it sounds like your husband was one hell of a guy. Prayers for you all.

      • January 5, 2012 at 1:40 am
      Fen
      Participant

      Deepest sympathy.  The picture of your husband in your profile  says so much about his spirit and love.  I hope your memories help you through this difficult time.

      Fen

      • January 5, 2012 at 1:40 am
      Fen
      Participant

      Deepest sympathy.  The picture of your husband in your profile  says so much about his spirit and love.  I hope your memories help you through this difficult time.

      Fen

      • January 5, 2012 at 1:40 am
      Fen
      Participant

      Deepest sympathy.  The picture of your husband in your profile  says so much about his spirit and love.  I hope your memories help you through this difficult time.

      Fen

      • January 5, 2012 at 2:59 am
      Rocco
      Participant

      I'm so sorry to hear of your husband's passing.  My deepest condolences to you and your daughter and extended family.  May your memories of him surround you during this most difficult time. 

      Rocco in NH

      • January 5, 2012 at 2:59 am
      Rocco
      Participant

      I'm so sorry to hear of your husband's passing.  My deepest condolences to you and your daughter and extended family.  May your memories of him surround you during this most difficult time. 

      Rocco in NH

      • January 5, 2012 at 2:59 am
      Rocco
      Participant

      I'm so sorry to hear of your husband's passing.  My deepest condolences to you and your daughter and extended family.  May your memories of him surround you during this most difficult time. 

      Rocco in NH

      • January 5, 2012 at 4:10 am
      momof2kids
      Participant

      Very sorry to hear of your family's loss. 

      • January 5, 2012 at 4:10 am
      momof2kids
      Participant

      Very sorry to hear of your family's loss. 

      • January 5, 2012 at 4:10 am
      momof2kids
      Participant

      Very sorry to hear of your family's loss. 

      • January 5, 2012 at 5:49 am
      lhaley
      Participant

      I am so sorry.  Your husband has had such a courageous fight.  I hope that you and your daughter Maddy, also be able to remember the wonderful mermories.

      Linda

      • January 5, 2012 at 5:49 am
      lhaley
      Participant

      I am so sorry.  Your husband has had such a courageous fight.  I hope that you and your daughter Maddy, also be able to remember the wonderful mermories.

      Linda

      • January 5, 2012 at 5:49 am
      lhaley
      Participant

      I am so sorry.  Your husband has had such a courageous fight.  I hope that you and your daughter Maddy, also be able to remember the wonderful mermories.

      Linda

      • January 5, 2012 at 2:11 pm
      Gene_S
      Participant

      Hello,

      So sorry to hear of your loss.  My deepest sympathy.  He was a great warrior and we are saddened to hear of his passing. 

      I am praying for the family he left behind.

      Judy and Gene

      • January 5, 2012 at 2:11 pm
      Gene_S
      Participant

      Hello,

      So sorry to hear of your loss.  My deepest sympathy.  He was a great warrior and we are saddened to hear of his passing. 

      I am praying for the family he left behind.

      Judy and Gene

        • January 10, 2012 at 10:17 am
        deardad
        Participant

        Im very sorry to hear your sad news. What a courageous soul he was. My heart goes out to you and your family in this time of grief. 

        Nahmi from Melbourne

        • January 10, 2012 at 10:17 am
        deardad
        Participant

        Im very sorry to hear your sad news. What a courageous soul he was. My heart goes out to you and your family in this time of grief. 

        Nahmi from Melbourne

        • January 10, 2012 at 10:17 am
        deardad
        Participant

        Im very sorry to hear your sad news. What a courageous soul he was. My heart goes out to you and your family in this time of grief. 

        Nahmi from Melbourne

      • January 5, 2012 at 2:11 pm
      Gene_S
      Participant

      Hello,

      So sorry to hear of your loss.  My deepest sympathy.  He was a great warrior and we are saddened to hear of his passing. 

      I am praying for the family he left behind.

      Judy and Gene

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