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Moving to hospice

Forums General Melanoma Community Moving to hospice

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    Terrified
    Participant

      To the valiant warriors I have met here..

       

      Your courage and strength is amazing. Your help to your fellow sufferers is so comforting. 

      Vince's disease is too aggressive. Failed BRAF inhibitors after three weeks new sub -q met, new bowel mets and progression of lung and brain met. Did craniotomy after intracerebral bleed and swelling did not respond to steroids. Had 700 cc tapped from pleural effusions and shortness of breath was better for a few days. Was walking in the halls with a cane and able to do a few steps.Went home and 48 hours later readmitted for renal failure , LDH 3000 and increasing abdominal distiention, worsenng shortness of breath and inability to ambulate due to shortness of breath and pain. Was hopeful distension was from ascites and could be drained but is just tumor. Got keytruda but no time for it to work. His oncologist as well as the two other melanoma oncologist say this degree of aggression is rare.

      Diganosed Stage 4 on November 12,2016. Now moving to hospice. He is still sweet and polite and still coherent. I am broken.

      Judy

       

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        momof4boys
        Participant
          I just wanted you to know I am so sorry to hear how things have progressed and I will certainly be praying for you and your husband. I dont have much in terms of wisdom here, just wanted you to know someone is listening!
          momof4boys
          Participant
            I just wanted you to know I am so sorry to hear how things have progressed and I will certainly be praying for you and your husband. I dont have much in terms of wisdom here, just wanted you to know someone is listening!
            momof4boys
            Participant
              I just wanted you to know I am so sorry to hear how things have progressed and I will certainly be praying for you and your husband. I dont have much in terms of wisdom here, just wanted you to know someone is listening!
              debwray
              Participant

                I am so very sorry to hear your latest news. Hospice care maybe where they can keep Vince the most comfortable but I am wondering if it would be possible for him to receive further doses of keytruda there and give it a little bit more time to work. 

                I am struggling to find words for you as I have watched the pain and hurt my disease has brought to my family and husband since my stage four diagnosis in Oct 2016. Vince is still coherent..so. maybe now is the time to say those important things. It is painful but part of the cost of loving. The other thing besides a revised will was giving permission for my husband to give decisionbs on my behalf as to further treatment…this carries legal power.

                You will both be in my thoughts and prayers tonight . You are not on your own walking this path.

                Hoping that the turn of the year will bring better news,

                Deb

                debwray
                Participant

                  I am so very sorry to hear your latest news. Hospice care maybe where they can keep Vince the most comfortable but I am wondering if it would be possible for him to receive further doses of keytruda there and give it a little bit more time to work. 

                  I am struggling to find words for you as I have watched the pain and hurt my disease has brought to my family and husband since my stage four diagnosis in Oct 2016. Vince is still coherent..so. maybe now is the time to say those important things. It is painful but part of the cost of loving. The other thing besides a revised will was giving permission for my husband to give decisionbs on my behalf as to further treatment…this carries legal power.

                  You will both be in my thoughts and prayers tonight . You are not on your own walking this path.

                  Hoping that the turn of the year will bring better news,

                  Deb

                  debwray
                  Participant

                    I am so very sorry to hear your latest news. Hospice care maybe where they can keep Vince the most comfortable but I am wondering if it would be possible for him to receive further doses of keytruda there and give it a little bit more time to work. 

                    I am struggling to find words for you as I have watched the pain and hurt my disease has brought to my family and husband since my stage four diagnosis in Oct 2016. Vince is still coherent..so. maybe now is the time to say those important things. It is painful but part of the cost of loving. The other thing besides a revised will was giving permission for my husband to give decisionbs on my behalf as to further treatment…this carries legal power.

                    You will both be in my thoughts and prayers tonight . You are not on your own walking this path.

                    Hoping that the turn of the year will bring better news,

                    Deb

                    debwray
                    Participant

                      I am so very sorry to hear your latest news. Hospice care maybe where they can keep Vince the most comfortable but I am wondering if it would be possible for him to receive further doses of keytruda there and give it a little bit more time to work. 

                      I am struggling to find words for you as I have watched the pain and hurt my disease has brought to my family and husband since my stage four diagnosis in Oct 2016. Vince is still coherent..so. maybe now is the time to say those important things. It is painful but part of the cost of loving. The other thing besides a revised will was giving permission for my husband to give decisionbs on my behalf as to further treatment…this carries legal power.

                      You will both be in my thoughts and prayers tonight . You are not on your own walking this path.

                      Hoping that the turn of the year will bring better news,

                      Deb

                      debwray
                      Participant

                        I am so very sorry to hear your latest news. Hospice care maybe where they can keep Vince the most comfortable but I am wondering if it would be possible for him to receive further doses of keytruda there and give it a little bit more time to work. 

                        I am struggling to find words for you as I have watched the pain and hurt my disease has brought to my family and husband since my stage four diagnosis in Oct 2016. Vince is still coherent..so. maybe now is the time to say those important things. It is painful but part of the cost of loving. The other thing besides a revised will was giving permission for my husband to give decisionbs on my behalf as to further treatment…this carries legal power.

                        You will both be in my thoughts and prayers tonight . You are not on your own walking this path.

                        Hoping that the turn of the year will bring better news,

                        Deb

                        debwray
                        Participant

                          I am so very sorry to hear your latest news. Hospice care maybe where they can keep Vince the most comfortable but I am wondering if it would be possible for him to receive further doses of keytruda there and give it a little bit more time to work. 

                          I am struggling to find words for you as I have watched the pain and hurt my disease has brought to my family and husband since my stage four diagnosis in Oct 2016. Vince is still coherent..so. maybe now is the time to say those important things. It is painful but part of the cost of loving. The other thing besides a revised will was giving permission for my husband to give decisionbs on my behalf as to further treatment…this carries legal power.

                          You will both be in my thoughts and prayers tonight . You are not on your own walking this path.

                          Hoping that the turn of the year will bring better news,

                          Deb

                          debwray
                          Participant

                            I am so very sorry to hear your latest news. Hospice care maybe where they can keep Vince the most comfortable but I am wondering if it would be possible for him to receive further doses of keytruda there and give it a little bit more time to work. 

                            I am struggling to find words for you as I have watched the pain and hurt my disease has brought to my family and husband since my stage four diagnosis in Oct 2016. Vince is still coherent..so. maybe now is the time to say those important things. It is painful but part of the cost of loving. The other thing besides a revised will was giving permission for my husband to give decisionbs on my behalf as to further treatment…this carries legal power.

                            You will both be in my thoughts and prayers tonight . You are not on your own walking this path.

                            Hoping that the turn of the year will bring better news,

                            Deb

                            debwray
                            Participant

                              I am so very sorry to hear your latest news. Hospice care maybe where they can keep Vince the most comfortable but I am wondering if it would be possible for him to receive further doses of keytruda there and give it a little bit more time to work. 

                              I am struggling to find words for you as I have watched the pain and hurt my disease has brought to my family and husband since my stage four diagnosis in Oct 2016. Vince is still coherent..so. maybe now is the time to say those important things. It is painful but part of the cost of loving. The other thing besides a revised will was giving permission for my husband to give decisionbs on my behalf as to further treatment…this carries legal power.

                              You will both be in my thoughts and prayers tonight . You are not on your own walking this path.

                              Hoping that the turn of the year will bring better news,

                              Deb

                              debwray
                              Participant

                                I am so very sorry to hear your latest news. Hospice care maybe where they can keep Vince the most comfortable but I am wondering if it would be possible for him to receive further doses of keytruda there and give it a little bit more time to work. 

                                I am struggling to find words for you as I have watched the pain and hurt my disease has brought to my family and husband since my stage four diagnosis in Oct 2016. Vince is still coherent..so. maybe now is the time to say those important things. It is painful but part of the cost of loving. The other thing besides a revised will was giving permission for my husband to give decisionbs on my behalf as to further treatment…this carries legal power.

                                You will both be in my thoughts and prayers tonight . You are not on your own walking this path.

                                Hoping that the turn of the year will bring better news,

                                Deb

                                debwray
                                Participant

                                  I am so very sorry to hear your latest news. Hospice care maybe where they can keep Vince the most comfortable but I am wondering if it would be possible for him to receive further doses of keytruda there and give it a little bit more time to work. 

                                  I am struggling to find words for you as I have watched the pain and hurt my disease has brought to my family and husband since my stage four diagnosis in Oct 2016. Vince is still coherent..so. maybe now is the time to say those important things. It is painful but part of the cost of loving. The other thing besides a revised will was giving permission for my husband to give decisionbs on my behalf as to further treatment…this carries legal power.

                                  You will both be in my thoughts and prayers tonight . You are not on your own walking this path.

                                  Hoping that the turn of the year will bring better news,

                                  Deb

                                  debwray
                                  Participant

                                    I am so very sorry to hear your latest news. Hospice care maybe where they can keep Vince the most comfortable but I am wondering if it would be possible for him to receive further doses of keytruda there and give it a little bit more time to work. 

                                    I am struggling to find words for you as I have watched the pain and hurt my disease has brought to my family and husband since my stage four diagnosis in Oct 2016. Vince is still coherent..so. maybe now is the time to say those important things. It is painful but part of the cost of loving. The other thing besides a revised will was giving permission for my husband to give decisionbs on my behalf as to further treatment…this carries legal power.

                                    You will both be in my thoughts and prayers tonight . You are not on your own walking this path.

                                    Hoping that the turn of the year will bring better news,

                                    Deb

                                    debwray
                                    Participant

                                      I am so very sorry to hear your latest news. Hospice care maybe where they can keep Vince the most comfortable but I am wondering if it would be possible for him to receive further doses of keytruda there and give it a little bit more time to work. 

                                      I am struggling to find words for you as I have watched the pain and hurt my disease has brought to my family and husband since my stage four diagnosis in Oct 2016. Vince is still coherent..so. maybe now is the time to say those important things. It is painful but part of the cost of loving. The other thing besides a revised will was giving permission for my husband to give decisionbs on my behalf as to further treatment…this carries legal power.

                                      You will both be in my thoughts and prayers tonight . You are not on your own walking this path.

                                      Hoping that the turn of the year will bring better news,

                                      Deb

                                      _Paul_
                                      Participant

                                        Oh Judy,

                                        I wish there was something I could say that would in some tiny way help, but I know there is not. I will be praying for you and your husband. Whenever you need to cry, vent your anguish or anything, there are a great number of people here to support you or even simply listen.

                                        – Paul

                                        _Paul_
                                        Participant

                                          Oh Judy,

                                          I wish there was something I could say that would in some tiny way help, but I know there is not. I will be praying for you and your husband. Whenever you need to cry, vent your anguish or anything, there are a great number of people here to support you or even simply listen.

                                          – Paul

                                          _Paul_
                                          Participant

                                            Oh Judy,

                                            I wish there was something I could say that would in some tiny way help, but I know there is not. I will be praying for you and your husband. Whenever you need to cry, vent your anguish or anything, there are a great number of people here to support you or even simply listen.

                                            – Paul

                                            casagrayson
                                            Participant

                                              Judy,

                                               

                                              I am so sorry that things have progressed so rapidly.  You and Vince have hardly had time to digest the Stage IV diagnosis.  No words that I have will take away the fear and pain you are feeling, but please know that you are deeply cared for here.  

                                              casagrayson
                                              Participant

                                                Judy,

                                                 

                                                I am so sorry that things have progressed so rapidly.  You and Vince have hardly had time to digest the Stage IV diagnosis.  No words that I have will take away the fear and pain you are feeling, but please know that you are deeply cared for here.  

                                                casagrayson
                                                Participant

                                                  Judy,

                                                   

                                                  I am so sorry that things have progressed so rapidly.  You and Vince have hardly had time to digest the Stage IV diagnosis.  No words that I have will take away the fear and pain you are feeling, but please know that you are deeply cared for here.  

                                                  triciad
                                                  Participant

                                                    Judy,

                                                    I am so sorry to hear about Vince's rapid progression.  You will be in my prayers for a miracle.  President Carter did well on Keytruda.  I pray that it will work for Vince,  Sending positive thoughts your way!

                                                     

                                                    Blessings,

                                                    Tricia

                                                    triciad
                                                    Participant

                                                      Judy,

                                                      I am so sorry to hear about Vince's rapid progression.  You will be in my prayers for a miracle.  President Carter did well on Keytruda.  I pray that it will work for Vince,  Sending positive thoughts your way!

                                                       

                                                      Blessings,

                                                      Tricia

                                                      triciad
                                                      Participant

                                                        Judy,

                                                        I am so sorry to hear about Vince's rapid progression.  You will be in my prayers for a miracle.  President Carter did well on Keytruda.  I pray that it will work for Vince,  Sending positive thoughts your way!

                                                         

                                                        Blessings,

                                                        Tricia

                                                        Bubbles
                                                        Participant

                                                          Oh, Judy.  I am so sorry for all you and your husband have been going through.  Have been following your story.  Have not commented as others have given good suggestions, docs have seemed on point, and you have been an amazing support to your husband…learning so much in such a short and difficult period of time. You have been a real gift to your husband, through this horrible ordeal, and I suspect for all your years together.  That is a real gift indeed. Hang in there.  Yell here all you want.  I will still be hoping keytruda will work faster than expected. Yours, celeste

                                                          Bubbles
                                                          Participant

                                                            Oh, Judy.  I am so sorry for all you and your husband have been going through.  Have been following your story.  Have not commented as others have given good suggestions, docs have seemed on point, and you have been an amazing support to your husband…learning so much in such a short and difficult period of time. You have been a real gift to your husband, through this horrible ordeal, and I suspect for all your years together.  That is a real gift indeed. Hang in there.  Yell here all you want.  I will still be hoping keytruda will work faster than expected. Yours, celeste

                                                            Bubbles
                                                            Participant

                                                              Oh, Judy.  I am so sorry for all you and your husband have been going through.  Have been following your story.  Have not commented as others have given good suggestions, docs have seemed on point, and you have been an amazing support to your husband…learning so much in such a short and difficult period of time. You have been a real gift to your husband, through this horrible ordeal, and I suspect for all your years together.  That is a real gift indeed. Hang in there.  Yell here all you want.  I will still be hoping keytruda will work faster than expected. Yours, celeste

                                                              jbronicki
                                                              Participant

                                                                Hey Judy,

                                                                Just offering more words of support.  Being the caregiver and the partner/spouse/soulmate of someone going through this is a huge deal and you are a wonderful gift to your husband.  I know it must be brutal watching your husband go through this.  Many of us out here on the board will be thinking about both of you and hoping for Keytruda to kick in.  My heartfelt hugs to you.  will light a candle for y'all tonight.

                                                                -Jackie

                                                                jbronicki
                                                                Participant

                                                                  Hey Judy,

                                                                  Just offering more words of support.  Being the caregiver and the partner/spouse/soulmate of someone going through this is a huge deal and you are a wonderful gift to your husband.  I know it must be brutal watching your husband go through this.  Many of us out here on the board will be thinking about both of you and hoping for Keytruda to kick in.  My heartfelt hugs to you.  will light a candle for y'all tonight.

                                                                  -Jackie

                                                                  jbronicki
                                                                  Participant

                                                                    Hey Judy,

                                                                    Just offering more words of support.  Being the caregiver and the partner/spouse/soulmate of someone going through this is a huge deal and you are a wonderful gift to your husband.  I know it must be brutal watching your husband go through this.  Many of us out here on the board will be thinking about both of you and hoping for Keytruda to kick in.  My heartfelt hugs to you.  will light a candle for y'all tonight.

                                                                    -Jackie

                                                                    jennunicorn
                                                                    Participant

                                                                      There really are no words to express how deeply sorry I am you and your husband have had to go on this awful ride and have it go downhill so quickly. It is absolutely hardest on the caregivers; your husband is so very lucky to have you by his side. Sending love and prayers your way.

                                                                        Mark_DC
                                                                        Participant

                                                                          Am with Jenn and the many others writing here. I hope the keytruda will have time to work. Will be thinking of and praying for both of you

                                                                          Mark_DC
                                                                          Participant

                                                                            Am with Jenn and the many others writing here. I hope the keytruda will have time to work. Will be thinking of and praying for both of you

                                                                            Mark_DC
                                                                            Participant

                                                                              Am with Jenn and the many others writing here. I hope the keytruda will have time to work. Will be thinking of and praying for both of you

                                                                            jennunicorn
                                                                            Participant

                                                                              There really are no words to express how deeply sorry I am you and your husband have had to go on this awful ride and have it go downhill so quickly. It is absolutely hardest on the caregivers; your husband is so very lucky to have you by his side. Sending love and prayers your way.

                                                                              jennunicorn
                                                                              Participant

                                                                                There really are no words to express how deeply sorry I am you and your husband have had to go on this awful ride and have it go downhill so quickly. It is absolutely hardest on the caregivers; your husband is so very lucky to have you by his side. Sending love and prayers your way.

                                                                                Patrisa
                                                                                Participant

                                                                                  Dear Judy,

                                                                                  my only new years wish is for all our warriors to get better, Vince too of course…

                                                                                  Have no words to make it better, just know that we all pray for all you brave guys and ladies going through this….

                                                                                  Believing and hoping for keytruda will give you a miracle…

                                                                                  Love,

                                                                                  Patrisa

                                                                                  Patrisa
                                                                                  Participant

                                                                                    Dear Judy,

                                                                                    my only new years wish is for all our warriors to get better, Vince too of course…

                                                                                    Have no words to make it better, just know that we all pray for all you brave guys and ladies going through this….

                                                                                    Believing and hoping for keytruda will give you a miracle…

                                                                                    Love,

                                                                                    Patrisa

                                                                                    Patrisa
                                                                                    Participant

                                                                                      Dear Judy,

                                                                                      my only new years wish is for all our warriors to get better, Vince too of course…

                                                                                      Have no words to make it better, just know that we all pray for all you brave guys and ladies going through this….

                                                                                      Believing and hoping for keytruda will give you a miracle…

                                                                                      Love,

                                                                                      Patrisa

                                                                                      maperny
                                                                                      Participant

                                                                                        So sorry, Judy, to read about the nightmare you and your beloved husband are going through.  I am sure you must feel numb with the shock of all this happening so quickly.

                                                                                        I am sure that even through all this, Vince can feel your love and that you give him a reason to continue to fight on every day.  You sound like the most wonderful care-giver anyone could have.

                                                                                        As others have said, I hope that while he receives hospice care to make him as comfortable as possible, the Drs will agree to continue with Keytruda, it definitely can take time to work and although time is not on your side I know, it could still give you the miracle you need.

                                                                                        lots of prayers and hope for you both

                                                                                        Maria 

                                                                                        maperny
                                                                                        Participant

                                                                                          So sorry, Judy, to read about the nightmare you and your beloved husband are going through.  I am sure you must feel numb with the shock of all this happening so quickly.

                                                                                          I am sure that even through all this, Vince can feel your love and that you give him a reason to continue to fight on every day.  You sound like the most wonderful care-giver anyone could have.

                                                                                          As others have said, I hope that while he receives hospice care to make him as comfortable as possible, the Drs will agree to continue with Keytruda, it definitely can take time to work and although time is not on your side I know, it could still give you the miracle you need.

                                                                                          lots of prayers and hope for you both

                                                                                          Maria 

                                                                                          maperny
                                                                                          Participant

                                                                                            So sorry, Judy, to read about the nightmare you and your beloved husband are going through.  I am sure you must feel numb with the shock of all this happening so quickly.

                                                                                            I am sure that even through all this, Vince can feel your love and that you give him a reason to continue to fight on every day.  You sound like the most wonderful care-giver anyone could have.

                                                                                            As others have said, I hope that while he receives hospice care to make him as comfortable as possible, the Drs will agree to continue with Keytruda, it definitely can take time to work and although time is not on your side I know, it could still give you the miracle you need.

                                                                                            lots of prayers and hope for you both

                                                                                            Maria 

                                                                                            Lhawkins
                                                                                            Participant

                                                                                              Judy,

                                                                                              I just read some of your story and feel your pain as I was in your shoes a few short months ago. If you are a praying type please ask God to give you and your precious and amazing husband the comfort, strength, and peace you require right now.

                                                                                              My husband had many of the same symptoms you describe, he had stage IV leptomeningeal melanoma. Please let hospice take over and just love your husband and hold him and tell him he's all you've ever needed and more! I lost my Bryan on Oct 14, he was just 49 years old. I want you to know there are people praying for you, I truly understand what it feels like. 

                                                                                              You can do this.

                                                                                              Lee Ann

                                                                                              Lhawkins
                                                                                              Participant

                                                                                                Judy,

                                                                                                I just read some of your story and feel your pain as I was in your shoes a few short months ago. If you are a praying type please ask God to give you and your precious and amazing husband the comfort, strength, and peace you require right now.

                                                                                                My husband had many of the same symptoms you describe, he had stage IV leptomeningeal melanoma. Please let hospice take over and just love your husband and hold him and tell him he's all you've ever needed and more! I lost my Bryan on Oct 14, he was just 49 years old. I want you to know there are people praying for you, I truly understand what it feels like. 

                                                                                                You can do this.

                                                                                                Lee Ann

                                                                                                Lhawkins
                                                                                                Participant

                                                                                                  Judy,

                                                                                                  I just read some of your story and feel your pain as I was in your shoes a few short months ago. If you are a praying type please ask God to give you and your precious and amazing husband the comfort, strength, and peace you require right now.

                                                                                                  My husband had many of the same symptoms you describe, he had stage IV leptomeningeal melanoma. Please let hospice take over and just love your husband and hold him and tell him he's all you've ever needed and more! I lost my Bryan on Oct 14, he was just 49 years old. I want you to know there are people praying for you, I truly understand what it feels like. 

                                                                                                  You can do this.

                                                                                                  Lee Ann

                                                                                                  Shaneswife
                                                                                                  Participant
                                                                                                    Judy I have no words for the pain you must be going through. You and your husband are in my thoughts.
                                                                                                    Shaneswife
                                                                                                    Participant
                                                                                                      Judy I have no words for the pain you must be going through. You and your husband are in my thoughts.
                                                                                                      Shaneswife
                                                                                                      Participant
                                                                                                        Judy I have no words for the pain you must be going through. You and your husband are in my thoughts.
                                                                                                        adriana cooper
                                                                                                        Participant

                                                                                                          Judy, I am sorry to read how fast this has progressed for the two of you. Stay strong for each other and the love you have will get you two through what ever the future brings. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Rob and Adriana.

                                                                                                          adriana cooper
                                                                                                          Participant

                                                                                                            Judy, I am sorry to read how fast this has progressed for the two of you. Stay strong for each other and the love you have will get you two through what ever the future brings. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Rob and Adriana.

                                                                                                            adriana cooper
                                                                                                            Participant

                                                                                                              Judy, I am sorry to read how fast this has progressed for the two of you. Stay strong for each other and the love you have will get you two through what ever the future brings. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Rob and Adriana.

                                                                                                              keepthefaith11
                                                                                                              Participant
                                                                                                                Judy, I am so heartbroken reading about this latest development. I will pray that Ketruda will still be able to kick in and do some damage. Know that we are here for you to help you through this. Do you have family close?

                                                                                                                Big hugs to you.

                                                                                                                Annie

                                                                                                                keepthefaith11
                                                                                                                Participant
                                                                                                                  Judy, I am so heartbroken reading about this latest development. I will pray that Ketruda will still be able to kick in and do some damage. Know that we are here for you to help you through this. Do you have family close?

                                                                                                                  Big hugs to you.

                                                                                                                  Annie

                                                                                                                  keepthefaith11
                                                                                                                  Participant
                                                                                                                    Judy, I am so heartbroken reading about this latest development. I will pray that Ketruda will still be able to kick in and do some damage. Know that we are here for you to help you through this. Do you have family close?

                                                                                                                    Big hugs to you.

                                                                                                                    Annie

                                                                                                                    Maria C
                                                                                                                    Participant

                                                                                                                      Judy, I am so sorry and sad to hear this news about your husband. I join the others in praying for the miracle of keytruda to kick in. Please know this virtual community is very real for both patients and caregivers. We are here for you and send all the positive energy we can your way.

                                                                                                                       

                                                                                                                      Maria C
                                                                                                                      Participant

                                                                                                                        Judy, I am so sorry and sad to hear this news about your husband. I join the others in praying for the miracle of keytruda to kick in. Please know this virtual community is very real for both patients and caregivers. We are here for you and send all the positive energy we can your way.

                                                                                                                         

                                                                                                                        Maria C
                                                                                                                        Participant

                                                                                                                          Judy, I am so sorry and sad to hear this news about your husband. I join the others in praying for the miracle of keytruda to kick in. Please know this virtual community is very real for both patients and caregivers. We are here for you and send all the positive energy we can your way.

                                                                                                                           

                                                                                                                          Maria C
                                                                                                                          Participant

                                                                                                                            Judy, I am so sorry and sad to hear this news about your husband. I join the others in praying for the miracle of keytruda to kick in. Please know this virtual community is very real for both patients and caregivers. We are here for you and send all the positive energy we can your way.

                                                                                                                             

                                                                                                                            Maria C
                                                                                                                            Participant

                                                                                                                              Judy, I am so sorry and sad to hear this news about your husband. I join the others in praying for the miracle of keytruda to kick in. Please know this virtual community is very real for both patients and caregivers. We are here for you and send all the positive energy we can your way.

                                                                                                                               

                                                                                                                              Maria C
                                                                                                                              Participant

                                                                                                                                Judy, I am so sorry and sad to hear this news about your husband. I join the others in praying for the miracle of keytruda to kick in. Please know this virtual community is very real for both patients and caregivers. We are here for you and send all the positive energy we can your way.

                                                                                                                                 

                                                                                                                                Terrified
                                                                                                                                Participant

                                                                                                                                  At 2:25 pm, my love lost his fight with this beast and is now at peace. Surrounded by love, laughter and memories, I swear he waited until friends had arrive to surround me before he was willing to go. 

                                                                                                                                  All of you are so strong, those with Mel and those who support. I will still check in on you from time to time. Thank you

                                                                                                                                   

                                                                                                                                  Judy

                                                                                                                                    vivian
                                                                                                                                    Participant

                                                                                                                                      Judy, I am so sorry to read this, but I am glad you were comforted by friends and family and by the love surrounding you both at the end.  I send you thoughts of peace and light.

                                                                                                                                      Lear

                                                                                                                                      vivian
                                                                                                                                      Participant

                                                                                                                                        Judy, I am so sorry to read this, but I am glad you were comforted by friends and family and by the love surrounding you both at the end.  I send you thoughts of peace and light.

                                                                                                                                        Lear

                                                                                                                                        vivian
                                                                                                                                        Participant

                                                                                                                                          Judy, I am so sorry to read this, but I am glad you were comforted by friends and family and by the love surrounding you both at the end.  I send you thoughts of peace and light.

                                                                                                                                          Lear

                                                                                                                                          casagrayson
                                                                                                                                          Participant

                                                                                                                                            Dear Judy,

                                                                                                                                            You are in my thoughts and prayers.

                                                                                                                                            Corinne
                                                                                                                                            Participant

                                                                                                                                              Judy,

                                                                                                                                              i am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my prayers.

                                                                                                                                              Corinne

                                                                                                                                              Corinne
                                                                                                                                              Participant

                                                                                                                                                Judy,

                                                                                                                                                i am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my prayers.

                                                                                                                                                Corinne

                                                                                                                                                Corinne
                                                                                                                                                Participant

                                                                                                                                                  Judy,

                                                                                                                                                  i am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my prayers.

                                                                                                                                                  Corinne

                                                                                                                                                  casagrayson
                                                                                                                                                  Participant

                                                                                                                                                    Dear Judy,

                                                                                                                                                    You are in my thoughts and prayers.

                                                                                                                                                    casagrayson
                                                                                                                                                    Participant

                                                                                                                                                      Dear Judy,

                                                                                                                                                      You are in my thoughts and prayers.

                                                                                                                                                      Mamapegela
                                                                                                                                                      Participant

                                                                                                                                                        I am so sorry.  Your husband surely felt your love and support- may you have peace that passeth understanding.

                                                                                                                                                        Peggy

                                                                                                                                                        Mamapegela
                                                                                                                                                        Participant

                                                                                                                                                          I am so sorry.  Your husband surely felt your love and support- may you have peace that passeth understanding.

                                                                                                                                                          Peggy

                                                                                                                                                          Mamapegela
                                                                                                                                                          Participant

                                                                                                                                                            I am so sorry.  Your husband surely felt your love and support- may you have peace that passeth understanding.

                                                                                                                                                            Peggy

                                                                                                                                                            Patrisa
                                                                                                                                                            Participant

                                                                                                                                                              Dear Judy,

                                                                                                                                                              I am so sorry for your loss… You and your family will be in my prayers…

                                                                                                                                                              Take care,

                                                                                                                                                              Patrisa

                                                                                                                                                              Patrisa
                                                                                                                                                              Participant

                                                                                                                                                                Dear Judy,

                                                                                                                                                                I am so sorry for your loss… You and your family will be in my prayers…

                                                                                                                                                                Take care,

                                                                                                                                                                Patrisa

                                                                                                                                                                Patrisa
                                                                                                                                                                Participant

                                                                                                                                                                  Dear Judy,

                                                                                                                                                                  I am so sorry for your loss… You and your family will be in my prayers…

                                                                                                                                                                  Take care,

                                                                                                                                                                  Patrisa

                                                                                                                                                                  debwray
                                                                                                                                                                  Participant

                                                                                                                                                                    Dear Judy,

                                                                                                                                                                    You are in my thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort with friends and loved ones in the dark and difficult days to come. You too are strong and will find a pathway through the grief as Vince would have wanted.Cherish the love laughter and memories they are food for our souls.

                                                                                                                                                                    Thank you for keeping us updated . 

                                                                                                                                                                    Wishing you all the best,

                                                                                                                                                                    Deb

                                                                                                                                                                     

                                                                                                                                                                    debwray
                                                                                                                                                                    Participant

                                                                                                                                                                      Dear Judy,

                                                                                                                                                                      You are in my thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort with friends and loved ones in the dark and difficult days to come. You too are strong and will find a pathway through the grief as Vince would have wanted.Cherish the love laughter and memories they are food for our souls.

                                                                                                                                                                      Thank you for keeping us updated . 

                                                                                                                                                                      Wishing you all the best,

                                                                                                                                                                      Deb

                                                                                                                                                                       

                                                                                                                                                                      debwray
                                                                                                                                                                      Participant

                                                                                                                                                                        Dear Judy,

                                                                                                                                                                        You are in my thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort with friends and loved ones in the dark and difficult days to come. You too are strong and will find a pathway through the grief as Vince would have wanted.Cherish the love laughter and memories they are food for our souls.

                                                                                                                                                                        Thank you for keeping us updated . 

                                                                                                                                                                        Wishing you all the best,

                                                                                                                                                                        Deb

                                                                                                                                                                         

                                                                                                                                                                        Shaneswife
                                                                                                                                                                        Participant
                                                                                                                                                                          Judy I’m so sorry for your loss.
                                                                                                                                                                          Shaneswife
                                                                                                                                                                          Participant
                                                                                                                                                                            Judy I’m so sorry for your loss.
                                                                                                                                                                            Shaneswife
                                                                                                                                                                            Participant
                                                                                                                                                                              Judy I’m so sorry for your loss.
                                                                                                                                                                              Patina
                                                                                                                                                                              Participant

                                                                                                                                                                                Judy,

                                                                                                                                                                                I'm so sorry to hear that you've lost your love. We all share your grief and ache for your loss. If we could we would each be there to give you a shoulder to cry on.

                                                                                                                                                                                 

                                                                                                                                                                                 

                                                                                                                                                                                Patina
                                                                                                                                                                                Participant

                                                                                                                                                                                  Judy,

                                                                                                                                                                                  I'm so sorry to hear that you've lost your love. We all share your grief and ache for your loss. If we could we would each be there to give you a shoulder to cry on.

                                                                                                                                                                                   

                                                                                                                                                                                   

                                                                                                                                                                                  Patina
                                                                                                                                                                                  Participant

                                                                                                                                                                                    Judy,

                                                                                                                                                                                    I'm so sorry to hear that you've lost your love. We all share your grief and ache for your loss. If we could we would each be there to give you a shoulder to cry on.

                                                                                                                                                                                     

                                                                                                                                                                                     

                                                                                                                                                                                  Terrified
                                                                                                                                                                                  Participant

                                                                                                                                                                                    At 2:25 pm, my love lost his fight with this beast and is now at peace. Surrounded by love, laughter and memories, I swear he waited until friends had arrive to surround me before he was willing to go. 

                                                                                                                                                                                    All of you are so strong, those with Mel and those who support. I will still check in on you from time to time. Thank you

                                                                                                                                                                                     

                                                                                                                                                                                    Judy

                                                                                                                                                                                    Terrified
                                                                                                                                                                                    Participant

                                                                                                                                                                                      At 2:25 pm, my love lost his fight with this beast and is now at peace. Surrounded by love, laughter and memories, I swear he waited until friends had arrive to surround me before he was willing to go. 

                                                                                                                                                                                      All of you are so strong, those with Mel and those who support. I will still check in on you from time to time. Thank you

                                                                                                                                                                                       

                                                                                                                                                                                      Judy

                                                                                                                                                                                      snow white
                                                                                                                                                                                      Participant

                                                                                                                                                                                        Oh Judy, I am so very sorry that you lost your precious Vince today.  You were such a great support and loving wife, I am sure when he passed he was filled with your love and you will be in his memory forever.

                                                                                                                                                                                        Please take care and check in from time to time.

                                                                                                                                                                                        Jen

                                                                                                                                                                                         

                                                                                                                                                                                          maperny
                                                                                                                                                                                          Participant

                                                                                                                                                                                            Very sad and sorry to read this.  Thoughts and prayers for you, Judy, and all your family. May God bless you all.

                                                                                                                                                                                            Maria

                                                                                                                                                                                            Mark_DC
                                                                                                                                                                                            Participant

                                                                                                                                                                                              Dear Judy am very sorry for your loss. Thank you for all your posts, must have been painful. Am praying for you and Vince. Take care, Mark

                                                                                                                                                                                              Mark_DC
                                                                                                                                                                                              Participant

                                                                                                                                                                                                Dear Judy am very sorry for your loss. Thank you for all your posts, must have been painful. Am praying for you and Vince. Take care, Mark

                                                                                                                                                                                                Mark_DC
                                                                                                                                                                                                Participant

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Dear Judy am very sorry for your loss. Thank you for all your posts, must have been painful. Am praying for you and Vince. Take care, Mark

                                                                                                                                                                                                  maperny
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Participant

                                                                                                                                                                                                    Very sad and sorry to read this.  Thoughts and prayers for you, Judy, and all your family. May God bless you all.

                                                                                                                                                                                                    Maria

                                                                                                                                                                                                    maperny
                                                                                                                                                                                                    Participant

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Very sad and sorry to read this.  Thoughts and prayers for you, Judy, and all your family. May God bless you all.

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Maria

                                                                                                                                                                                                    snow white
                                                                                                                                                                                                    Participant

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Oh Judy, I am so very sorry that you lost your precious Vince today.  You were such a great support and loving wife, I am sure when he passed he was filled with your love and you will be in his memory forever.

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Please take care and check in from time to time.

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Jen

                                                                                                                                                                                                       

                                                                                                                                                                                                      snow white
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Participant

                                                                                                                                                                                                        Oh Judy, I am so very sorry that you lost your precious Vince today.  You were such a great support and loving wife, I am sure when he passed he was filled with your love and you will be in his memory forever.

                                                                                                                                                                                                        Please take care and check in from time to time.

                                                                                                                                                                                                        Jen

                                                                                                                                                                                                         

                                                                                                                                                                                                        Cathy M
                                                                                                                                                                                                        Participant
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Judy I am so sorry for the loss of your brave Vince. Sending comforting thoughts your way.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cathy M
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Participant
                                                                                                                                                                                                            Judy I am so sorry for the loss of your brave Vince. Sending comforting thoughts your way.
                                                                                                                                                                                                            Cathy M
                                                                                                                                                                                                            Participant
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Judy I am so sorry for the loss of your brave Vince. Sending comforting thoughts your way.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              marta010
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Participant

                                                                                                                                                                                                                Judy- I am so sorry to hear of your loss.  Sending prayers for you and your family.  

                                                                                                                                                                                                                Ann

                                                                                                                                                                                                                marta010
                                                                                                                                                                                                                Participant

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Judy- I am so sorry to hear of your loss.  Sending prayers for you and your family.  

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ann

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  marta010
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Participant

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Judy- I am so sorry to hear of your loss.  Sending prayers for you and your family.  

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Ann

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    tschmith
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Participant

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Judy,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      I'm sorry to hear of your loss.  My sympathy to you and your family as you deal with this sadness.  

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Terrie

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      tschmith
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Participant

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Judy,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        I'm sorry to hear of your loss.  My sympathy to you and your family as you deal with this sadness.  

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Terrie

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        tschmith
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Participant

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Judy,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          I'm sorry to hear of your loss.  My sympathy to you and your family as you deal with this sadness.  

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Terrie

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