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- March 30, 2013 at 10:04 am
So, I just realized that today is my 7th year anniversary of being NED!! I lurk on this site a bit now….but it was a huge part of helping me through the surgeries and Bio-chemo in the summer of 06.
So, I just realized that today is my 7th year anniversary of being NED!! I lurk on this site a bit now….but it was a huge part of helping me through the surgeries and Bio-chemo in the summer of 06.
I was first diagnosed after finding a lump under my arm. I have an unknown primary. Like most I was pretty scareed when first diagnosed and couldn't think about anything else but melanoma. My youngest son was in high school and oldest a freshman in college. I remember my wife crying one night saying "I only want 5 more years with you". I looked at her and told her to expect to get old with me….she wasn't going to get rid of me that easily!
Since then, I've watched 2 amazing young men grow up, graduate college, get great jobs and find amazing young women. Run 9 marathons, got my motorcycle license and bought the Harley of my dreams. Volunteer with the Melanoma Foundation of New England as often as I can. Looking forward to celebrating my 32nd anniversary later this spring! She wanted just 5 more years???? Haha….not gonna get rid of me any time soon!!
To all engaged in the fight right now…….keep fighting and live life to the fullest everyday!!!
Peace and love to you all!!
Kevin
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- March 30, 2013 at 1:21 pm
Thank you for this post! I really needed to hear something like that. I'd been feeling too sorry for myself recently.
Like you, my primary is unkown and the melanoma was found in a swollen lymph node under my arm. I have some catching up to do with you, however, because I'm a little over 2 years out from my diagnosis.
Have a Happy Easter!! And congrats on your 7 year NEDversary!!
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- March 30, 2013 at 1:21 pm
Thank you for this post! I really needed to hear something like that. I'd been feeling too sorry for myself recently.
Like you, my primary is unkown and the melanoma was found in a swollen lymph node under my arm. I have some catching up to do with you, however, because I'm a little over 2 years out from my diagnosis.
Have a Happy Easter!! And congrats on your 7 year NEDversary!!
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- March 30, 2013 at 1:21 pm
Thank you for this post! I really needed to hear something like that. I'd been feeling too sorry for myself recently.
Like you, my primary is unkown and the melanoma was found in a swollen lymph node under my arm. I have some catching up to do with you, however, because I'm a little over 2 years out from my diagnosis.
Have a Happy Easter!! And congrats on your 7 year NEDversary!!
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- March 30, 2013 at 2:13 pm
Hi Kevin,
Congrats on the 7 year NEDiversay – way to go! Thanks also for your encouraging posts and support way back when I was going to BIDMC for IL-2 (circa 2007). Much appreciated.
Glad to hear that you continue to enjoy and thrive in life. My husband and I are going on a dream vacation to Ireland and England for 3 weeks in July. Live is great!
Happy Spring!
-Rocco, Stage IV in 2005, Ipi responder since 2009
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- March 30, 2013 at 2:13 pm
Hi Kevin,
Congrats on the 7 year NEDiversay – way to go! Thanks also for your encouraging posts and support way back when I was going to BIDMC for IL-2 (circa 2007). Much appreciated.
Glad to hear that you continue to enjoy and thrive in life. My husband and I are going on a dream vacation to Ireland and England for 3 weeks in July. Live is great!
Happy Spring!
-Rocco, Stage IV in 2005, Ipi responder since 2009
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- March 30, 2013 at 2:13 pm
Hi Kevin,
Congrats on the 7 year NEDiversay – way to go! Thanks also for your encouraging posts and support way back when I was going to BIDMC for IL-2 (circa 2007). Much appreciated.
Glad to hear that you continue to enjoy and thrive in life. My husband and I are going on a dream vacation to Ireland and England for 3 weeks in July. Live is great!
Happy Spring!
-Rocco, Stage IV in 2005, Ipi responder since 2009
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- March 30, 2013 at 9:20 pm
It is a blessing to read these posts,thanks so much for taking the time to do it. I hear
your appreciation for life in every word and It brought tears to my eyes. Here's hoping
you celebrate many more and more people on this board can join you!! All the best, Vicki
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- March 30, 2013 at 9:20 pm
It is a blessing to read these posts,thanks so much for taking the time to do it. I hear
your appreciation for life in every word and It brought tears to my eyes. Here's hoping
you celebrate many more and more people on this board can join you!! All the best, Vicki
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- March 30, 2013 at 9:20 pm
It is a blessing to read these posts,thanks so much for taking the time to do it. I hear
your appreciation for life in every word and It brought tears to my eyes. Here's hoping
you celebrate many more and more people on this board can join you!! All the best, Vicki
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- March 31, 2013 at 2:28 am
Happy NEDiversary, Kevin!
You fought hard and so far you have won. Recently, two longtime stable warriors have advanced and are battling for their lives. You know never to let your guard down. Melanoma is so sneaky.
You are an amazing guy. I still hope to meet you in person some day when I'm in MA.
Be careful on that Harley. ๐ Keep living your dream.
Congratulations!
Stay in touch.
Stay Strong
King
Stage IV 7/05 Liver mets
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- March 31, 2013 at 2:28 am
Happy NEDiversary, Kevin!
You fought hard and so far you have won. Recently, two longtime stable warriors have advanced and are battling for their lives. You know never to let your guard down. Melanoma is so sneaky.
You are an amazing guy. I still hope to meet you in person some day when I'm in MA.
Be careful on that Harley. ๐ Keep living your dream.
Congratulations!
Stay in touch.
Stay Strong
King
Stage IV 7/05 Liver mets
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- March 31, 2013 at 2:28 am
Happy NEDiversary, Kevin!
You fought hard and so far you have won. Recently, two longtime stable warriors have advanced and are battling for their lives. You know never to let your guard down. Melanoma is so sneaky.
You are an amazing guy. I still hope to meet you in person some day when I'm in MA.
Be careful on that Harley. ๐ Keep living your dream.
Congratulations!
Stay in touch.
Stay Strong
King
Stage IV 7/05 Liver mets
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