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One year…all clear!

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    • April 3, 2019 at 12:53 pm
    TexMelanomex
    Participant

      Hey Warriors,

      Just a quick update. All scans were clear on Monday and this marks one year NED!! I dutifully completed my 25th…or maybe 26th… round of Pembro and look forward to completing the trreatment regimen later this year.

      What a wild ride that past two+ years have been..Stage II, surgery, Stage 4, clinical trials with PV-10 + Pembro, more surgery, more Pembro…I know many of you can relate and continue to relate as you wage war.

      I wish this relief for each and every one of you. Although I will never turn my back on the possiblity of the enemy returning, it doesnt consume my thought process like it did in the beginning…life is becoming, dare I say, "normal" as it relates to medical concerns. However, my life is definitely not "normal" as it was before Melanoma. I take some time every day to appreciate the fact that I am still here. I plan things that I put off in the past. I still subscribe to the idea that living life is some of the best medicine against this bastard of a disease. I continue to pray for all of you, that in your battles you grow stronger, live better, and are happier.

      Warrior On!!

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        • April 3, 2019 at 1:05 pm
        marta010
        Participant

          Wonderful news – love your attitude!  In two weeks, myhusband has his first quarterly scans since he was NED in January.  I'm more nervous about these than I was in the past.  Maybe will feel more comfortable in a year!  Keep on keepin' on!

          Ann

            • April 3, 2019 at 2:53 pm
            Newmanbell
            Participant

              I logged in today just to see how you made out.  So great to hear….

              Donna – husband who is Stage 3b

               

              • April 3, 2019 at 3:11 pm
              TexMelanomex
              Participant

                Thanks Donna, I wish the same for your husband!!

                • April 3, 2019 at 3:11 pm
                TexMelanomex
                Participant

                  I can relate Ann! Until you get the "NED news" each scan brings the hope that nothing has worsened..once you get the NED news each scan brings the anxiety of "what if it came back". I wondered if that would ever get much easier, maybe once you get several years behind you…but I can say that this round seemed easier, perhaps a little more confidence that its not a fluke and this bastard has been whipped! I'll keep your husband in my thoughts and prayers that his scans are all clear and more good news just keeps coming your way!

                  Warrior On!

                • April 3, 2019 at 3:07 pm
                Casitas1
                Participant

                  Well done!

                  • April 3, 2019 at 3:08 pm
                  sister of patient
                  Participant

                    Hats off to you Tex!!! Way to go!! May NED be your forever state!!!!!!! Best wishes.

                    Barb

                    • April 3, 2019 at 3:08 pm
                    sister of patient
                    Participant

                      Hats off to you Tex!!! Way to go!! May NED be your forever state!!!!!!! Best wishes.

                      Barb

                      • April 3, 2019 at 3:48 pm
                      guynamedbilly
                      Participant

                        That's fantastic. Congrats!  Time to celebrate

                        • April 3, 2019 at 4:25 pm
                        cjm22
                        Participant

                          YAY!!!

                          • April 3, 2019 at 4:35 pm
                          BillB
                          Participant

                            Congrats Tex and may all future scans be NED!!!!!

                            Bill

                            • April 3, 2019 at 5:01 pm
                            Bubbles
                            Participant

                              How wonderful, Tex!!!  I am so happy for you!!  Live LARGE!!!!!!!!!!!!  love, les

                              • April 3, 2019 at 5:33 pm
                              Coragirl
                              Participant

                                Great news! Very happy for you and your family.

                                • April 3, 2019 at 6:54 pm
                                GeoTony
                                Participant

                                  Superb news, an insperation to us all

                                   

                                  Tony

                                    • April 3, 2019 at 6:55 pm
                                    GeoTony
                                    Participant

                                      even if I can't spell  smiley

                                      • April 4, 2019 at 2:10 pm
                                      TexMelanomex
                                      Participant

                                        Thanks Tony! No matter how you spell it, I appreciate it!

                                      • April 3, 2019 at 8:14 pm
                                      Johnjk04
                                      Participant

                                        Simply marvelous TM, may your blessings continue.

                                        • April 3, 2019 at 8:47 pm
                                        DZnDef
                                        Participant

                                          Congratulations, Tex!  What wonderful words to write:  Onr year all clear.  I look forward to your annual “all clear” update.

                                          Cheers!

                                          Maggie

                                            • April 4, 2019 at 2:13 pm
                                            TexMelanomex
                                            Participant

                                              Thanks Maggie! I look forward to hearing about lots of NED results this year from all of the Warriors!

                                            • April 3, 2019 at 9:08 pm
                                            Scooby123
                                            Participant
                                              Thanks for posting great news and encouraging for all fighting the war.
                                              Hope NED for ever x
                                              Scooby
                                                • April 4, 2019 at 2:15 pm
                                                TexMelanomex
                                                Participant

                                                  Thank you Scooby! I hope you are well!

                                                • April 3, 2019 at 9:28 pm
                                                sing123
                                                Participant

                                                  So wonderful. Much congrats!!!

                                                  • April 4, 2019 at 3:42 am
                                                  lkb
                                                  Participant

                                                    Cowabunga!!! And thanks for the encouragement–always helps.

                                                    Lisa

                                                      • April 4, 2019 at 4:21 pm
                                                      TexMelanomex
                                                      Participant

                                                        Thanks Lisa, you are a Warrior!

                                                      • April 4, 2019 at 12:30 pm
                                                      jbronicki
                                                      Participant

                                                        Woo hoo Tex!  That is the best news to wake up to today.  So happy for you and you deserve so much credit for facing this disease head on and advocating for yourself and all of melanoma peeps.  You are a true warrior on every level. Thank you!  Texas is lucky to have you!

                                                          • April 4, 2019 at 4:22 pm
                                                          TexMelanomex
                                                          Participant

                                                            Thanks Jackie, I should be back down at MDA on the 22nd and 23rd for another round. Maybe we can all link up on the next trip?

                                                          • April 4, 2019 at 1:00 pm
                                                          AMcReader
                                                          Participant

                                                            Wahooo!!! A whole year of NED what a relief! Wishing you forever NED-ness! Thanks for always checking in to share your progress, these stories give us all hope!

                                                              • April 4, 2019 at 4:23 pm
                                                              TexMelanomex
                                                              Participant

                                                                Thanks Amanda, I hope you are taking the fight to the enemy and kicking some Melanoma A$$!

                                                              • April 6, 2019 at 3:17 pm
                                                              WithinMySkin
                                                              Participant

                                                                Amazing news!!! You're such a fighter and such an inspiration, Tex! Warrior On!!!!

                                                                Lauren

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