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    • April 4, 2017 at 2:53 am
    TexMelanomex
    Participant

      I just got to view my path results on my MD Anderson account…not sure why they do this without calling first BUT not to detract from the results…

      Finally some good news! All 4 lymph nodes were clear and all surgical margins clear! Its weird I should be celebrating right now but not quite ready to let me guard down too much. I was prepared for battle and Im not sure if the battle is coming any time soon…does that sound crazy?

      In any event, I'm glad I can share some good news on here tonight. I will post more after talking with Dr. Ross tomorrow. For tonight, Stage II is as far as it goes!

       

      Tex

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        • April 4, 2017 at 3:12 am
        jennunicorn
        Participant

          Great news Tex, congrats! After a diagnosis like this, you'll always have your guard up a little bit, but I hope you never encounter melanoma again!

          • April 4, 2017 at 10:21 am
          Nick C
          Participant

            That's what you wanted to hear. Continue to follow the check-up schedule…its important.

            Best to you.

            NIck

            • April 4, 2017 at 12:28 pm
            J.bun
            Participant

              congrats and stay vigilant!  You should definitely celebrate the good news.

              • April 4, 2017 at 1:46 pm
              iskitwo
              Participant

                Congrats!! Great news. Keep up with the follow ups and enjoy life!!

                • April 4, 2017 at 1:55 pm
                casagrayson
                Participant

                  That's great news, Tex!

                  • April 4, 2017 at 3:15 pm
                  KimW
                  Participant

                    Oh that is fantastic news! I could not be happier for you! Get out there and celebrate!  Yay! Always love seeing great news! 

                    • April 4, 2017 at 3:20 pm
                    AliCat61
                    Participant

                      That's wonderful news for youTex, and it gives the rest of us hope! You NEED to celebrate this victory and every other victory, even the small ones. You can do that, yet still remain vigilant. You SHOULD remain vigilant. It's the smart thing to do, 

                        • April 5, 2017 at 12:28 am
                        TexMelanomex
                        Participant

                          Thank you all for the kind words. Today, finally the excitement hit me. After talking with the treatment team at MDA they have recommended surveillance. So nothing for 3 months, then return for a CT/Ultrasound to make sure everything is on track (which apparently will be part of my life for the next few years at least, no problem I'll take it). Appointment with Derm later this month just for my peace of mind. I fully plan to hang around this forum and continue to check in, offer support, and just be here. This was probably one of the most helpful things in this short journey and you are all amazing people. Unimaginable strength is found here, you folks are warriors and I have the most special of places in my heart for warriors. Its nice to know you are here if this returns, vigiliance and lifestyle changes are on the agenda. This has taught me such an important lesson in priortizing (re-priortizing) my life! God bless all of you and you remain in my prayers because even if my journey is over or has paused,  many of you are still on the journey. Fight!

                        • April 5, 2017 at 5:15 pm
                        Jahendry12
                        Participant

                          Awesome news!!!  Very happy for you. 

                          • April 6, 2017 at 12:05 am
                          Julie in SoCal
                          Participant

                            Saweeeeeeeeeet!  thanks for sharing the good news!

                            Julie

                            • April 6, 2017 at 10:01 am
                            raun cesar
                            Participant

                              Conratz!! The worse is over for now so enjoy and keep checks

                              • April 6, 2017 at 8:35 pm
                              jbronicki
                              Participant

                                Great news Tex!  So happy for you, that's a big relief, your story is very similar to my husbands so if you need any support during the wait and watch, please feel free to reach out!  We will be over at MD anderson in June for scans.

                                  • April 11, 2017 at 4:21 am
                                  TexMelanomex
                                  Participant

                                    Thank you Jackie! I will be at MDA in June also (not sure of dates yet).

                                  • April 7, 2017 at 11:30 am
                                  maperny
                                  Participant

                                    Great news, Mr Tex!  You are in great hands at MDA for your surveillance so now off you go to live, love and dance in the big, wild world.

                                    Maria

                                      • April 11, 2017 at 4:23 am
                                      TexMelanomex
                                      Participant

                                        Thank you! Yes, dancing (even singing – not well)!

                                      • April 7, 2017 at 6:39 pm
                                      snow white
                                      Participant

                                        Great News!  Celebrate the Good News, it doesn't always go that way.

                                        Enjoy- Jen

                                        • April 9, 2017 at 12:36 am
                                        tschmith
                                        Participant

                                          Love to hear great news like your's!!!!  Hope you touch base every now and then!  

                                          Happy Times!!!!!!!

                                          Terrie

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