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- May 31, 2016 at 9:36 pm
Surgery on Friday went good. Got home yesterday and now healing. Apparently there were 2 tumors that were roughly orange size. A couple of satellite lesions on colon and removed my appendix because apparently a tumor started growing there. Also 3 very suspicious spots on/in liver. Those were not removed. Too close to vein and at this point not worth the risk. Surgeon felt it better to heal up and get on treatment quicker. All that growth in the matter of 6 months. Unreal. They're sure it was there prior just not detected. So now I'm healing, waiting for path results and have decision to make.
I am going to MD Anderson on the 10th. I need best option possibly. How my life changed in matter of weeks. Just very depressing. Long road ahead…scared of where that may lead but will trudge on. Just wanted to give an update. Appreciate all the support I've received over past couple weeks. Praying everyone is well!!
Josh
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- May 31, 2016 at 11:00 pm
Josh,
It's wonderful to hear that your surgery went well. I think you're making the best decision to go to MD Anderson. I hope they find a systematic treatment that is very effective !! Wishing you and your family the best!!!
Maureen
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- May 31, 2016 at 11:00 pm
Josh,
It's wonderful to hear that your surgery went well. I think you're making the best decision to go to MD Anderson. I hope they find a systematic treatment that is very effective !! Wishing you and your family the best!!!
Maureen
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- May 31, 2016 at 11:00 pm
Josh,
It's wonderful to hear that your surgery went well. I think you're making the best decision to go to MD Anderson. I hope they find a systematic treatment that is very effective !! Wishing you and your family the best!!!
Maureen
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- May 31, 2016 at 11:49 pm
Praying for you on the 10th that the surgery was a success and a treatment option is perfect for you. Having faith you will be around many years to come for your family. Ijnip
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- May 31, 2016 at 11:49 pm
Praying for you on the 10th that the surgery was a success and a treatment option is perfect for you. Having faith you will be around many years to come for your family. Ijnip
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- May 31, 2016 at 11:49 pm
Praying for you on the 10th that the surgery was a success and a treatment option is perfect for you. Having faith you will be around many years to come for your family. Ijnip
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- June 1, 2016 at 12:59 am
Hey Joshie!!!!
Been thinking of you EVERY day!!!! So glad that surg is over and done. Sorry for the extensive report of lesions…some gone…some not…but…YOU GOT THIS!!! Been blogging ASCO daily…come hell or high water for you and yours…we'll find what you need!! May take a minute…but still!!! Good luck at MDA! Heal up. Hang loose. Not easy I know. Love, c
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- June 1, 2016 at 12:59 am
Hey Joshie!!!!
Been thinking of you EVERY day!!!! So glad that surg is over and done. Sorry for the extensive report of lesions…some gone…some not…but…YOU GOT THIS!!! Been blogging ASCO daily…come hell or high water for you and yours…we'll find what you need!! May take a minute…but still!!! Good luck at MDA! Heal up. Hang loose. Not easy I know. Love, c
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- June 1, 2016 at 12:59 am
Hey Joshie!!!!
Been thinking of you EVERY day!!!! So glad that surg is over and done. Sorry for the extensive report of lesions…some gone…some not…but…YOU GOT THIS!!! Been blogging ASCO daily…come hell or high water for you and yours…we'll find what you need!! May take a minute…but still!!! Good luck at MDA! Heal up. Hang loose. Not easy I know. Love, c
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- June 1, 2016 at 6:32 pm
Dear Josh,
I too have been thinking of you and hoping for good news…
I am happy that the surgery went well and the biggest tumors are out of your system… Believe that proper treatment will take care of the rest ( i am such a believer in treatments available now), one will work for you…
i once read that mel is no longer a death sentence and found great comfort in that… Just stay positive and keep fighting… I can imagine how lonely sometimes a person can feel dealing with this disease (even if everyone is super supportive), but know that many of us round the world are in the same boat as you and are not giving up!!
You have so much to look forward in life so find that inner warrior and kick that mels ass!!!
love,
Patrisa
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- June 1, 2016 at 6:32 pm
Dear Josh,
I too have been thinking of you and hoping for good news…
I am happy that the surgery went well and the biggest tumors are out of your system… Believe that proper treatment will take care of the rest ( i am such a believer in treatments available now), one will work for you…
i once read that mel is no longer a death sentence and found great comfort in that… Just stay positive and keep fighting… I can imagine how lonely sometimes a person can feel dealing with this disease (even if everyone is super supportive), but know that many of us round the world are in the same boat as you and are not giving up!!
You have so much to look forward in life so find that inner warrior and kick that mels ass!!!
love,
Patrisa
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- June 1, 2016 at 6:32 pm
Dear Josh,
I too have been thinking of you and hoping for good news…
I am happy that the surgery went well and the biggest tumors are out of your system… Believe that proper treatment will take care of the rest ( i am such a believer in treatments available now), one will work for you…
i once read that mel is no longer a death sentence and found great comfort in that… Just stay positive and keep fighting… I can imagine how lonely sometimes a person can feel dealing with this disease (even if everyone is super supportive), but know that many of us round the world are in the same boat as you and are not giving up!!
You have so much to look forward in life so find that inner warrior and kick that mels ass!!!
love,
Patrisa
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- June 1, 2016 at 7:29 pm
Glad to hear the surgery went well. Orange sized tumors are pretty large – great to get those out of there. Sounds like they took care of some other smaller issues while they were in there so that is good too. Try not to get too depressed… melanoma seems like a twisted game of whack-a-mole sometimes. I know my mood shifts from good to bad and back again on occasion. I tore my Achilles about a month ago and had to delay a follow-up melanoma scan visit due to surgery – I was not too confident going into that appointment and I have to remind myself that worrying about it will not help. Hope the visit to MD Anderson goes well – will be curious to see what they recommend. Hang in there!
Kevin
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- June 1, 2016 at 7:29 pm
Glad to hear the surgery went well. Orange sized tumors are pretty large – great to get those out of there. Sounds like they took care of some other smaller issues while they were in there so that is good too. Try not to get too depressed… melanoma seems like a twisted game of whack-a-mole sometimes. I know my mood shifts from good to bad and back again on occasion. I tore my Achilles about a month ago and had to delay a follow-up melanoma scan visit due to surgery – I was not too confident going into that appointment and I have to remind myself that worrying about it will not help. Hope the visit to MD Anderson goes well – will be curious to see what they recommend. Hang in there!
Kevin
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- June 1, 2016 at 7:29 pm
Glad to hear the surgery went well. Orange sized tumors are pretty large – great to get those out of there. Sounds like they took care of some other smaller issues while they were in there so that is good too. Try not to get too depressed… melanoma seems like a twisted game of whack-a-mole sometimes. I know my mood shifts from good to bad and back again on occasion. I tore my Achilles about a month ago and had to delay a follow-up melanoma scan visit due to surgery – I was not too confident going into that appointment and I have to remind myself that worrying about it will not help. Hope the visit to MD Anderson goes well – will be curious to see what they recommend. Hang in there!
Kevin
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- June 2, 2016 at 12:38 pm
Hey Josh,
Thanks for the update and glad all went well! I think MD Anderson is a good move too!
Having those large growths removed would in any case lower the tumor burden on whatever therapy you decide to pursue.
one big step out of,the way! Best wishes and prayers for you on your journey !
stan
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- June 2, 2016 at 12:38 pm
Hey Josh,
Thanks for the update and glad all went well! I think MD Anderson is a good move too!
Having those large growths removed would in any case lower the tumor burden on whatever therapy you decide to pursue.
one big step out of,the way! Best wishes and prayers for you on your journey !
stan
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- June 2, 2016 at 12:38 pm
Hey Josh,
Thanks for the update and glad all went well! I think MD Anderson is a good move too!
Having those large growths removed would in any case lower the tumor burden on whatever therapy you decide to pursue.
one big step out of,the way! Best wishes and prayers for you on your journey !
stan
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- June 3, 2016 at 4:39 pm
Hi Josh,
Excellent news. The really large tumors appear to be very difficult to defeat via immunotherapy (my case anyway) so knocking them out of the way should help create a path for a more systemic fix. Rest and get better, so you are ready for the next phase of treatment. It sounds as though you remain in good hands, and have lots of good vibes heading your way.
Aloha, Gary
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- June 3, 2016 at 4:39 pm
Hi Josh,
Excellent news. The really large tumors appear to be very difficult to defeat via immunotherapy (my case anyway) so knocking them out of the way should help create a path for a more systemic fix. Rest and get better, so you are ready for the next phase of treatment. It sounds as though you remain in good hands, and have lots of good vibes heading your way.
Aloha, Gary
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- June 3, 2016 at 4:39 pm
Hi Josh,
Excellent news. The really large tumors appear to be very difficult to defeat via immunotherapy (my case anyway) so knocking them out of the way should help create a path for a more systemic fix. Rest and get better, so you are ready for the next phase of treatment. It sounds as though you remain in good hands, and have lots of good vibes heading your way.
Aloha, Gary
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- June 8, 2016 at 9:18 pm
HI Josh- Was just thinking about you and realized the 10th is Friday….wanted to wish you good luck for your visit to MDA.
Will be interested to hear what they suggest. Glad to hear the surgery went well…but sorry there are new things to be concered about.
Thinking about you and wishing you good luck!!!
all the best,
jenny
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- June 8, 2016 at 9:18 pm
HI Josh- Was just thinking about you and realized the 10th is Friday….wanted to wish you good luck for your visit to MDA.
Will be interested to hear what they suggest. Glad to hear the surgery went well…but sorry there are new things to be concered about.
Thinking about you and wishing you good luck!!!
all the best,
jenny
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- June 8, 2016 at 9:18 pm
HI Josh- Was just thinking about you and realized the 10th is Friday….wanted to wish you good luck for your visit to MDA.
Will be interested to hear what they suggest. Glad to hear the surgery went well…but sorry there are new things to be concered about.
Thinking about you and wishing you good luck!!!
all the best,
jenny
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