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Posting some Good, Too Much Sadness lately

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    • May 27, 2011 at 3:30 pm
    kbc123
    Participant

      There has been so much negative, not so great news on here lately that I am finding myself getting depressed reading.  I read about this stuff and I pray for them.  I look into their files and see where they started, where they are now, what they treated with, hospice or no hospice.  And then I pray for them again.  A total depressed stage I have been living in…

      There has been so much negative, not so great news on here lately that I am finding myself getting depressed reading.  I read about this stuff and I pray for them.  I look into their files and see where they started, where they are now, what they treated with, hospice or no hospice.  And then I pray for them again.  A total depressed stage I have been living in…

      Then I thought to myself, I AM doing well.  I HAVE no distant disease (God willing that will stay that way ).  Being Stage   3-A ( wishing I was 2 or 1)  is not so bad! 

      My baseline scans are clean.  My three month check up with my surgeon was Monday and I am doing fine.  No lumps, no symptoms, no nothing.  Just the same ole me, with a diagnosis of MELANOMA… A melanoma survivor!

      So that being said, I am going to finish my work today, I am going to get out in that humid air, sunny day (of course with loads of sunblock and a hat!) and I am going to have a fabulous Memorial Day Weekend.  I pray for the same for all of you  !

      Peace and Love to all –

      Kathy

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        • May 27, 2011 at 4:02 pm
        Carol Taylor
        Participant

          Amen to that Kathy! Same here, 3b and lymphedema under control since late 2008 and doing great.

          Happy EVERY Day!

          Grace and peace,

          Carol

            • May 27, 2011 at 6:27 pm
            kbc123
            Participant

              Thank you Carol for all your kind words… Positive thoughts!

              • May 27, 2011 at 6:27 pm
              kbc123
              Participant

                Thank you Carol for all your kind words… Positive thoughts!

              • May 27, 2011 at 4:02 pm
              Carol Taylor
              Participant

                Amen to that Kathy! Same here, 3b and lymphedema under control since late 2008 and doing great.

                Happy EVERY Day!

                Grace and peace,

                Carol

                • May 27, 2011 at 4:57 pm
                lhaley
                Participant

                  Kathy,

                  To often members of the board are afraid to post good news because others are having so many issues. That isn't right!  We love to hear the good news, that's what keeps us going and gives us hope.

                  I'm so glad that you posted and that your doing well. Your right, it's been a sad week and we need some good news from anyone that has any to share!

                  For myself I'm having surgery next week and then I plan on posting that I am again NED!

                  Thanks for sharing good news,

                  Linda

                    • May 27, 2011 at 6:11 pm
                    Carol Taylor
                    Participant

                      Linda,

                      Will be praying for you. Hope your surgery goes better than smoothly, recuperation is quick and spectacular, and that you give ned a big hug.

                      Lord, in Your mercy. Amen.

                      Grace and peace,

                      Carol

                      • May 27, 2011 at 6:11 pm
                      Carol Taylor
                      Participant

                        Linda,

                        Will be praying for you. Hope your surgery goes better than smoothly, recuperation is quick and spectacular, and that you give ned a big hug.

                        Lord, in Your mercy. Amen.

                        Grace and peace,

                        Carol

                        • May 27, 2011 at 6:29 pm
                        kbc123
                        Participant

                          I was afriad to post to be honest…But other people need to hear good stuff too, especially us Newbies to this.

                          Praying for your surgery to go fabulous and NED for you again !  We will be waiting for the Good News !!

                           

                          Kathy

                          • May 27, 2011 at 6:58 pm
                          TracyLee
                          Participant

                            Never be afraid to post good news, it's what gives us all hope!

                            First Ipi treatment today, feeling fine and trusting in God that I will continue to feel fine as I respond and kick melanoma to the curb. I'm at work as I type.

                            • May 27, 2011 at 7:08 pm
                            Carol Taylor
                            Participant

                              Your possse expects nothing less than this from our fearless leader!

                              Glad your "episode" last night is over and you're on the go!

                              Grace and peace,

                              Carol

                              • May 27, 2011 at 7:08 pm
                              Carol Taylor
                              Participant

                                Your possse expects nothing less than this from our fearless leader!

                                Glad your "episode" last night is over and you're on the go!

                                Grace and peace,

                                Carol

                                • May 27, 2011 at 6:58 pm
                                TracyLee
                                Participant

                                  Never be afraid to post good news, it's what gives us all hope!

                                  First Ipi treatment today, feeling fine and trusting in God that I will continue to feel fine as I respond and kick melanoma to the curb. I'm at work as I type.

                                  • May 27, 2011 at 6:29 pm
                                  kbc123
                                  Participant

                                    I was afriad to post to be honest…But other people need to hear good stuff too, especially us Newbies to this.

                                    Praying for your surgery to go fabulous and NED for you again !  We will be waiting for the Good News !!

                                     

                                    Kathy

                                  • May 27, 2011 at 4:57 pm
                                  lhaley
                                  Participant

                                    Kathy,

                                    To often members of the board are afraid to post good news because others are having so many issues. That isn't right!  We love to hear the good news, that's what keeps us going and gives us hope.

                                    I'm so glad that you posted and that your doing well. Your right, it's been a sad week and we need some good news from anyone that has any to share!

                                    For myself I'm having surgery next week and then I plan on posting that I am again NED!

                                    Thanks for sharing good news,

                                    Linda

                                    • May 27, 2011 at 7:09 pm
                                    RMcLegal
                                    Participant

                                      Kathy, always nice to hear good news here so don't ever hesitate to post it!  Best wishes.  I'm a Stage IIIc survivor (nearly 8 years) and NED.  Have a great weekend.

                                      Rich

                                      http://www.hotelmelanoma.blogspot.com

                                      • May 27, 2011 at 7:09 pm
                                      RMcLegal
                                      Participant

                                        Kathy, always nice to hear good news here so don't ever hesitate to post it!  Best wishes.  I'm a Stage IIIc survivor (nearly 8 years) and NED.  Have a great weekend.

                                        Rich

                                        http://www.hotelmelanoma.blogspot.com

                                        • May 27, 2011 at 9:03 pm
                                        jimjoeb
                                        Participant

                                          Thanks for the positive news. It gives people like me who are new and still facing final staging the hope and the courage to move forward and fight.

                                          I have an inguinal node dissection on June 10th that will be the confirmation of my stage.

                                           

                                          Thanks!

                                            • May 27, 2011 at 9:33 pm
                                            kbc123
                                            Participant

                                              I too am new (January this all started – found a mole and the story now continues).  It is such a scary time, not knowing, but once you know – then you are clear on what will happen next.  (If that makes any sense) 

                                              Happy thoughts and wishes for you on June 10th … You will then be 'confirmed' and moving on from there !

                                              Have a blessed day !

                                              Kathy

                                              • May 27, 2011 at 9:33 pm
                                              kbc123
                                              Participant

                                                I too am new (January this all started – found a mole and the story now continues).  It is such a scary time, not knowing, but once you know – then you are clear on what will happen next.  (If that makes any sense) 

                                                Happy thoughts and wishes for you on June 10th … You will then be 'confirmed' and moving on from there !

                                                Have a blessed day !

                                                Kathy

                                              • May 27, 2011 at 9:03 pm
                                              jimjoeb
                                              Participant

                                                Thanks for the positive news. It gives people like me who are new and still facing final staging the hope and the courage to move forward and fight.

                                                I have an inguinal node dissection on June 10th that will be the confirmation of my stage.

                                                 

                                                Thanks!

                                                • May 27, 2011 at 9:35 pm
                                                kbc123
                                                Participant

                                                  And PS…. Thank you all for posting your GOOD NEWS ! Keep it coming ! It puts a smile on my face! 

                                                  🙂

                                                    • May 28, 2011 at 1:00 pm
                                                    FormerCaregiver
                                                    Participant

                                                      While there are a lot of people who are have been struggling lately, there are some people
                                                      who continue to beat the odds. These melanoma warriors give us hope that things might not
                                                      be as bad as they seem.

                                                      Like you, I read the profiles of the people who post here. The 2 important things that I
                                                      look at are the depth of primary, and what treatment they have had. From this, I can
                                                      roughly estimate how serious their condition is and their likely prognosis. I also think
                                                      that it is important to pray for anyone who asks for prayers.

                                                      Please don't be afraid to post, because as you say other people really do need to hear
                                                      good stuff as well.

                                                      I feel that you are going really well. The depth of your primary was not too deep, and as
                                                      expected your scans are clear.

                                                      You are in my prayers.

                                                      Take care

                                                      Frank from Australia

                                                      • May 30, 2011 at 7:20 pm
                                                      kbc123
                                                      Participant

                                                        Hello Frank in Australia!  ( I always wanted friends overseas, just in case i get the urge to take a trip out of the USA!!)

                                                        I agree, prayers are important.  I am going to post much more now.  I appreciate your input on my mel and depth and what you think.   I think that is what I need to hear, more than occassionally that I am "doing well"  because I am.  Its the thoughts in your mind that get the better of you.

                                                        I hope you are having a great day!  Thanks for the prayers…!

                                                        Kathy

                                                        • May 30, 2011 at 7:20 pm
                                                        kbc123
                                                        Participant

                                                          Hello Frank in Australia!  ( I always wanted friends overseas, just in case i get the urge to take a trip out of the USA!!)

                                                          I agree, prayers are important.  I am going to post much more now.  I appreciate your input on my mel and depth and what you think.   I think that is what I need to hear, more than occassionally that I am "doing well"  because I am.  Its the thoughts in your mind that get the better of you.

                                                          I hope you are having a great day!  Thanks for the prayers…!

                                                          Kathy

                                                          • May 28, 2011 at 1:00 pm
                                                          FormerCaregiver
                                                          Participant

                                                            While there are a lot of people who are have been struggling lately, there are some people
                                                            who continue to beat the odds. These melanoma warriors give us hope that things might not
                                                            be as bad as they seem.

                                                            Like you, I read the profiles of the people who post here. The 2 important things that I
                                                            look at are the depth of primary, and what treatment they have had. From this, I can
                                                            roughly estimate how serious their condition is and their likely prognosis. I also think
                                                            that it is important to pray for anyone who asks for prayers.

                                                            Please don't be afraid to post, because as you say other people really do need to hear
                                                            good stuff as well.

                                                            I feel that you are going really well. The depth of your primary was not too deep, and as
                                                            expected your scans are clear.

                                                            You are in my prayers.

                                                            Take care

                                                            Frank from Australia

                                                          • May 27, 2011 at 9:35 pm
                                                          kbc123
                                                          Participant

                                                            And PS…. Thank you all for posting your GOOD NEWS ! Keep it coming ! It puts a smile on my face! 

                                                            🙂

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