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Sentinel Node Biopsy Results…Negative

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    • November 29, 2010 at 11:43 pm
    2atlascedars
    Participant

      Great news…my SNB results were negative (4 lymph nodes…all NED).

      I still have to following up with my doctor for the formal staging decision, but I believe this puts me at Stage IIA…which was my greatest hope ever since my initial diagnosis on October 26th.

      Great news…my SNB results were negative (4 lymph nodes…all NED).

      I still have to following up with my doctor for the formal staging decision, but I believe this puts me at Stage IIA…which was my greatest hope ever since my initial diagnosis on October 26th.

      From the bottom of my heart, I want to thank everyone in the MRF Community that stepped in with their advice, support, encouragement, and prayers. I don't know how I could have gotten through this last month without every single one of you. I know I am not out of the woods yet, and I still need to have my heel reconstructive survery (delayed until 12/3), but this is as good a fighting start as I could have possibly hoped for…givien my initial ominous diagnosis ( Breslow's Depth 3.7mm, Clark's Level IV).

      To everyone battling this beast…I wish for each and every one of you that you may awaken every morning with the strength and perseverence to give this fight your very best, and that you may find comfort and compassion when you need it most.

      God bless,
      Mark (Stage IIA) from California

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        • November 29, 2010 at 11:49 pm
        ChristineL
        Participant

          Mark,

          That is the best news!  I'm so glad to hear that all is clear.  Now go live your life like you mean it, and use this as your strength as you move forward.  Best wishes for your reconstruction.  May it go as well as this did!

          ChristineL

          • November 29, 2010 at 11:49 pm
          ChristineL
          Participant

            Mark,

            That is the best news!  I'm so glad to hear that all is clear.  Now go live your life like you mean it, and use this as your strength as you move forward.  Best wishes for your reconstruction.  May it go as well as this did!

            ChristineL

            • November 30, 2010 at 12:08 am
            dian in spokane
            Participant

              hey that's fantastic news! congratulations!

               

              dian

              • November 30, 2010 at 12:08 am
              dian in spokane
              Participant

                hey that's fantastic news! congratulations!

                 

                dian

                • November 30, 2010 at 12:45 am
                lhaley
                Participant

                  Love the great news!!!  Now go out and live every moment!  Be vigilent and learn your body. In 10 years or more remember to post to let everyone know your STILL NED!

                  Linda

                  Stage IV 2006  NED 2 months

                    • November 30, 2010 at 2:18 am
                    Becky
                    Participant

                      Yay!! Really happy to hear this, Mark! Hoping your foot heals quickly

                      Becky

                      • November 30, 2010 at 2:18 am
                      Becky
                      Participant

                        Yay!! Really happy to hear this, Mark! Hoping your foot heals quickly

                        Becky

                      • November 30, 2010 at 12:45 am
                      lhaley
                      Participant

                        Love the great news!!!  Now go out and live every moment!  Be vigilent and learn your body. In 10 years or more remember to post to let everyone know your STILL NED!

                        Linda

                        Stage IV 2006  NED 2 months

                        • November 30, 2010 at 9:39 am
                        Dynasysman
                        Participant
                          Mark —

                          What wonderful news! My heart soars for you.

                          Live strong and with passion.

                            • November 30, 2010 at 11:32 am
                            Melanoma Mom
                            Participant

                              Let's do the happy dance for Mark! Congrats!

                              • November 30, 2010 at 11:32 am
                              Melanoma Mom
                              Participant

                                Let's do the happy dance for Mark! Congrats!

                              • November 30, 2010 at 9:39 am
                              Dynasysman
                              Participant
                                Mark —

                                What wonderful news! My heart soars for you.

                                Live strong and with passion.

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