Still NED 5 years after going Stage IV

This gives me hope for my husband who also had his melanoma start on his ear and had one microscopic positive node. Still at stage III right now but recently had what was thought to be Melanoma in  the brain.  Your story helps me to see that becoming stage IV does not mean it is game over.  I am newer to the board so thank you for sharing your story.  As his wife that worries me everyday…Stage IV.  He pretty much says so what I can fight just as well at stage IV as I am doing at stage III.  I am the worrier of the two of us.  Again Thank you. Jaime

This gives me hope for my husband who also had his melanoma start on his ear and had one microscopic positive node. Still at stage III right now but recently had what was thought to be Melanoma in  the brain.  Your story helps me to see that becoming stage IV does not mean it is game over.  I am newer to the board so thank you for sharing your story.  As his wife that worries me everyday…Stage IV.  He pretty much says so what I can fight just as well at stage IV as I am doing at stage III.  I am the worrier of the two of us.  Again Thank you. Jaime

Thank you for sharing your great news!!!  It's so nice to hear long term stage IV survivors!!  We don't often here success stories once the mets have gone to the liver, very happy for you and your wife!

Linda

stage IV – surgery on Friday

Thank you for sharing your great news!!!  It's so nice to hear long term stage IV survivors!!  We don't often here success stories once the mets have gone to the liver, very happy for you and your wife!

Linda

stage IV – surgery on Friday

Hi Ed , great to hear your news. 

best wishes

James

Hi Ed , great to hear your news. 

best wishes

James

Ed,

This is great news and thanks for sharing it!  I'm sure you've given hope to many.  I, too, have been Stage IV for over 5 years now….NED for the last 2.  I've recently moved to 4 month scans.

Celebrate this wonderful news!

Stay Strong
King

Stage IV 7/05 Liver mets

Ed,

This is great news and thanks for sharing it!  I'm sure you've given hope to many.  I, too, have been Stage IV for over 5 years now….NED for the last 2.  I've recently moved to 4 month scans.

Celebrate this wonderful news!

Stay Strong
King

Stage IV 7/05 Liver mets

So glad to hear of your latest NED results!

Thanks for posting and giving hope.

Kellie(from iowa) Stage IV

So glad to hear of your latest NED results!

Thanks for posting and giving hope.

Kellie(from iowa) Stage IV

Thank you Ed for posting this.

There seems to be lots of tragedy on this board lately. I know it becomes reality for some but it's hard to read and look into my husband's eyes the one who has this damning disease and plan for our future.  Your news is encouraging to both of us and I just wanted to thank you for letting everyone know that you are also treating your body with nutrition in trying to keep your immunity in the best shape possible. My husband has at last had his appointment with an internist/director of our local hospital's alternative medicine's cancer center. This doctor believes in the Mediterraen diet as the best way to build up an immune system that has been beaten down by cancer, the basics of cooking with Extra Virgin OLIVE OIL, no enriched flour, less red meat, lots of fruits and vegetables, more fish, NO PROCESSED FOODS and NO SUGAR. Did you know that CANCER LIKES SUGAR? I didn't. That pet scan that everyone is taking? Those "techs" inject you with iradiated dye & SUGAR because the cancer cells are attracted to it, that's how they find those cancer cells….  go figure…

We are learning everything we can about the body and cancer and how to supercharge my husband's immune system to give it the best fighting chance. We are very surprised to say the least at what we are finding out. I hope my husband can come back here like you and testify and be encouraging to others. But for now we are learning how to cook all over again. And yes… TUMERIC is also included with our meals along with other spices and vitamins.

Peace be with you and good will,

Deb

lovingwife to Bob, stage 3c

Thank you Ed for posting this.

There seems to be lots of tragedy on this board lately. I know it becomes reality for some but it's hard to read and look into my husband's eyes the one who has this damning disease and plan for our future.  Your news is encouraging to both of us and I just wanted to thank you for letting everyone know that you are also treating your body with nutrition in trying to keep your immunity in the best shape possible. My husband has at last had his appointment with an internist/director of our local hospital's alternative medicine's cancer center. This doctor believes in the Mediterraen diet as the best way to build up an immune system that has been beaten down by cancer, the basics of cooking with Extra Virgin OLIVE OIL, no enriched flour, less red meat, lots of fruits and vegetables, more fish, NO PROCESSED FOODS and NO SUGAR. Did you know that CANCER LIKES SUGAR? I didn't. That pet scan that everyone is taking? Those "techs" inject you with iradiated dye & SUGAR because the cancer cells are attracted to it, that's how they find those cancer cells….  go figure…

We are learning everything we can about the body and cancer and how to supercharge my husband's immune system to give it the best fighting chance. We are very surprised to say the least at what we are finding out. I hope my husband can come back here like you and testify and be encouraging to others. But for now we are learning how to cook all over again. And yes… TUMERIC is also included with our meals along with other spices and vitamins.

Peace be with you and good will,

Deb

lovingwife to Bob, stage 3c

Thats great news  Ed from Ct. I too am treated at yale. I am stage IV with mets to the liver. I am on the XL-184 trial at yale. Who do you see there?

Thats great news  Ed from Ct. I too am treated at yale. I am stage IV with mets to the liver. I am on the XL-184 trial at yale. Who do you see there?

Yea on the good NED report.  And keep the scan at 6 mos if that is what the Dr. says.  Getting scanned means if anything does go wrong it can be taken care of much faster.  Good luck.  I'm happy for you.  Beth 3/B ( was NED for 10 1/2 years – now almost 6 yrs NED)

Yea on the good NED report.  And keep the scan at 6 mos if that is what the Dr. says.  Getting scanned means if anything does go wrong it can be taken care of much faster.  Good luck.  I'm happy for you.  Beth 3/B ( was NED for 10 1/2 years – now almost 6 yrs NED)

Thank you and congratulations. This is great to here.

Thank you and congratulations. This is great to here.

Thank you Ed from Conn. It was great to hear your story.  I hope you are still doing well.  I too am a survivor and wanted to also share my story of hope.  I hope that we can continue to have contact and share our journey.  Sue from Florida

I was diagnosed with malignant melanoma in November, 2003. I had a small spot by  my left eyebrow which appeared like a blackhead.  Two doctors told me it was nothing; it was only because of the location, my vanity and my husband’s concern that I insisted that it be removed.  .  To touch, it felt like a very small bebe under the skin. It was biopsied, with a postivie result for melanoma.  That phone call from the doctor will forever echo in my memory.  The oncologist believes this was not a primary site due to the depth of the tumor.  The primary site was never found.  I had 2 more surgeries to clear the margins. My lymph nodes in my neck were removed and checked with dye and were clear.   I completed a year of interferon therapy. I was cancer free (NED no evidence of disease) for almost 5 years, until July 08. A routine PET scan identified a spot on my liver.  Part of my liver and all of my gallbladder were removed.  Two opinions said there was no recommended treatment since at this time there is no evidence of disease.  I was very thankful for this as I didn’t want to begin putting poisons back in my body.  I began a quest to build my immune system and to to cleanse my body with a diet free of white flour, sugar, meats and processed foods.  I strive to eat a high alkaline diet rich in live foods.    I exercise daily and keep a positive attitude.  I never forget that God is in control and am thankful daily for his grace.  I am grateful for my husband, children, family and friends for their endless support and encouragment.  Each day is a gift, live in the present and embrace each moment.  We can beat this, believe…Jy liver and all of my gallbladder. I have been cancer free for on 1 year now. Doc says he got it all. Right now it is Stage 4 metastasis melanoma NED (no evidence of disease). I run 1-3 miles per day. Eat very healthy and maintain a positive attitude. I would love to share my healthy eating things that I believe are working. At the time of surgery there was another spot on my liver that they couldn't remove due to location. It is totally gone now. Doctor can't explain it.y liver and all of my gallbladder. I have been cancer free for on 1 year now. Doc says he got it all. Right now it is Stage 4 metastasis melanoma NED (no evidence of disease). I run 1-3 miles per day. Eat very healthy and maintain a positive attitude. I would love to share my healthy eating things that I believe are working. At the time of surgery there was another spot on my liver that they couldn't remove due to location. It is totally gone now. Doctor can't explain

Thank you Ed from Conn. It was great to hear your story.  I hope you are still doing well.  I too am a survivor and wanted to also share my story of hope.  I hope that we can continue to have contact and share our journey.  Sue from Florida

I was diagnosed with malignant melanoma in November, 2003. I had a small spot by  my left eyebrow which appeared like a blackhead.  Two doctors told me it was nothing; it was only because of the location, my vanity and my husband’s concern that I insisted that it be removed.  .  To touch, it felt like a very small bebe under the skin. It was biopsied, with a postivie result for melanoma.  That phone call from the doctor will forever echo in my memory.  The oncologist believes this was not a primary site due to the depth of the tumor.  The primary site was never found.  I had 2 more surgeries to clear the margins. My lymph nodes in my neck were removed and checked with dye and were clear.   I completed a year of interferon therapy. I was cancer free (NED no evidence of disease) for almost 5 years, until July 08. A routine PET scan identified a spot on my liver.  Part of my liver and all of my gallbladder were removed.  Two opinions said there was no recommended treatment since at this time there is no evidence of disease.  I was very thankful for this as I didn’t want to begin putting poisons back in my body.  I began a quest to build my immune system and to to cleanse my body with a diet free of white flour, sugar, meats and processed foods.  I strive to eat a high alkaline diet rich in live foods.    I exercise daily and keep a positive attitude.  I never forget that God is in control and am thankful daily for his grace.  I am grateful for my husband, children, family and friends for their endless support and encouragment.  Each day is a gift, live in the present and embrace each moment.  We can beat this, believe…Jy liver and all of my gallbladder. I have been cancer free for on 1 year now. Doc says he got it all. Right now it is Stage 4 metastasis melanoma NED (no evidence of disease). I run 1-3 miles per day. Eat very healthy and maintain a positive attitude. I would love to share my healthy eating things that I believe are working. At the time of surgery there was another spot on my liver that they couldn't remove due to location. It is totally gone now. Doctor can't explain it.y liver and all of my gallbladder. I have been cancer free for on 1 year now. Doc says he got it all. Right now it is Stage 4 metastasis melanoma NED (no evidence of disease). I run 1-3 miles per day. Eat very healthy and maintain a positive attitude. I would love to share my healthy eating things that I believe are working. At the time of surgery there was another spot on my liver that they couldn't remove due to location. It is totally gone now. Doctor can't explain

Thanks for sharing your great news Ed.  I too am Stage IV and I appreciate these types of updates.  Keeps my spirits up and hope alive.  Congrats!

Rocco – Stage IV

Thanks for sharing your great news Ed.  I too am Stage IV and I appreciate these types of updates.  Keeps my spirits up and hope alive.  Congrats!

Rocco – Stage IV

Thanks for sharing your good news here!  It is encouraging.

Thanks for sharing your good news here!  It is encouraging.

Ed, I , too, had melanoma start on my left ear. I have been stage IV for 4 years (thoracotomy, 10 rounds of Temodar) and NED for 3 years. I have been vegan for 2.5 years and hope that helps as I have been off any adjuvent therapy for 3 years now. Best of luck to you for many NED years to come!

Ed, I , too, had melanoma start on my left ear. I have been stage IV for 4 years (thoracotomy, 10 rounds of Temodar) and NED for 3 years. I have been vegan for 2.5 years and hope that helps as I have been off any adjuvent therapy for 3 years now. Best of luck to you for many NED years to come!

The original post is from October 2010…

The original post is from October 2010…