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    • October 7, 2010 at 3:35 pm
    nj-Mark
    Participant

      Hi All,

      After almost 4 years on my melanoma journey (see profile) I've now gotten to where it's time to wait this out.   I'm set up with Hospice and have been working with them to manage the pain from my abdomen and leg mets.

      I'm hoping to continue to lurk on the board for a long time, but I wanted to say now I am so thankful for all of the wonderful support, virtual hugs, emails, and conversations I have had with many of you over the years.   You've been my rock and inspiration many times.

      Hi All,

      After almost 4 years on my melanoma journey (see profile) I've now gotten to where it's time to wait this out.   I'm set up with Hospice and have been working with them to manage the pain from my abdomen and leg mets.

      I'm hoping to continue to lurk on the board for a long time, but I wanted to say now I am so thankful for all of the wonderful support, virtual hugs, emails, and conversations I have had with many of you over the years.   You've been my rock and inspiration many times.

      Warmest regards to everyone.   I really feel in my heart that a cure is coming soon.

      -Mark

       

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        • October 7, 2010 at 3:47 pm
        bill58
        Participant

          Mark,

          I read your profile.  Looks like things moved pretty fast this year.

          Sending electronic hugs and healing prayers/thoughts.  I hope the whole Hospice thing works out well for you and your family.  Please keep us posted as much as possible.

          This whole Melanoma thing sucks.  I am still dealing with Will's passing this week. as well as others.  It is tough to lose so many warriors so quickly.

          Bill.

          • October 7, 2010 at 3:47 pm
          bill58
          Participant

            Mark,

            I read your profile.  Looks like things moved pretty fast this year.

            Sending electronic hugs and healing prayers/thoughts.  I hope the whole Hospice thing works out well for you and your family.  Please keep us posted as much as possible.

            This whole Melanoma thing sucks.  I am still dealing with Will's passing this week. as well as others.  It is tough to lose so many warriors so quickly.

            Bill.

            • October 7, 2010 at 4:05 pm
            EricNJill
            Participant

              Mark,

              You will be in our thoughts and prayers.

              Jill n Eric in OH

              • October 7, 2010 at 4:05 pm
              EricNJill
              Participant

                Mark,

                You will be in our thoughts and prayers.

                Jill n Eric in OH

                • October 7, 2010 at 4:33 pm
                dian in spokane
                Participant

                  Mark,

                  I'm sorry it has come to this. I think of you often, and wonder how your treatments are going. I was so hoping that things had taken a turn for the better.

                  Best of luck to you during this time, I hope you get good pain management and have time to spend with your family peacefully.

                  dian

                  • October 7, 2010 at 4:33 pm
                  dian in spokane
                  Participant

                    Mark,

                    I'm sorry it has come to this. I think of you often, and wonder how your treatments are going. I was so hoping that things had taken a turn for the better.

                    Best of luck to you during this time, I hope you get good pain management and have time to spend with your family peacefully.

                    dian

                    • October 7, 2010 at 8:29 pm
                    Jerry from Cape Cod
                    Participant

                      Mark,

                      I pray that you remain at peace and pain free.  You are a true warrior.

                      Jerry from Cape Cod

                      • October 7, 2010 at 8:29 pm
                      Jerry from Cape Cod
                      Participant

                        Mark,

                        I pray that you remain at peace and pain free.  You are a true warrior.

                        Jerry from Cape Cod

                        • October 7, 2010 at 8:38 pm
                        Lori C
                        Participant

                          Mark, you will be in my thoughts, prayers, and if it's okay, I will include you in the candle lightings.

                          • October 7, 2010 at 8:38 pm
                          Lori C
                          Participant

                            Mark, you will be in my thoughts, prayers, and if it's okay, I will include you in the candle lightings.

                            • October 7, 2010 at 10:57 pm
                            ValinMtl
                            Participant

                              Mark, You are in my thoughts and I pray that they are able to get the pain under control. Val xx

                              • October 7, 2010 at 10:57 pm
                              ValinMtl
                              Participant

                                Mark, You are in my thoughts and I pray that they are able to get the pain under control. Val xx

                                • October 7, 2010 at 11:01 pm
                                Fen
                                Participant

                                   

                                  Good vibes from a fellow NJ-er.  Where are you from?  I have fond memories of growing up in North Plainfield on Route 22. 

                                  Hoping the pain can be controlled and that you have good times with your family.

                                  • October 7, 2010 at 11:01 pm
                                  Fen
                                  Participant

                                     

                                    Good vibes from a fellow NJ-er.  Where are you from?  I have fond memories of growing up in North Plainfield on Route 22. 

                                    Hoping the pain can be controlled and that you have good times with your family.

                                    • October 9, 2010 at 10:36 am
                                    Rocco
                                    Participant

                                      Mark,

                                      I'm so very sorry to hear that the treatment didn't work.  My thoughts and prayers are with you.  Sending you a huge hug and prayers for a pain free journey.

                                      Rocco, Stage IV

                                      • October 9, 2010 at 10:36 am
                                      Rocco
                                      Participant

                                        Mark,

                                        I'm so very sorry to hear that the treatment didn't work.  My thoughts and prayers are with you.  Sending you a huge hug and prayers for a pain free journey.

                                        Rocco, Stage IV

                                        • October 9, 2010 at 12:01 pm
                                        jag
                                        Participant

                                          Mark, I am very sorry to hear that things have progressed, at the same time, it doesn't sound like you have had any serious systemic therapy at this point, which is surprising, I will say a prayer that IPI is a grand slam knockout punch for melanoma. 

                                          God Bless

                                          John

                                            • October 9, 2010 at 12:59 pm
                                            Vermont_Donna
                                            Participant

                                              Hi,

                                              Glad you have hospice for support and pain management. Never give up HOPE!!!!

                                              Vermont_Donna, stage 3a

                                              • October 9, 2010 at 12:59 pm
                                              Vermont_Donna
                                              Participant

                                                Hi,

                                                Glad you have hospice for support and pain management. Never give up HOPE!!!!

                                                Vermont_Donna, stage 3a

                                              • October 9, 2010 at 12:01 pm
                                              jag
                                              Participant

                                                Mark, I am very sorry to hear that things have progressed, at the same time, it doesn't sound like you have had any serious systemic therapy at this point, which is surprising, I will say a prayer that IPI is a grand slam knockout punch for melanoma. 

                                                God Bless

                                                John

                                                • October 9, 2010 at 7:17 pm
                                                Cate
                                                Participant

                                                  Mark, I'll be thinking of you.  I hope they find a cure soon.

                                                  • October 9, 2010 at 7:17 pm
                                                  Cate
                                                  Participant

                                                    Mark, I'll be thinking of you.  I hope they find a cure soon.

                                                    • October 10, 2010 at 6:34 am
                                                    Shelly in Switzerland
                                                    Participant

                                                      Mark I will hold you in my prayers daily, praying for the peace and love of God to surround you and hold you.  This melanoma journey is a long and tough road.  I pray for your comfort.

                                                      Peace,

                                                      Shelly in Switzerland

                                                      • October 10, 2010 at 6:34 am
                                                      Shelly in Switzerland
                                                      Participant

                                                        Mark I will hold you in my prayers daily, praying for the peace and love of God to surround you and hold you.  This melanoma journey is a long and tough road.  I pray for your comfort.

                                                        Peace,

                                                        Shelly in Switzerland

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