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    • July 21, 2012 at 10:38 am
    saddaughter
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    Although I’ve never posted before I have been following this site since my dads melanoma recurrence last year. I wanted to say thankyou cause even though I never logged in I found an abundance of information on this site that not only helped my dad make decisions about trials but helped me understand what was going on. After dad was first diagnosed in 2003, had surgery to remove mole on chest and lymph nodes and participated in interfuron trial at RPA sydney. Went for his regular checkups and life went on.

    Although I’ve never posted before I have been following this site since my dads melanoma recurrence last year. I wanted to say thankyou cause even though I never logged in I found an abundance of information on this site that not only helped my dad make decisions about trials but helped me understand what was going on. After dad was first diagnosed in 2003, had surgery to remove mole on chest and lymph nodes and participated in interfuron trial at RPA sydney. Went for his regular checkups and life went on. I was not aware what a nasty cancer this is and that it could come back suddenly and destroy you. After 8yrs clear came back in his brain last july. Had mets removed and WBR. Put up fight of his life but sadly list his battle on mothers day, 10 months later. Thanks so so much to everyone who posts on this forum so that those of us with no idea can be informed of the journey ahead of us. The information you provide is valuable to those who need to know the truth. Dad was diagnosed at 70 and didn’t make 71 but said don’t worry ive had a full life and beautiful children and grandchildren,unlike many on this forum. He was the last one in his trial to pass. He knew then how lucky he had been.

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      • July 21, 2012 at 12:33 pm
      aldakota22
      Participant

      Always saddened to read such posts.Know you are grateful he had a good life that was cut to short.This beast of a disease is nasty but with trials like your dads it can be defeated.In my prayers. Beat the Beast.  Al

      • July 21, 2012 at 12:33 pm
      aldakota22
      Participant

      Always saddened to read such posts.Know you are grateful he had a good life that was cut to short.This beast of a disease is nasty but with trials like your dads it can be defeated.In my prayers. Beat the Beast.  Al

      • July 21, 2012 at 12:33 pm
      aldakota22
      Participant

      Always saddened to read such posts.Know you are grateful he had a good life that was cut to short.This beast of a disease is nasty but with trials like your dads it can be defeated.In my prayers. Beat the Beast.  Al

      • July 21, 2012 at 4:18 pm
      triciad
      Participant

      So sorry for your loss.  May the wonderful memories of your father carry you during this difficult time.  My sincerest condolences.

      Tricia

      • July 21, 2012 at 4:18 pm
      triciad
      Participant

      So sorry for your loss.  May the wonderful memories of your father carry you during this difficult time.  My sincerest condolences.

      Tricia

      • July 21, 2012 at 4:18 pm
      triciad
      Participant

      So sorry for your loss.  May the wonderful memories of your father carry you during this difficult time.  My sincerest condolences.

      Tricia

      • July 21, 2012 at 10:54 pm
      King
      Participant

      Dear saddaughter,

      My sincere sympathy to your family and friends on the passing of your father.  I'm happy that you found this Board and that many posts were helpful to you.

      My son found this Board for me in 2004 when I was diagnosed at Stage III.  I've learned so much here.  I've met so many wonderful people face to face and just in cyberspace.  So many friends have died and some are still alive many years later.  If we only knew the reason why.

      I hope happy memories of your father will replace the sad ones for you as time goes on.

      Stay Strong
      King

      Stage IV  7/05 Liver mets

        • July 22, 2012 at 11:49 am
        deardad
        Participant

        I'm sorry to hear that, it's very rough road to have been on.

        My condolences to you and your family.

        Nahmi

        • July 22, 2012 at 11:49 am
        deardad
        Participant

        I'm sorry to hear that, it's very rough road to have been on.

        My condolences to you and your family.

        Nahmi

        • July 23, 2012 at 12:57 pm
        Laurie from maine
        Participant

        I am sorry for your loss.  your father sounds like a great peson who was well aware how special time and family was.  I hope you are surrounded by your family during this hard time.

        laurie from maine

        • July 23, 2012 at 12:57 pm
        Laurie from maine
        Participant

        I am sorry for your loss.  your father sounds like a great peson who was well aware how special time and family was.  I hope you are surrounded by your family during this hard time.

        laurie from maine

        • July 23, 2012 at 12:57 pm
        Laurie from maine
        Participant

        I am sorry for your loss.  your father sounds like a great peson who was well aware how special time and family was.  I hope you are surrounded by your family during this hard time.

        laurie from maine

        • July 22, 2012 at 11:49 am
        deardad
        Participant

        I'm sorry to hear that, it's very rough road to have been on.

        My condolences to you and your family.

        Nahmi

      • July 21, 2012 at 10:54 pm
      King
      Participant

      Dear saddaughter,

      My sincere sympathy to your family and friends on the passing of your father.  I'm happy that you found this Board and that many posts were helpful to you.

      My son found this Board for me in 2004 when I was diagnosed at Stage III.  I've learned so much here.  I've met so many wonderful people face to face and just in cyberspace.  So many friends have died and some are still alive many years later.  If we only knew the reason why.

      I hope happy memories of your father will replace the sad ones for you as time goes on.

      Stay Strong
      King

      Stage IV  7/05 Liver mets

      • July 21, 2012 at 10:54 pm
      King
      Participant

      Dear saddaughter,

      My sincere sympathy to your family and friends on the passing of your father.  I'm happy that you found this Board and that many posts were helpful to you.

      My son found this Board for me in 2004 when I was diagnosed at Stage III.  I've learned so much here.  I've met so many wonderful people face to face and just in cyberspace.  So many friends have died and some are still alive many years later.  If we only knew the reason why.

      I hope happy memories of your father will replace the sad ones for you as time goes on.

      Stay Strong
      King

      Stage IV  7/05 Liver mets

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