Treatment almost complete and nervous

I did. I understood it, because insurance isn’t going to pay out a couple of hundred thousand a year just for my peace of mind, but it’s always stressful when a new unexpected comes along. It’s hard to get your perspective straight on this stuff.

I view everything now with two facts in mind and try not to worry about it in the meantime…
1. You don’t know until you know. Wait for the test results. You can’t do anything useful with all the what ifs you think up.
2. Once you know, then you can use that to figure out the next step. Information is good when you make good use of it.

I think there are many who feel as you must, Kris!!! Several folks here have dealt with similar worries! Especially when they are facing stopping treatment when they cannot be told they are absolutely NED. But, the truth is lots of ditzels show up on scans that are not melanoma related. Lots of ditzels show up that once WERE melanoma but now are inert tissue. I think I would carry on for now as you are. Perhaps the lesion may resolve by the time you are to stop treatment. Or perhaps you can have it biopsied? That depends on location and many other things of course. I don’t think you are “over thinking”. Melanoma sucks great big green hairy wizard balls! Many here have faced similar situations and I’m sure they will chime in. Meanwhile, I am going to keep all fingers and toes crossed for you!! I wish you my best. Celeste

Haaay Kris! Long see no time! Its been awhile since i saw ya?? Or im very forgetful one of the two haha..Seems like yesterday you where a newbie and your a seasoned veteran of The War On Melanoma! I hear ya sis, dont know if you know but, my treatment including surgerys was Stopped abruptly last July! Ya know, disease progression, i get it but damn! Read my earlier posts, im in good hands now, different clinic and WAY better doctor!… just remember, as with all battles, there comes a time when the Generals have to call off the war and pull in the soldiers, if your current treatment has reached its “plateau” & its time for you and your team to wait & watch well there it is there, its NOT uncommon Kris, you cant stay on it forever, there comes our time when treatment stops due to various reasons and yours is one of them…and besides! Immunal Therapy always leaves its light on for us!! If ya ever need it again, there will be far greater drugs if or when you do pick back up! Matter of fact, im gunna be in a clinical trial of a drug that may cure Melanoma! If it passes, you may have that to use, let me test it first though!! Haha.. its called INCMGA00012 for now, im trying to convince Dr. Hamid to let me name it if its approved!! Haha…youll be fine K, were here for you!

Many of us understand you. However, the previous replies cover it pretty well. No use to worry about what if since you have not exhausted all your options and these can be revisited if necessary. I like Celeste’s option of having an eventual biopsy if necessary down the road. In the mean time, remain optimistic and carry on. I know first hand that it is much easier said than done.
Melanie