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    • October 8, 2018 at 7:36 pm
    MelanomaMike
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    Hello to my MRF bros & sis’s! Sorry for my MIA of sorts, last 2 days have been “Blah” for me BUT! today is a good day, yesterday it didnt help that i got up at 4:30am and stayed awake, my normal wake up call is like 6:45am/7:00am like clock work, im usually in bed by 10:30pm..8hrs is good for me otherwise im all out of whack!!…
    So, i see my “3rd” fresh Onco eyes this Wednesday, my primary Onco really wants me to go see him (the one in Riverside) i was gunna cancel but ended up promising her after she insisted i see him so, 120miles round trip and guess what? My cars Air Conditioner took a dive a day ago! Thank God its been cool here in So. Calif. at 76° ish 80° tops these past days, but, were known for temp increase to 100° in a days time!.. I see my lung surgeon next week for consultation, probably surgery week after! (Right Lower Lobe removal) im getting Battle Ready mentally!
    Ok ya’all, have a good week & hope yer side effects and effects of Melanoma are at a low roar, love you all..
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      • October 8, 2018 at 8:14 pm
      Julie in SoCal
      Participant

      Hey Mike good news!

      And SoCal weather is cooperating!

      Trust you'll get good advice from your third set of eyes!

      Peace,

      Julie

      • October 8, 2018 at 8:15 pm
      Julie in SoCal
      Participant

      Hey Mike good news!

      And SoCal weather is cooperating!

      Trust you'll get good advice from your third set of eyes!

      Peace,

      Julie

      • October 8, 2018 at 11:33 pm
      iskitwo
      Participant

      Crossed fingers for cool weather for your trip! One more set of eyes can't hurt. Getting mentally ready for battle is the best way to face this monster. Hopefully they can get things moving pretty fast for you because waiting is the worest.

      • October 9, 2018 at 1:03 am
      lkb
      Participant

      Joining the chorus for eyeballs #5 and #6. Let us know what you learn.

      Lisa

      • October 9, 2018 at 12:10 pm
      SABKLYN
      Participant

      Hey Mike!  Glad to hear you're in the process of working the plan.  My mom lived in Claremont and I know how balmy it can get – so, the cooler weather is  a piece of good luck to celebrate.  Best wishes for a god visit and for a successful surgery.  Keep us posted as time allows.

      Regards,

      Stan

      • October 9, 2018 at 4:39 pm
      TexMelanomex
      Participant

      Big Mike my warrior brother!

      I have no doubt you will handle this surgery in stride just like you have handled the kitchen sink they have thrown at you so far. You inspire me man, always ready for battle, always upbeat about the fight, a warrior in every sense. Rock on Big Mike!

       

      • October 9, 2018 at 5:53 pm
      MelanomaMike
      Participant
      Thank you guys!! All this will be behind us in a months time, then we can get back on the Opdivo Band Wagon! I dont want the other little Melanoma Baby Monsters growing big and strong, as iv stated, my Ct report shows Opdivo (with Yervoys help of course) was keeping all other tumors from growing & the one in Left Lobe (the 2nd biggest i have) it shrunk that bastard! 🙂 WARRIOR STRONG!
      • October 9, 2018 at 10:56 pm
      bjeans
      Participant

      Mike – 

      No doubt you will beat this stubborn bugger. 

      “You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think." -Christopher Robin to Winnie the Pooh, and me to you 

      Beth 

       

      • October 10, 2018 at 12:59 am
      Bubbles
      Participant

      You've done your homework!  See what your thoracic surgeon has to say.  Ask ANY question you may have!!!  Take a breath.  And then ~ you can handle anything you decide is best for you.  You got this!!  celeste

      • October 10, 2018 at 2:10 am
      happyfeet123
      Participant

      Hi Mike;

      Looks like you have a plan in place and handling it with humor as always.  Wishing the best with your oncoming surgery and will look forward to your play by play as only you can provide. 

      Tammy 

      • October 10, 2018 at 2:11 am
      happyfeet123
      Participant

      Hi Mike;

      Looks like you have a plan in place and handling it with humor as always.  Wishing the best with your oncoming surgery and will look forward to your play by play as only you can provide. 

      Tammy 

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