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Linda,

So sorry to read this news, but I remember that  your melanoma fighting skills are awesome!  I am holding you in the light and sending love and virtual hugs.  I pray WBR and Yervoy are the winning combination.

Peace and love,

Lear

Linda,

So sorry to read this news, but I remember that  your melanoma fighting skills are awesome!  I am holding you in the light and sending love and virtual hugs.  I pray WBR and Yervoy are the winning combination.

Peace and love,

Lear

Linda,

So sorry to read this news, but I remember that  your melanoma fighting skills are awesome!  I am holding you in the light and sending love and virtual hugs.  I pray WBR and Yervoy are the winning combination.

Peace and love,

Lear

Sorry for the new development, Linda.  Praying the WBR puts a hold on things and that ipi does the trick.  I'll be thinking of and praying for you during this process.   Fen

Sorry for the new development, Linda.  Praying the WBR puts a hold on things and that ipi does the trick.  I'll be thinking of and praying for you during this process.   Fen

Sorry for the new development, Linda.  Praying the WBR puts a hold on things and that ipi does the trick.  I'll be thinking of and praying for you during this process.   Fen

Linda, you've really got the fighting spirit with this news. Good luck with with the few weeks, hope you'll be starting Yervoy soon.  At least "they" suspect radiation + Yervoy are a good combination, body and brain both. 

When contemplating the possibility of WBR I am where you've been — wanting to say "no way" and being very happy to avoid it so far. But I've also read the messages from folks on this forum who reported getting through it well. I wish you the best from this next round of treatments.

– Kyle 

Linda, you've really got the fighting spirit with this news. Good luck with with the few weeks, hope you'll be starting Yervoy soon.  At least "they" suspect radiation + Yervoy are a good combination, body and brain both. 

When contemplating the possibility of WBR I am where you've been — wanting to say "no way" and being very happy to avoid it so far. But I've also read the messages from folks on this forum who reported getting through it well. I wish you the best from this next round of treatments.

– Kyle 

Linda, you've really got the fighting spirit with this news. Good luck with with the few weeks, hope you'll be starting Yervoy soon.  At least "they" suspect radiation + Yervoy are a good combination, body and brain both. 

When contemplating the possibility of WBR I am where you've been — wanting to say "no way" and being very happy to avoid it so far. But I've also read the messages from folks on this forum who reported getting through it well. I wish you the best from this next round of treatments.

– Kyle 

Oh, Linda! Such disappointing news! I'm just glad that they did an MRI and found the mets while they are still so small. 

I was very reluctant for my brother to have WBR but, like you, he really didn't have a choice. He had 2 large mets and several small ones. One of the large mets bled and caused a stroke and the doctors didn't want to take a chance of that happening again.

It turns out that the WBR wasn't so bad. My brother got more and more fatigued as the treatments went on (10 treatments over 2 weeks) but within 2 or 3 weeks he bounced back. His long term effects aren't too bad, either. His short term memory is erratic and he has had to learn to carry a little notebook around with him all the time and discipline himself to write things down. He had to write down all his computer passwords. He got a big calendar to write down his appointments because he can't remember them. Things like that. Oh, and he sometimes can't find a word he is looking for and has to search around in his head for a different word. (Of course, being over 60, I find myself doing that, too!) However, he never had any seizures and is back to driving. He enjoys working on his sailboat and going out to dinner and having visitors and overall he feels pretty good. 

I hope and pray that the WBR works as well for you and that the Yervoy knocks the remaining mets flat!

Oh, Linda! Such disappointing news! I'm just glad that they did an MRI and found the mets while they are still so small. 

I was very reluctant for my brother to have WBR but, like you, he really didn't have a choice. He had 2 large mets and several small ones. One of the large mets bled and caused a stroke and the doctors didn't want to take a chance of that happening again.

It turns out that the WBR wasn't so bad. My brother got more and more fatigued as the treatments went on (10 treatments over 2 weeks) but within 2 or 3 weeks he bounced back. His long term effects aren't too bad, either. His short term memory is erratic and he has had to learn to carry a little notebook around with him all the time and discipline himself to write things down. He had to write down all his computer passwords. He got a big calendar to write down his appointments because he can't remember them. Things like that. Oh, and he sometimes can't find a word he is looking for and has to search around in his head for a different word. (Of course, being over 60, I find myself doing that, too!) However, he never had any seizures and is back to driving. He enjoys working on his sailboat and going out to dinner and having visitors and overall he feels pretty good. 

I hope and pray that the WBR works as well for you and that the Yervoy knocks the remaining mets flat!

Oh, Linda! Such disappointing news! I'm just glad that they did an MRI and found the mets while they are still so small. 

I was very reluctant for my brother to have WBR but, like you, he really didn't have a choice. He had 2 large mets and several small ones. One of the large mets bled and caused a stroke and the doctors didn't want to take a chance of that happening again.

It turns out that the WBR wasn't so bad. My brother got more and more fatigued as the treatments went on (10 treatments over 2 weeks) but within 2 or 3 weeks he bounced back. His long term effects aren't too bad, either. His short term memory is erratic and he has had to learn to carry a little notebook around with him all the time and discipline himself to write things down. He had to write down all his computer passwords. He got a big calendar to write down his appointments because he can't remember them. Things like that. Oh, and he sometimes can't find a word he is looking for and has to search around in his head for a different word. (Of course, being over 60, I find myself doing that, too!) However, he never had any seizures and is back to driving. He enjoys working on his sailboat and going out to dinner and having visitors and overall he feels pretty good. 

I hope and pray that the WBR works as well for you and that the Yervoy knocks the remaining mets flat!

Well, you are a smart girl and you know the deal with all the calculations; , plan A, B, C and D.

You have surrounded yourself with a team that will do your bidding because it is your chances and therefore your choice; yet informed.

You go girl and do not look back; do your level best.

That has held you in good stead so far.

Be confident.

If I may; get away from everybody and everything and find a mirror.  Look into your own eyes in that mirror; and i mean LOOK………..stare into your own eyes , pierce your inner eye and if you look long enough, your eyes will open up your inner self.

Truly, just try it.  It just might help.

Cheers,

Charlie

Well, you are a smart girl and you know the deal with all the calculations; , plan A, B, C and D.

You have surrounded yourself with a team that will do your bidding because it is your chances and therefore your choice; yet informed.

You go girl and do not look back; do your level best.

That has held you in good stead so far.

Be confident.

If I may; get away from everybody and everything and find a mirror.  Look into your own eyes in that mirror; and i mean LOOK………..stare into your own eyes , pierce your inner eye and if you look long enough, your eyes will open up your inner self.

Truly, just try it.  It just might help.

Cheers,

Charlie

Well, you are a smart girl and you know the deal with all the calculations; , plan A, B, C and D.

You have surrounded yourself with a team that will do your bidding because it is your chances and therefore your choice; yet informed.

You go girl and do not look back; do your level best.

That has held you in good stead so far.

Be confident.

If I may; get away from everybody and everything and find a mirror.  Look into your own eyes in that mirror; and i mean LOOK………..stare into your own eyes , pierce your inner eye and if you look long enough, your eyes will open up your inner self.

Truly, just try it.  It just might help.

Cheers,

Charlie

Amy

Amy

Amy

Dear Linda,   Adding my prayers, good thoughts, good wishes to the others.   I hope tomorrow finds your confidence higher, your determination strong and that along with that,  your day better than yesterday.   You ARE a warrior in this battle.   I wish there was more we could do for you, and I know you know that feeling.   We stand behind you in prayer and in spirit.

CarolA

Dear Linda,   Adding my prayers, good thoughts, good wishes to the others.   I hope tomorrow finds your confidence higher, your determination strong and that along with that,  your day better than yesterday.   You ARE a warrior in this battle.   I wish there was more we could do for you, and I know you know that feeling.   We stand behind you in prayer and in spirit.

CarolA

Dear Linda,   Adding my prayers, good thoughts, good wishes to the others.   I hope tomorrow finds your confidence higher, your determination strong and that along with that,  your day better than yesterday.   You ARE a warrior in this battle.   I wish there was more we could do for you, and I know you know that feeling.   We stand behind you in prayer and in spirit.

CarolA

I am sorry that you have new challenges to face with this but am certainly glad there are options and will be thinking of you when I light my healing candles daily.  Every day is a victory and you have a lot of battle experience; keep up the good fight.

Lori cargiver to Will

I am sorry that you have new challenges to face with this but am certainly glad there are options and will be thinking of you when I light my healing candles daily.  Every day is a victory and you have a lot of battle experience; keep up the good fight.

Lori cargiver to Will

I am sorry that you have new challenges to face with this but am certainly glad there are options and will be thinking of you when I light my healing candles daily.  Every day is a victory and you have a lot of battle experience; keep up the good fight.

Lori cargiver to Will

Linda,

Sorry to read this news. You have been such an inspiration to me and my husband. I will be praying the wbr blasts this stupid disease!

Thinking of you,

Rebecca

Linda,

Sorry to read this news. You have been such an inspiration to me and my husband. I will be praying the wbr blasts this stupid disease!

Thinking of you,

Rebecca

Linda,

Sorry to read this news. You have been such an inspiration to me and my husband. I will be praying the wbr blasts this stupid disease!

Thinking of you,

Rebecca

Linda,

I am SO very sorry you received this news. I will be praying that the WBR does a number on those mets! I am glad they are getting things moving so very quickly for you, though I am sure it leaves you feeling as if you are in a whirlwind. Sounds like you were able to catch your breath for the day.

Hoping for the very best response for you,

Tina

Linda,

I am SO very sorry you received this news. I will be praying that the WBR does a number on those mets! I am glad they are getting things moving so very quickly for you, though I am sure it leaves you feeling as if you are in a whirlwind. Sounds like you were able to catch your breath for the day.

Hoping for the very best response for you,

Tina

Linda,

I am SO very sorry you received this news. I will be praying that the WBR does a number on those mets! I am glad they are getting things moving so very quickly for you, though I am sure it leaves you feeling as if you are in a whirlwind. Sounds like you were able to catch your breath for the day.

Hoping for the very best response for you,

Tina

Hi Linda,

I am so sorry to hear this news.  You've been in such a long, difficult battle.  Good thoughts to you and your family.  We never know what we will or will not do until we are really faced with it.  That's great that you continue to hang onto hope…you have so much to live for.

You know how to do it.  One day at a time…sometimes, one moment at a time.

Good luck to an awesome warrior!

Stay Strong

King

Stage IV  7/05 Liver mets

Hi Linda,

I am so sorry to hear this news.  You've been in such a long, difficult battle.  Good thoughts to you and your family.  We never know what we will or will not do until we are really faced with it.  That's great that you continue to hang onto hope…you have so much to live for.

You know how to do it.  One day at a time…sometimes, one moment at a time.

Good luck to an awesome warrior!

Stay Strong

King

Stage IV  7/05 Liver mets

Hi Linda,

I am so sorry to hear this news.  You've been in such a long, difficult battle.  Good thoughts to you and your family.  We never know what we will or will not do until we are really faced with it.  That's great that you continue to hang onto hope…you have so much to live for.

You know how to do it.  One day at a time…sometimes, one moment at a time.

Good luck to an awesome warrior!

Stay Strong

King

Stage IV  7/05 Liver mets

Linda,

I am so sorry to hear this new; however, if anyone can do this…you can!  You are such an inspiration to so many here and know that we all will be there with you in your heart.  You've made your decision, now go forward and conquer.  You CAN do this!

Love ya.

Tricia

Linda,

I am so sorry to hear this new; however, if anyone can do this…you can!  You are such an inspiration to so many here and know that we all will be there with you in your heart.  You've made your decision, now go forward and conquer.  You CAN do this!

Love ya.

Tricia

Linda,

I am so sorry to hear this new; however, if anyone can do this…you can!  You are such an inspiration to so many here and know that we all will be there with you in your heart.  You've made your decision, now go forward and conquer.  You CAN do this!

Love ya.

Tricia

Like everyone else, I’m so sorry to hear about your new brain mets.

I’m rooting for you! I personally think the combination of IPI and radiation has helped me in the past.

Best of luck to you. I admire your courage and strength.

Julie in Las Vegas

Like everyone else, I’m so sorry to hear about your new brain mets.

I’m rooting for you! I personally think the combination of IPI and radiation has helped me in the past.

Best of luck to you. I admire your courage and strength.

Julie in Las Vegas

Like everyone else, I’m so sorry to hear about your new brain mets.

I’m rooting for you! I personally think the combination of IPI and radiation has helped me in the past.

Best of luck to you. I admire your courage and strength.

Julie in Las Vegas

Dear Linda,

I am sorry to hear this.  This damn disease is so frustrating with highs and lows.  I've said before that the emotional part of this journey has to be the hardest.  You've been through so much and I know you will get through the WBR.  Like others have said, I too have read that the Ipi seems to work better after radiation so who knows this could be your cure!!  Hang in there!!  (((BIG HUGS))))

Denise

Dear Linda,

I am sorry to hear this.  This damn disease is so frustrating with highs and lows.  I've said before that the emotional part of this journey has to be the hardest.  You've been through so much and I know you will get through the WBR.  Like others have said, I too have read that the Ipi seems to work better after radiation so who knows this could be your cure!!  Hang in there!!  (((BIG HUGS))))

Denise

Dear Linda,

I am sorry to hear this.  This damn disease is so frustrating with highs and lows.  I've said before that the emotional part of this journey has to be the hardest.  You've been through so much and I know you will get through the WBR.  Like others have said, I too have read that the Ipi seems to work better after radiation so who knows this could be your cure!!  Hang in there!!  (((BIG HUGS))))

Denise

Linda

Sorry to hear your news but glad you have a strong plan going forward.

Dick

Linda

Sorry to hear your news but glad you have a strong plan going forward.

Dick

Linda

Sorry to hear your news but glad you have a strong plan going forward.

Dick

Linda, My New Friend,

So sorry to read this post and wishing you only the best of everything coming your way.

Peace and Love, Michelle

Linda, My New Friend,

So sorry to read this post and wishing you only the best of everything coming your way.

Peace and Love, Michelle

Linda, My New Friend,

So sorry to read this post and wishing you only the best of everything coming your way.

Peace and Love, Michelle

You should be part way through the Whole Brain Radiation by now.  Praying that this is going well for you.  My husband had WBR in September.  He is very claustrophobic so that was his biggest challenge.  He made it through.  Praise the Lord!  He did not have many side effects after they put him on steroids.  Before that he was having vomiting.  He has had no long term problems.  His memory is fine.  Good luck to you.

You should be part way through the Whole Brain Radiation by now.  Praying that this is going well for you.  My husband had WBR in September.  He is very claustrophobic so that was his biggest challenge.  He made it through.  Praise the Lord!  He did not have many side effects after they put him on steroids.  Before that he was having vomiting.  He has had no long term problems.  His memory is fine.  Good luck to you.

You should be part way through the Whole Brain Radiation by now.  Praying that this is going well for you.  My husband had WBR in September.  He is very claustrophobic so that was his biggest challenge.  He made it through.  Praise the Lord!  He did not have many side effects after they put him on steroids.  Before that he was having vomiting.  He has had no long term problems.  His memory is fine.  Good luck to you.