Melanoma Research Foundation | Amanda | Activity https://forum.melanoma.org/user/ars1979/activity/ Activity feed for Amanda. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:30:29 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 ad65a77fe1d477dc3136c63831108627 Amanda replied to the topic A pregnant mum with melanoma in the forum General Melanoma Community https://forum.melanoma.org/forums/topic/a-pregnant-mum-with-melanoma/#post-277936 Mon, 12 Dec 2022 19:00:35 -0500 Dear CanadianMomof6,

I’m sorry to be just now responding but I’m so thankful I got this notification as I haven’t been on the forum in awhile. I’m so sorry you’re going through this with as I know it’s terribly scary and stressful, especially being pregnant and having little ones. My baby was about 9 months old when I was diagnosed and I also…Read more

]]> f66b4b05b789869ee9a674a03076dff4 Amanda replied to the topic New baby and new diagnosis in the forum General Melanoma Community https://forum.melanoma.org/forums/topic/new-baby-and-new-diagnosis/#post-276670 Thu, 28 Apr 2022 15:29:18 -0400 Hi luckymm,

I completely understand. I was honestly an absolute mess waiting to talk to the surgeon. Once I met with him and had a plan for the WLE I felt better and hope it will be the same for you. My pathology report for the shave biopsy showed .6 Breslow thickness, Clark level 111, no ulceration and vascular invasion not identified. Please…Read more

]]> 430452283da3e0384d377a1d9b5ad564 Amanda replied to the topic A pregnant mum with melanoma in the forum General Melanoma Community https://forum.melanoma.org/forums/topic/a-pregnant-mum-with-melanoma/#post-276663 Tue, 26 Apr 2022 17:34:03 -0400 Hi luckymm,

I replied to your response on my original post but also wanted to reach out here. First let me say I’m so sorry you’re going though this. I have a 5 year old too and a new baby when I was diagnosed last month. Like you, I was absolutely sick with fear and couldn’t eat or sleep either. I can only imagine how even more distressing it is…Read more

]]> c8d1a1d2f52e7c38004af47d8aa471d0 Amanda replied to the topic New baby and new diagnosis in the forum General Melanoma Community https://forum.melanoma.org/forums/topic/new-baby-and-new-diagnosis/#post-276661 Tue, 26 Apr 2022 16:35:46 -0400 Hi, I’m so sorry you’re going through this! I know how unbelievably scary it is and especially while being pregnant. I’m so glad you reached out to this forum as when I did that last month it truly made the biggest difference in how I felt. I have learned so much in this short time and most importantly that melanoma is highly treatable even at la…Read more

]]> e42f8243f457c1b75afaac094538b9e4 Amanda replied to the topic New baby and new diagnosis in the forum General Melanoma Community https://forum.melanoma.org/forums/topic/new-baby-and-new-diagnosis/#post-276634 Fri, 22 Apr 2022 18:58:17 -0400 Hi Ted,

I wanted to say hi and thank you again for giving me so much encouragement and hope when I first made my forum post what feels like a lifetime ago. I really held on to your kind words these past months and again just wanted to say a very big thank you. I had a WLE and just got the results this week and am stage 1a so very thankful. I…Read more

]]> b49011f328980074e84b1875be7f2b8e Amanda replied to the topic New baby and new diagnosis in the forum General Melanoma Community https://forum.melanoma.org/forums/topic/new-baby-and-new-diagnosis/#post-276633 Fri, 22 Apr 2022 18:48:13 -0400 Thank you so much for sharing this with me! I hope your husband is doing well. I am feeling so thankful as I got my results back from my WLE and am stage 1a. It has definitely been a scary couple months as I know you know first hand from your cancer scare and what your husband has experienced. I’m still trying so hard to stay in each moment w…Read more

]]> b2b8b918669d6ec44f45560b5d436369 Amanda replied to the topic New baby and new diagnosis in the forum General Melanoma Community https://forum.melanoma.org/forums/topic/new-baby-and-new-diagnosis/#post-276585 Mon, 11 Apr 2022 14:36:32 -0400 Hi Jess,

Thank you so much for responding and for sharing your story. I’m sorry it’s taken me so long to respond. I had my WLE last week and am anxiously awaiting the results. I’m so sorry you’re going through this especially as a mommy to little ones. I hope your treatment is successful with minimal side effects. One thing I’ve been so encourage…Read more

]]> 24ce63dc063a9347364813d113181cf4 Amanda replied to the topic New baby and new diagnosis in the forum General Melanoma Community https://forum.melanoma.org/forums/topic/new-baby-and-new-diagnosis/#post-276554 Fri, 01 Apr 2022 00:04:52 -0400 Hi Johanna,

Thank you so much for sharing your story with me. It provides me with such hope. I’m so happy to learn about how far you’ve come from that initial time of what must have been such immense fear especially as a mommy to two little ones. I feel so overwhelmed at moments that I just don’t know how I can manage but going back to messa…Read more

]]> 50ef40a7c6db51e18ce71c7f4e8bee65 Amanda replied to the topic New baby and new diagnosis in the forum General Melanoma Community https://forum.melanoma.org/forums/topic/new-baby-and-new-diagnosis/#post-276539 Tue, 29 Mar 2022 15:15:47 -0400 Hi Lindsay,

Thank you so much for your response. It sounds like you’re doing well and I’d be so grateful to know how you handle the anxiety and stress while staying present for your children. I just feel sick with anxiety constantly and I know this is just the beginning as I haven’t even had surgery yet. Thank you so very much for your prayers!

Amanda

]]> 4a394888ecf95cfc93cbecad33aa6f95 Amanda replied to the topic New baby and new diagnosis in the forum General Melanoma Community https://forum.melanoma.org/forums/topic/new-baby-and-new-diagnosis/#post-276534 Mon, 28 Mar 2022 15:23:19 -0400 Hi Ashley,

Thank you so much for reaching out to me and sharing your story. I am so thankful to learn how well you’re doing and greatly appreciate your encouragement to stay in the moment. Your story reminds me of mine in that my baby is 9 months old and I’m just starting this new journey. I went to get a second opinion today and was scared to…Read more

]]> 42f68ff35a8ede8e0e98655235aa9420 Amanda replied to the topic New baby and new diagnosis in the forum General Melanoma Community https://forum.melanoma.org/forums/topic/new-baby-and-new-diagnosis/#post-276533 Mon, 28 Mar 2022 14:41:31 -0400 Hi Ted,

Thank you so much for letting me know and for your kind encouragement. I went to get a second opinion this morning and this dermatologist said I should not be waiting for this CASTLE testing to come back and need to get it out now so hopefully that will happen soon. I’m trying to stay in the moment but it’s certainly the most cha…Read more

]]> 631d596efa3f9f0000c4f6c06bce043c Amanda replied to the topic New baby and new diagnosis in the forum General Melanoma Community https://forum.melanoma.org/forums/topic/new-baby-and-new-diagnosis/#post-276524 Sun, 27 Mar 2022 21:24:31 -0400 Hi Ted,

Thank you so much for your response. The dermatologist said I would likely have a WLE but not yet sure if it will include lymph nodes. She ordered a CASTLE genetic test to see what my risk class is so she’s going to wait to schedule the WLE and maybe lymph nodes removal until those come back. That’s making me very nervous to wait so I did…Read more

]]> c9cfe381b4cf8eba551297f832c057d0 Amanda started the topic New baby and new diagnosis in the forum General Melanoma Community https://forum.melanoma.org/forums/topic/new-baby-and-new-diagnosis/ Sun, 27 Mar 2022 19:03:02 -0400 Hi Everyone, I’ve been reading through the forum and so appreciate all the support provided to one another. I am a mom to a little boy and a new baby girl and was just diagnosed with melanoma on March 11, 2022. I am waiting for my doctor to schedule surgery. I am struggling so much with this new reality and just wondering if there are any fellow m…Read more

]]> f1cd1deb82b80078368ddc120b92c62b Amanda became a registered member https://forum.melanoma.org/activity/p/16168/ Sun, 27 Mar 2022 18:56:53 -0400 0