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      • June 2, 2015 at 5:25 pm
      hbecker
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        We had to wait three weeks for the excision, once we had the diagnosis. I don't think it will make a huge difference.

        The bigger question is, will you be able to relax and enjoy this trip? Will you and your wife be able to put the challenges you face aside for 2+ weeks?

        The fact that your tickets are mostly nonrefundable makes me suggest that you go on the trip and make the most of it. But you might want to be in touch with an oncologist – a melanoma specialist, preferably at a cancer center that specializes in melanoma – before you go.

        Best of luck to you.

        Hazel

        • June 2, 2015 at 5:25 pm
        hbecker
        Participant

          We had to wait three weeks for the excision, once we had the diagnosis. I don't think it will make a huge difference.

          The bigger question is, will you be able to relax and enjoy this trip? Will you and your wife be able to put the challenges you face aside for 2+ weeks?

          The fact that your tickets are mostly nonrefundable makes me suggest that you go on the trip and make the most of it. But you might want to be in touch with an oncologist – a melanoma specialist, preferably at a cancer center that specializes in melanoma – before you go.

          Best of luck to you.

          Hazel

          • June 2, 2015 at 5:25 pm
          hbecker
          Participant

            We had to wait three weeks for the excision, once we had the diagnosis. I don't think it will make a huge difference.

            The bigger question is, will you be able to relax and enjoy this trip? Will you and your wife be able to put the challenges you face aside for 2+ weeks?

            The fact that your tickets are mostly nonrefundable makes me suggest that you go on the trip and make the most of it. But you might want to be in touch with an oncologist – a melanoma specialist, preferably at a cancer center that specializes in melanoma – before you go.

            Best of luck to you.

            Hazel

            • October 2, 2014 at 12:04 am
            hbecker
            Participant

              Kerri, I agree with both Maggie and Janner – you should get yourself as healthy as possible, boost your immune system, and at the same time, get yourself into a frame of mind where you can live your life outside the shadow of angst that many of us have felt when we (or our loved ones) first were NED. You can't answer the six-month/six-year question, but you can accommodate that uncertainty and still live a full, happy life. It will take some time, no doubt, but it's worth the effort it will require.

              Wishing you the best –

              Hazel

              • October 2, 2014 at 12:04 am
              hbecker
              Participant

                Kerri, I agree with both Maggie and Janner – you should get yourself as healthy as possible, boost your immune system, and at the same time, get yourself into a frame of mind where you can live your life outside the shadow of angst that many of us have felt when we (or our loved ones) first were NED. You can't answer the six-month/six-year question, but you can accommodate that uncertainty and still live a full, happy life. It will take some time, no doubt, but it's worth the effort it will require.

                Wishing you the best –

                Hazel

                • October 2, 2014 at 12:04 am
                hbecker
                Participant

                  Kerri, I agree with both Maggie and Janner – you should get yourself as healthy as possible, boost your immune system, and at the same time, get yourself into a frame of mind where you can live your life outside the shadow of angst that many of us have felt when we (or our loved ones) first were NED. You can't answer the six-month/six-year question, but you can accommodate that uncertainty and still live a full, happy life. It will take some time, no doubt, but it's worth the effort it will require.

                  Wishing you the best –

                  Hazel

                  • May 30, 2015 at 1:59 pm
                  hbecker
                  Participant

                    Hi Brian, I'm pretty sure it's our Erin.

                    There are other articles in the Washington Post from ASCO. Have a look (if you haven't already).

                    • May 30, 2015 at 1:59 pm
                    hbecker
                    Participant

                      Hi Brian, I'm pretty sure it's our Erin.

                      There are other articles in the Washington Post from ASCO. Have a look (if you haven't already).

                      • May 30, 2015 at 1:59 pm
                      hbecker
                      Participant

                        Hi Brian, I'm pretty sure it's our Erin.

                        There are other articles in the Washington Post from ASCO. Have a look (if you haven't already).

                        • December 19, 2014 at 6:21 pm
                        hbecker
                        Participant

                          Paul, it's great to hear from you! Yes, Susan is still working at Hopkins – we saw her briefly on Tuesday. I agree with your assessment about both of our caretakers there.

                          Jackie and Maggie, thanks for your good wishes. Good to hear from you both, and wishing good health and happiness to you and yours.

                           

                          • December 19, 2014 at 6:21 pm
                          hbecker
                          Participant

                            Paul, it's great to hear from you! Yes, Susan is still working at Hopkins – we saw her briefly on Tuesday. I agree with your assessment about both of our caretakers there.

                            Jackie and Maggie, thanks for your good wishes. Good to hear from you both, and wishing good health and happiness to you and yours.

                             

                            • December 19, 2014 at 6:21 pm
                            hbecker
                            Participant

                              Paul, it's great to hear from you! Yes, Susan is still working at Hopkins – we saw her briefly on Tuesday. I agree with your assessment about both of our caretakers there.

                              Jackie and Maggie, thanks for your good wishes. Good to hear from you both, and wishing good health and happiness to you and yours.

                               

                              • October 1, 2014 at 12:59 am
                              hbecker
                              Participant

                                No, how many were taken has nothing to do with it. The fact that there was only one means that's the one they think was first in line to snag any micrometastases moving into the lymphatic system, but it doesn't mean that there were any melanoma cells in it. Just hang tight until you get the answer.

                                Hazel

                                • October 1, 2014 at 12:59 am
                                hbecker
                                Participant

                                  No, how many were taken has nothing to do with it. The fact that there was only one means that's the one they think was first in line to snag any micrometastases moving into the lymphatic system, but it doesn't mean that there were any melanoma cells in it. Just hang tight until you get the answer.

                                  Hazel

                                  • October 1, 2014 at 12:59 am
                                  hbecker
                                  Participant

                                    No, how many were taken has nothing to do with it. The fact that there was only one means that's the one they think was first in line to snag any micrometastases moving into the lymphatic system, but it doesn't mean that there were any melanoma cells in it. Just hang tight until you get the answer.

                                    Hazel

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