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JamieIndianpolis

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      JamieIndianpolis
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        I am curious to hear from a variety of Melanoma patients.  I can see the point that others have made – that this series will not touch on the 'wait and see' that early stage patients face.  On the other hand, given the main charaacter's prognosis, her 'wait and see' is an important topic too. 

        I sat down 5 minutes late to watch and found it very hard to get oriented, but maybe that was the point.  The chaos in the plot may have been a reflection of the chaos cancer patients face. 

        Big love to you all!

        Jamie

        JamieIndianpolis
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          Shelby,

          I am sorry, I should have said "Welcome!"  Thanks for joining the MRF team!

          Jamie

          JamieIndianpolis
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            I just ordered Showtime specifically to watch the show.  I could not decide if I should be appauled at the presentation of the topic or elated at the 'publicity' the topic will be getting.  I figured the best way to decide was to watch it myself… Here goes!

            Jamie

            JamieIndianpolis
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              I have been thinking about your Reply.  It struck a chord, in a good way.  I happen to be single, and my family lives many states away.  I have enjoyed being independent.  I remember the moment in time, that one sentence…

              I was sitting at my desk at work when the Medical Assistant at the Dermatologist's office called to tell me I had Melanoma and that I would need surgery and who my surgeon would be.  I had to ask her to wait a minute so I could grab a pen.  It was such a menial task to her.  I jotted down the technical info she gave me, which was not informative at all.

              I meandered into the office of my Human Resources Manager.  I closed the door and told her I just need to be here for a minute.  She should listen to the call I was about to make.  I was then going to leave the office and return to work later in the afternoon.  I was going to make this call and then take a break.

              I called my parents.  They knew I had a mole removed.  We all thought nothing of it really.  Mom answered, and I had her get Daddy on the phone.  I told them that the MA had just called and I do have skin cancer, melanoma specifically.  And, that will have surgery. 

               

              Just saying, I have cancer shook me to the core.  I will never forget how awful it was to hear those words.  But, then to say them…

              No one should have to go through this.

               

              Best Wishes!

              Jamie

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