JustMeInCA

Hi, Susan —

My dad was diagnosed with both a superficial spreading melanoma on his shoulder and a amelanotic nodular melanoma on his leg. Your photo does look suspicious (no gift card for me!), though it could be anything. I'd push him to be seen sooner rather than later. 

Elaine

Hi, Susan —

My dad was diagnosed with both a superficial spreading melanoma on his shoulder and a amelanotic nodular melanoma on his leg. Your photo does look suspicious (no gift card for me!), though it could be anything. I'd push him to be seen sooner rather than later. 

Elaine

Hi, Susan —

My dad was diagnosed with both a superficial spreading melanoma on his shoulder and a amelanotic nodular melanoma on his leg. Your photo does look suspicious (no gift card for me!), though it could be anything. I'd push him to be seen sooner rather than later. 

Elaine

My dad chose to stop his infusions because the side effects were severely affecting his quality of life, and after three rounds of Ipi, four of Keytruda and two of Opdivo, the cancer was still growing. That was nine months ago that he stopped, and he's still here, though he never fully recovered from all those treatments. So, I do think it's a legitimate question. But obviously, if the drugs are working, then it's a no-brainer.

My dad chose to stop his infusions because the side effects were severely affecting his quality of life, and after three rounds of Ipi, four of Keytruda and two of Opdivo, the cancer was still growing. That was nine months ago that he stopped, and he's still here, though he never fully recovered from all those treatments. So, I do think it's a legitimate question. But obviously, if the drugs are working, then it's a no-brainer.

My dad chose to stop his infusions because the side effects were severely affecting his quality of life, and after three rounds of Ipi, four of Keytruda and two of Opdivo, the cancer was still growing. That was nine months ago that he stopped, and he's still here, though he never fully recovered from all those treatments. So, I do think it's a legitimate question. But obviously, if the drugs are working, then it's a no-brainer.

I haven't really posted anything the past few months, but I've checked the forum pretty regularly, mainly to know how you're doing, Artie. I think all of us who have interacted with you feel a special bond with you. I've been so amazed and so impressed with the mettle you've shown in refusing to give up, but at the same time I understand that there must come a point when hope for the future and joy in the present escape you and that you just want to rest and not feel pain anymore.

I'm not a particularly religious person, but I do believe that God has a plan for us and that He knows the day we will come to Him. I also believe there is a plan in our suffering, though many times we're unable to see it. In your case, it's glaringly obvious. I don't know what marks you made on the world before melanoma, but I know the huge mark you have made on all of us during your journey and through your unique ability to overcome your pain and your struggles through sheer will and positive thinking. If you choose to leave us, then leave us knowing that you have changed all of us in some way and made us better people. 

Listen to your heart. You have so many people here thinking of you and praying for you. Don't think for a moment that you will let anyone down. You've been, and will continue to be, our hero — all your messages of hope and bravery and not going down without a fight will be here to inspire so many more people who need to hear them. 

Sending you hugs and love, and wishing you peace and comfort in whichever path you choose.

Elaine 

I haven't really posted anything the past few months, but I've checked the forum pretty regularly, mainly to know how you're doing, Artie. I think all of us who have interacted with you feel a special bond with you. I've been so amazed and so impressed with the mettle you've shown in refusing to give up, but at the same time I understand that there must come a point when hope for the future and joy in the present escape you and that you just want to rest and not feel pain anymore.

I'm not a particularly religious person, but I do believe that God has a plan for us and that He knows the day we will come to Him. I also believe there is a plan in our suffering, though many times we're unable to see it. In your case, it's glaringly obvious. I don't know what marks you made on the world before melanoma, but I know the huge mark you have made on all of us during your journey and through your unique ability to overcome your pain and your struggles through sheer will and positive thinking. If you choose to leave us, then leave us knowing that you have changed all of us in some way and made us better people. 

Listen to your heart. You have so many people here thinking of you and praying for you. Don't think for a moment that you will let anyone down. You've been, and will continue to be, our hero — all your messages of hope and bravery and not going down without a fight will be here to inspire so many more people who need to hear them. 

Sending you hugs and love, and wishing you peace and comfort in whichever path you choose.

Elaine 

I haven't really posted anything the past few months, but I've checked the forum pretty regularly, mainly to know how you're doing, Artie. I think all of us who have interacted with you feel a special bond with you. I've been so amazed and so impressed with the mettle you've shown in refusing to give up, but at the same time I understand that there must come a point when hope for the future and joy in the present escape you and that you just want to rest and not feel pain anymore.

I'm not a particularly religious person, but I do believe that God has a plan for us and that He knows the day we will come to Him. I also believe there is a plan in our suffering, though many times we're unable to see it. In your case, it's glaringly obvious. I don't know what marks you made on the world before melanoma, but I know the huge mark you have made on all of us during your journey and through your unique ability to overcome your pain and your struggles through sheer will and positive thinking. If you choose to leave us, then leave us knowing that you have changed all of us in some way and made us better people. 

Listen to your heart. You have so many people here thinking of you and praying for you. Don't think for a moment that you will let anyone down. You've been, and will continue to be, our hero — all your messages of hope and bravery and not going down without a fight will be here to inspire so many more people who need to hear them. 

Sending you hugs and love, and wishing you peace and comfort in whichever path you choose.

Elaine 

Why would you accuse Bonusfries of being a spammer? He posted nothing spammish, has been a member for over a year, and has posted in the past as well. Be careful to not be so overly zealous that you offend a "real" person who is also suffering from this terrible disease.

Why would you accuse Bonusfries of being a spammer? He posted nothing spammish, has been a member for over a year, and has posted in the past as well. Be careful to not be so overly zealous that you offend a "real" person who is also suffering from this terrible disease.

Why would you accuse Bonusfries of being a spammer? He posted nothing spammish, has been a member for over a year, and has posted in the past as well. Be careful to not be so overly zealous that you offend a "real" person who is also suffering from this terrible disease.

Honestly, I don't know since my dad had no sub-qs  beyond the tumor on his leg. I'm wondering, though, if it could be a basal cell. 

Honestly, I don't know since my dad had no sub-qs  beyond the tumor on his leg. I'm wondering, though, if it could be a basal cell. 

Honestly, I don't know since my dad had no sub-qs  beyond the tumor on his leg. I'm wondering, though, if it could be a basal cell.