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      Kim41
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        Hello Jenny,so sorry for your diagnosis and the loss of your son. I too am stage 3a with just a few cells in the sentinel lymph node. I chose watch and wait and have been Ned since diagnosis November 2011.  I almost decided to do the interferon because I was just so scared of not fighting it. I did my own research on the studies done and that's how I made my choice. There are options now to choose. Good luck and prayers sent your way. Stay strong. 

        Kim

         

        Kim41
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          Hello Jenny,so sorry for your diagnosis and the loss of your son. I too am stage 3a with just a few cells in the sentinel lymph node. I chose watch and wait and have been Ned since diagnosis November 2011.  I almost decided to do the interferon because I was just so scared of not fighting it. I did my own research on the studies done and that's how I made my choice. There are options now to choose. Good luck and prayers sent your way. Stay strong. 

          Kim

           

          Kim41
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            Hello Jenny,so sorry for your diagnosis and the loss of your son. I too am stage 3a with just a few cells in the sentinel lymph node. I chose watch and wait and have been Ned since diagnosis November 2011.  I almost decided to do the interferon because I was just so scared of not fighting it. I did my own research on the studies done and that's how I made my choice. There are options now to choose. Good luck and prayers sent your way. Stay strong. 

            Kim

             

            Kim41
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              I agree with many of the other posts. I remember feeling like it was a death sentence and the anxiety was overwhelming. It just takes time and it gets easier and as time goes on you will spend less time thinking or worrying about it. I guess when I realized that what is to happen will happen no matter how much time I spend fretting over it. I just hate that every ache and pain you have at first you think it could be Melanoma returning. Just remember we all have aches and pains. I always give it some time and they go away. I was diagnosed stage 3a 2011 and have been NED ever since. I have had some scares with PET scans but all turned out to be nothing. It will get better, but I so much remember just how your feeling. Good thoughts sent your way.   Kim

               

              Kim41
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                I agree with many of the other posts. I remember feeling like it was a death sentence and the anxiety was overwhelming. It just takes time and it gets easier and as time goes on you will spend less time thinking or worrying about it. I guess when I realized that what is to happen will happen no matter how much time I spend fretting over it. I just hate that every ache and pain you have at first you think it could be Melanoma returning. Just remember we all have aches and pains. I always give it some time and they go away. I was diagnosed stage 3a 2011 and have been NED ever since. I have had some scares with PET scans but all turned out to be nothing. It will get better, but I so much remember just how your feeling. Good thoughts sent your way.   Kim

                 

                Kim41
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                  I agree with many of the other posts. I remember feeling like it was a death sentence and the anxiety was overwhelming. It just takes time and it gets easier and as time goes on you will spend less time thinking or worrying about it. I guess when I realized that what is to happen will happen no matter how much time I spend fretting over it. I just hate that every ache and pain you have at first you think it could be Melanoma returning. Just remember we all have aches and pains. I always give it some time and they go away. I was diagnosed stage 3a 2011 and have been NED ever since. I have had some scares with PET scans but all turned out to be nothing. It will get better, but I so much remember just how your feeling. Good thoughts sent your way.   Kim

                   

                  Kim41
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                    So glad to hear your good news. I am 3a and just celebrating 2 yrs ned. I pray for continued good health for you.
                    Kim41
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                      So glad to hear your good news. I am 3a and just celebrating 2 yrs ned. I pray for continued good health for you.
                      Kim41
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                        So glad to hear your good news. I am 3a and just celebrating 2 yrs ned. I pray for continued good health for you.
                        Kim41
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                          So glad to hear your good news. It gives us all hope. I am happy and will keep you in my prayers.

                          Kim41
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                            So glad to hear your good news. It gives us all hope. I am happy and will keep you in my prayers.

                            Kim41
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                              So glad to hear your good news. It gives us all hope. I am happy and will keep you in my prayers.

                              Kim41
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                                Great news! So glad to read good news. It gives others hope.
                                Kim41
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                                  Great news! So glad to read good news. It gives others hope.
                                  Kim41
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                                    Great news! So glad to read good news. It gives others hope.
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