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      • September 26, 2011 at 1:05 am
      MaryBZ
      Participant

      Katy,

      So sorry to hear your news.  I have been thinking about you a lot and hoped we cross paths Friday at Dr. Albertini's office.  I am at a loss for words.  I truly felt we'd both have NED status to report. I am so angry at melanoma but so encouraged by you as I know eventually I will find myself in your shoes. FIGHT LIKE A GIRL AND KICK mels ASS!

       

      Prayerfully yours,

      Mary (NED 2 years)

      • September 26, 2011 at 1:05 am
      MaryBZ
      Participant

      Katy,

      So sorry to hear your news.  I have been thinking about you a lot and hoped we cross paths Friday at Dr. Albertini's office.  I am at a loss for words.  I truly felt we'd both have NED status to report. I am so angry at melanoma but so encouraged by you as I know eventually I will find myself in your shoes. FIGHT LIKE A GIRL AND KICK mels ASS!

       

      Prayerfully yours,

      Mary (NED 2 years)

      • August 13, 2011 at 8:25 pm
      MaryBZ
      Participant

      Nick,

      I have been following your journey on your blog.  I can not express as eloquently as you how melanoma has impacted my life a well as those around me.  And although I have not been through the numerous procedures and treatments as your wife and therefore can't know what you are all going through, I keep you in my daily prayers.

      Caringly,

      Mary

      • August 13, 2011 at 8:25 pm
      MaryBZ
      Participant

      Nick,

      I have been following your journey on your blog.  I can not express as eloquently as you how melanoma has impacted my life a well as those around me.  And although I have not been through the numerous procedures and treatments as your wife and therefore can't know what you are all going through, I keep you in my daily prayers.

      Caringly,

      Mary

      • August 3, 2011 at 5:57 pm
      MaryBZ
      Participant

      Jill and Family,

      I weep as I read your post.  I have been following your journey since mine began in Feb 2009. My "spot" was in almost the exact location as Eric's, in fact our skin grafts look eerily similar.  Although I am a firm believer in faith and that God doesn't want to see his children sick, I grapple at times like this to fully comprehend his plan.  I know you will find strength as your next journey begins and I will continue to pray for you and your family.

      Caringly,

      Mary

      • August 3, 2011 at 5:57 pm
      MaryBZ
      Participant

      Jill and Family,

      I weep as I read your post.  I have been following your journey since mine began in Feb 2009. My "spot" was in almost the exact location as Eric's, in fact our skin grafts look eerily similar.  Although I am a firm believer in faith and that God doesn't want to see his children sick, I grapple at times like this to fully comprehend his plan.  I know you will find strength as your next journey begins and I will continue to pray for you and your family.

      Caringly,

      Mary

      • February 8, 2011 at 12:34 am
      MaryBZ
      Participant

      SOOOO very happy for you!  I'll continue to keep you in my prayers.  I had my PET scan last Friday in Madison and am happy to report that by the grace of God I am 17 months NED.  Hoping to increase my time at work next year as I feel the "monkey is off my back".  I have let melanoma dicate too much of my life these past 2 years.  I must start living now!  

       

      Mary 

      • February 8, 2011 at 12:34 am
      MaryBZ
      Participant

      SOOOO very happy for you!  I'll continue to keep you in my prayers.  I had my PET scan last Friday in Madison and am happy to report that by the grace of God I am 17 months NED.  Hoping to increase my time at work next year as I feel the "monkey is off my back".  I have let melanoma dicate too much of my life these past 2 years.  I must start living now!  

       

      Mary 

      • January 18, 2011 at 12:22 am
      MaryBZ
      Participant

      Hi Katy,

      This is your neighbor Mary, from Little Chute.  I saw the article Gloria West wrote about you in the Post Crescent last week.  I was so praying all was well with you.  I don't know much about craniotomies but want to offer my support and encouragement to you and your husband.  If there is anything (I know everyone says this but I truly mean it.) I can do please contact me at mbz@charter.net or 920.740.8277.  Do you have dogs/pets that need looking after?  A gift card to your favorite store or restaurant?  I'm a terrible cook otherwise I'd offer to bring you chicken soup!!!  You name it and I'm there for you!

      Keep fighting.  Through your strength you give all of us warriors hope.

       

      Mary

      • January 18, 2011 at 12:22 am
      MaryBZ
      Participant

      Hi Katy,

      This is your neighbor Mary, from Little Chute.  I saw the article Gloria West wrote about you in the Post Crescent last week.  I was so praying all was well with you.  I don't know much about craniotomies but want to offer my support and encouragement to you and your husband.  If there is anything (I know everyone says this but I truly mean it.) I can do please contact me at mbz@charter.net or 920.740.8277.  Do you have dogs/pets that need looking after?  A gift card to your favorite store or restaurant?  I'm a terrible cook otherwise I'd offer to bring you chicken soup!!!  You name it and I'm there for you!

      Keep fighting.  Through your strength you give all of us warriors hope.

       

      Mary

      • January 8, 2011 at 5:31 pm
      MaryBZ
      Participant

      I used Intron-A (interferon) May-June of 2009.  It is like an epi-pen so only one shot each of the 3 days was necessary.  I did just visit the Intron-A web site and it is still available, however, it appears it is used in patients 18 years and older.  Not sure why? 

       

      Mary

      • February 2, 2011 at 8:49 pm
      MaryBZ
      Participant

      Hi Cindy,

      I hope you and your husband like Dr. Albertini as much as I do.  He is very compassionate and I never feel rushed when  I see him.  I see him this Friday as well.  I have a 9:30 PET scan and then I see him at around 1:00.  Praying for continued NED status but am also prepared for the worst.

       

      Mary from Little Chute (near Appleton smiley)

      • February 2, 2011 at 8:49 pm
      MaryBZ
      Participant

      Hi Cindy,

      I hope you and your husband like Dr. Albertini as much as I do.  He is very compassionate and I never feel rushed when  I see him.  I see him this Friday as well.  I have a 9:30 PET scan and then I see him at around 1:00.  Praying for continued NED status but am also prepared for the worst.

       

      Mary from Little Chute (near Appleton smiley)

      • February 2, 2011 at 1:04 am
      MaryBZ
      Participant

      Hi Katy.

       

      Mary here.  My charter e-mail account has been down since last Thursday and if I could speak with an "agent" who speaks English I can decipher I might have this problem fixed by now!!  Anyway, hope all is well with you and if you want to contact my alternative e-mal it is mbz@nbowmanconsulting.com Thinking of you oftensmiley

       

      MaryBZ

      • February 2, 2011 at 1:04 am
      MaryBZ
      Participant

      Hi Katy.

       

      Mary here.  My charter e-mail account has been down since last Thursday and if I could speak with an "agent" who speaks English I can decipher I might have this problem fixed by now!!  Anyway, hope all is well with you and if you want to contact my alternative e-mal it is mbz@nbowmanconsulting.com Thinking of you oftensmiley

       

      MaryBZ

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