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      mhensley1
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        My husband just finished his second dose of Yervoy. He has minor symptoms, lite irritability, now itching a lot more. One little open small scratch, very numb feet and pain in his bones. However, the side affects are minimal compared to the IL-2 so he is happy. His last scan showed 5 tumors with one bone mets measuring 16 suv. The others are one on each side of his upper back, one in his clavicle, one on the AP window and the largest in his hip bone.

        We are praying for some shrinkage and to be honest we have no idea what to expect. He was diagnosed last year April 16. He has had two surgeries but the tumors kept growing and spreading. He did 6 bio-chemos but his body could not tolerate the chemo and there was growth no slowing of the tumors.

        What keeps both of us strong is our faith in God and I feel so sad when I see some of the newer people find out about their cancer and how scares they must feel. There are some difficult days for both of us for different reasons our children being the greatest. My husbands first wife died of the same cancer leaving him with four children and now they are all 15 years older facing this with their father. We now have seven children. Keep fighting and trusting!

        mhensley1
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          My husband just finished his second dose of Yervoy. He has minor symptoms, lite irritability, now itching a lot more. One little open small scratch, very numb feet and pain in his bones. However, the side affects are minimal compared to the IL-2 so he is happy. His last scan showed 5 tumors with one bone mets measuring 16 suv. The others are one on each side of his upper back, one in his clavicle, one on the AP window and the largest in his hip bone.

          We are praying for some shrinkage and to be honest we have no idea what to expect. He was diagnosed last year April 16. He has had two surgeries but the tumors kept growing and spreading. He did 6 bio-chemos but his body could not tolerate the chemo and there was growth no slowing of the tumors.

          What keeps both of us strong is our faith in God and I feel so sad when I see some of the newer people find out about their cancer and how scares they must feel. There are some difficult days for both of us for different reasons our children being the greatest. My husbands first wife died of the same cancer leaving him with four children and now they are all 15 years older facing this with their father. We now have seven children. Keep fighting and trusting!

          mhensley1
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            My husband just finished his second dose of Yervoy. He has minor symptoms, lite irritability, now itching a lot more. One little open small scratch, very numb feet and pain in his bones. However, the side affects are minimal compared to the IL-2 so he is happy. His last scan showed 5 tumors with one bone mets measuring 16 suv. The others are one on each side of his upper back, one in his clavicle, one on the AP window and the largest in his hip bone.

            We are praying for some shrinkage and to be honest we have no idea what to expect. He was diagnosed last year April 16. He has had two surgeries but the tumors kept growing and spreading. He did 6 bio-chemos but his body could not tolerate the chemo and there was growth no slowing of the tumors.

            What keeps both of us strong is our faith in God and I feel so sad when I see some of the newer people find out about their cancer and how scares they must feel. There are some difficult days for both of us for different reasons our children being the greatest. My husbands first wife died of the same cancer leaving him with four children and now they are all 15 years older facing this with their father. We now have seven children. Keep fighting and trusting!

            mhensley1
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              My husband just started Yervoy today. He has stage 4 which was diagnosed last year, April 16th. He did the bio-chemo, 6 rounds and the last two were difficult. His body could not handle the IL-2 very well. There were new growths as well and a little shrinkage of some of his tumors.

              Sorry…so much to write…but today was his first infusion. We will let you know how it goes. Keep up the fight!

               

              Hey Friends, 
               
              Here is the update….hit the link for the rest. Love you guys and thank you for your prayers and support.
               
              Since last year April 16th when we found out from our good friend Dr. Lee, that Eric had stage IIIb melanoma our lives have been a whirlwind of hospital visits, stays, surgeries, research and chemo. One day we are hopeful, the next overwhelmed depending on the doctors but trusting the Lord in the process that whatever happens, He gets the glory.
               

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                mhensley1
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                  Eric completed his third Yervoy treatment May 3rd, 2013. He felt sick from this one. A little fluish…..and felt sharp pains in his legs. His neuropathy is very painful. Also, his legs were very stiff that night and the next morning. He is feeling better with regards to the stiffness but the pain is still there. He is a lot more tired from this third round. 

                  His next treatment will be his 4th then will come the scan. Praying that it goes well. 

                  mhensley1
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                    Eric completed his third Yervoy treatment May 3rd, 2013. He felt sick from this one. A little fluish…..and felt sharp pains in his legs. His neuropathy is very painful. Also, his legs were very stiff that night and the next morning. He is feeling better with regards to the stiffness but the pain is still there. He is a lot more tired from this third round. 

                    His next treatment will be his 4th then will come the scan. Praying that it goes well. 

                    mhensley1
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                      Eric completed his third Yervoy treatment May 3rd, 2013. He felt sick from this one. A little fluish…..and felt sharp pains in his legs. His neuropathy is very painful. Also, his legs were very stiff that night and the next morning. He is feeling better with regards to the stiffness but the pain is still there. He is a lot more tired from this third round. 

                      His next treatment will be his 4th then will come the scan. Praying that it goes well. 

                    mhensley1
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                      My husband just started Yervoy today. He has stage 4 which was diagnosed last year, April 16th. He did the bio-chemo, 6 rounds and the last two were difficult. His body could not handle the IL-2 very well. There were new growths as well and a little shrinkage of some of his tumors.

                      Sorry…so much to write…but today was his first infusion. We will let you know how it goes. Keep up the fight!

                       

                      Hey Friends, 
                       
                      Here is the update….hit the link for the rest. Love you guys and thank you for your prayers and support.
                       
                      Since last year April 16th when we found out from our good friend Dr. Lee, that Eric had stage IIIb melanoma our lives have been a whirlwind of hospital visits, stays, surgeries, research and chemo. One day we are hopeful, the next overwhelmed depending on the doctors but trusting the Lord in the process that whatever happens, He gets the glory.
                       

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                      mhensley1
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                        My husband just started Yervoy today. He has stage 4 which was diagnosed last year, April 16th. He did the bio-chemo, 6 rounds and the last two were difficult. His body could not handle the IL-2 very well. There were new growths as well and a little shrinkage of some of his tumors.

                        Sorry…so much to write…but today was his first infusion. We will let you know how it goes. Keep up the fight!

                         

                        Hey Friends, 
                         
                        Here is the update….hit the link for the rest. Love you guys and thank you for your prayers and support.
                         
                        Since last year April 16th when we found out from our good friend Dr. Lee, that Eric had stage IIIb melanoma our lives have been a whirlwind of hospital visits, stays, surgeries, research and chemo. One day we are hopeful, the next overwhelmed depending on the doctors but trusting the Lord in the process that whatever happens, He gets the glory.
                         

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                        mhensley1
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                          Hey Chet, 

                           

                          How are you doing?

                           

                          Michelle Hensley

                          wife of a stage IV metastatic melanoma

                          mhensley1
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                            Hey Chet, 

                             

                            How are you doing?

                             

                            Michelle Hensley

                            wife of a stage IV metastatic melanoma

                            mhensley1
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                              Hey Chet, 

                               

                              How are you doing?

                               

                              Michelle Hensley

                              wife of a stage IV metastatic melanoma

                              mhensley1
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                                Thanks for sharing on the Zelboraf…..the bio-chemo is so rough on my husband who has stage IV melanoma mets to the hip bone. We are considering using this. 

                                mhensley1
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                                  Thanks for sharing on the Zelboraf…..the bio-chemo is so rough on my husband who has stage IV melanoma mets to the hip bone. We are considering using this. 

                                  mhensley1
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                                    Thanks for sharing on the Zelboraf…..the bio-chemo is so rough on my husband who has stage IV melanoma mets to the hip bone. We are considering using this. 

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