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      peacefrog521
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        Hi..Im 35 and also just diagnosed with mel stage IV. I also feel scared and wonder why me? I meet with a clinical trial doctor to discuss my options. My pet scan said it spread to my lungs and in my lyph nodes. All from some stupid mole that was melanoma 3 yrs ago and it returned w vengeance. Hang in there..hopefully we both get the treatment to fix us…good luck buddy…i just joined here 2 wks ago…talk to ya soon

        peacefrog521
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          Hi..Im 35 and also just diagnosed with mel stage IV. I also feel scared and wonder why me? I meet with a clinical trial doctor to discuss my options. My pet scan said it spread to my lungs and in my lyph nodes. All from some stupid mole that was melanoma 3 yrs ago and it returned w vengeance. Hang in there..hopefully we both get the treatment to fix us…good luck buddy…i just joined here 2 wks ago…talk to ya soon

          peacefrog521
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            I dont know how to thank every person who responded to me nore have the time with computer access…but all your stories here make me believe i have hope. im balling my eyes out now knowing there are people concerned about me and caring enuff to write bak…i cant even spell right cuz my eyes are fogging up. my father sending me and my  7 yr old daughter to florida for a vacation. Then when i get back on the 29th i am going in hospital for the IL-2 treatment. They told me the other week i only had couple spots on one side of my lungs..but they lied. My doctor from St lukes told me i apparently have an inumerous amount of spots all over and its in my uterus….i heard the tim mcgraw song the other day driving…"live like u were dying" and it really hit me hard knowing im in that situation. Im trying to be strong but at the same time im scared as hell….i want my life and this isnt fair for ANYONE to deal with this thing called cancer that destroys families and lives…i want to be strong but its hard.

            peacefrog521
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              I dont know how to thank every person who responded to me nore have the time with computer access…but all your stories here make me believe i have hope. im balling my eyes out now knowing there are people concerned about me and caring enuff to write bak…i cant even spell right cuz my eyes are fogging up. my father sending me and my  7 yr old daughter to florida for a vacation. Then when i get back on the 29th i am going in hospital for the IL-2 treatment. They told me the other week i only had couple spots on one side of my lungs..but they lied. My doctor from St lukes told me i apparently have an inumerous amount of spots all over and its in my uterus….i heard the tim mcgraw song the other day driving…"live like u were dying" and it really hit me hard knowing im in that situation. Im trying to be strong but at the same time im scared as hell….i want my life and this isnt fair for ANYONE to deal with this thing called cancer that destroys families and lives…i want to be strong but its hard.

              peacefrog521
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                I dont know how to thank every person who responded to me nore have the time with computer access…but all your stories here make me believe i have hope. im balling my eyes out now knowing there are people concerned about me and caring enuff to write bak…i cant even spell right cuz my eyes are fogging up. my father sending me and my  7 yr old daughter to florida for a vacation. Then when i get back on the 29th i am going in hospital for the IL-2 treatment. They told me the other week i only had couple spots on one side of my lungs..but they lied. My doctor from St lukes told me i apparently have an inumerous amount of spots all over and its in my uterus….i heard the tim mcgraw song the other day driving…"live like u were dying" and it really hit me hard knowing im in that situation. Im trying to be strong but at the same time im scared as hell….i want my life and this isnt fair for ANYONE to deal with this thing called cancer that destroys families and lives…i want to be strong but its hard.

                peacefrog521
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                  I dont know how to thank every person who responded to me nore have the time with computer access…but all your stories here make me believe i have hope. im balling my eyes out now knowing there are people concerned about me and caring enuff to write bak…i cant even spell right cuz my eyes are fogging up. my father sending me and my  7 yr old daughter to florida for a vacation. Then when i get back on the 29th i am going in hospital for the IL-2 treatment. They told me the other week i only had couple spots on one side of my lungs..but they lied. My doctor from St lukes told me i apparently have an inumerous amount of spots all over and its in my uterus….i heard the tim mcgraw song the other day driving…"live like u were dying" and it really hit me hard knowing im in that situation. Im trying to be strong but at the same time im scared as hell….i want my life and this isnt fair for ANYONE to deal with this thing called cancer that destroys families and lives…i want to be strong but its hard.

                  peacefrog521
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                    I have my appointment tomorrow. I think one option is IL-2…i read about that but im scared either way u look at it. I feel like i have 4-6 months with my children…

                    peacefrog521
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                      I have my appointment tomorrow. I think one option is IL-2…i read about that but im scared either way u look at it. I feel like i have 4-6 months with my children…

                      peacefrog521
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                        Thank you for your words of encouragement. Since it is taking so long im actually planning a 4 day trip to florida with my daughter so I can see her eyes lite up at Disney…It will also give me time to breathe…I plan on responding to everyone who was kind enough to take time and send me a note. It feels like Im part of a FAMILY who knows what Im going thru. i want to thank u all

                        peacefrog521
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                          Thank you for your words of encouragement. Since it is taking so long im actually planning a 4 day trip to florida with my daughter so I can see her eyes lite up at Disney…It will also give me time to breathe…I plan on responding to everyone who was kind enough to take time and send me a note. It feels like Im part of a FAMILY who knows what Im going thru. i want to thank u all

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