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      Reservoir Dog
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        Hey there,

        First, congrats on the wonderful news!  I can't imagine how difficult this process must be for a Mom…  which is why I'm writting.

        I'm a 39 yr old male dealing w/ stage IIIa melanoma.  I adore my Mom and know she's been torn up about my treatments over the past couple years (Interferon, CT Scans, Pet Scans, 3 Excessions to cut out melanoma on my right cheek (face Cheek!).  I'm just curious to see how you are handling things…  and hence, how my Mom might be handling things?  Any advice or words of wisdom would be greatly appreciated?

        Lastly, good luck to your son.  Tell him to stay away from Milk and Sugar as much as he can.  Sugar feeds cancer and the mucous created from drinking milk… also feeds cancer. 

        You guys are in my thoughts and prayers!

        Reservoir Dog
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          Hey there,

          First, congrats on the wonderful news!  I can't imagine how difficult this process must be for a Mom…  which is why I'm writting.

          I'm a 39 yr old male dealing w/ stage IIIa melanoma.  I adore my Mom and know she's been torn up about my treatments over the past couple years (Interferon, CT Scans, Pet Scans, 3 Excessions to cut out melanoma on my right cheek (face Cheek!).  I'm just curious to see how you are handling things…  and hence, how my Mom might be handling things?  Any advice or words of wisdom would be greatly appreciated?

          Lastly, good luck to your son.  Tell him to stay away from Milk and Sugar as much as he can.  Sugar feeds cancer and the mucous created from drinking milk… also feeds cancer. 

          You guys are in my thoughts and prayers!

          Reservoir Dog
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            Hey there Vermont_Donna,

               I wanted to thank you for being so gracious with your reply.  I truly appreciate the insight and words of wisdom!  I was pretty down last week when I initially posted.  My oncologist, whom I don't think specializes in Melanoma, said she wanted to put me on Leukine to extend my life as long as possible.  I went to my surgical oncologist earlier this week who DOES specialize in Melanoma.  He said that the majority of all "lethal" cases of melanoma show signs of metastizing to other areas within the first 2 years.  Since my face was initially sliced up over 2 yrs ago, the risk of mets has declined a bit. 

            I wanted to let you know that even though we are thousands of miles apart, you are in my thoughts and prayers.  I pray that God's loving Grace showers you and your family during these extreme times.  Blessings!

            Dallas_Patrick!

            Reservoir Dog
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              Hey there Vermont_Donna,

                 I wanted to thank you for being so gracious with your reply.  I truly appreciate the insight and words of wisdom!  I was pretty down last week when I initially posted.  My oncologist, whom I don't think specializes in Melanoma, said she wanted to put me on Leukine to extend my life as long as possible.  I went to my surgical oncologist earlier this week who DOES specialize in Melanoma.  He said that the majority of all "lethal" cases of melanoma show signs of metastizing to other areas within the first 2 years.  Since my face was initially sliced up over 2 yrs ago, the risk of mets has declined a bit. 

              I wanted to let you know that even though we are thousands of miles apart, you are in my thoughts and prayers.  I pray that God's loving Grace showers you and your family during these extreme times.  Blessings!

              Dallas_Patrick!

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