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reyjay123

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-The melanoma fist was found when she was 25 and they cut it out of her lower leg.
-Now at age 55, it moved into to her limp nodes on the same leg.
-They surgically removed the limp nodes and she had a major infection to deal with for several weeks.
-After more biopsies and appointments they found that the cancer had moved in the form of a tumor wrap around her main artery in her leg.
-They gave her 6 months to live and told her there is nothing else they can do.
-I have heard of people getting through these things or at least having hope and living a longer healthier life then they would have if they had given up.
-My main concern is finding somewhere that treats mind body and soul. She needs to have someone to talk to who is positive and makes her feel better, and this has not happened.

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reyjay123

Initial Diagnosis Month

July

Initial Diagnosis Year

2010

Stage at Diagnosis

Stage 3

Current Stage

Stage 4