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Rick from NC
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Rick from NC

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      • July 6, 2021 at 11:05 am
      Rick from NC
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        Dx Stage 4 in Oct 1991, complete response to IL-2 at NIH in 1992, so coming up on 29 years NED.
        • May 27, 2021 at 9:53 am
        Rick from NC
        Participant
          Hi, Cindy,

          Not sure how much it relates, but back in 1992 when I received IL-2 for my melanoma, I ended up hypothyroid and went on Synthroid for 1-2 years as I recall.  My thyroid gradually recovered, and I’ve been euthyroid ever since.

          Best wishes, Rick

          • May 1, 2018 at 12:54 am
          Rick from NC
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            I second John's comments.  I'm coming up on 26 years NED after IL-2 complete response in 1992 at NIH.  I was 36 years old at that time; now I'm 62.  Complete responses are often durable!  I still read this site frequently and wish all of you the best.

            • July 8, 2017 at 1:01 am
            Rick from NC
            Participant

              Coming up on 25 years following a complete response to IL-2 at NIH in 1992.

              • January 16, 2017 at 2:14 am
              Rick from NC
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                I'll also chime in.  It was 25 years ago, in January 1992 that I had just been accepted at NIH.  I went through 3 rounds of IL-2 and became NED.  I was 35 then, and I just turned 61 yesterday.  I'm grateful for my good fortune.  My best to all of you.

                • January 16, 2017 at 2:14 am
                Rick from NC
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                  I'll also chime in.  It was 25 years ago, in January 1992 that I had just been accepted at NIH.  I went through 3 rounds of IL-2 and became NED.  I was 35 then, and I just turned 61 yesterday.  I'm grateful for my good fortune.  My best to all of you.

                  • January 16, 2017 at 2:14 am
                  Rick from NC
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                    I'll also chime in.  It was 25 years ago, in January 1992 that I had just been accepted at NIH.  I went through 3 rounds of IL-2 and became NED.  I was 35 then, and I just turned 61 yesterday.  I'm grateful for my good fortune.  My best to all of you.

                    • September 2, 2016 at 3:29 pm
                    Rick from NC
                    Participant

                      I've had 2 Mohs surgeries on my face, and the scars are barely noticeable.  Had my nose biopsied this morning; hope it's benign.  

                      • September 2, 2016 at 3:29 pm
                      Rick from NC
                      Participant

                        I've had 2 Mohs surgeries on my face, and the scars are barely noticeable.  Had my nose biopsied this morning; hope it's benign.  

                        • September 2, 2016 at 3:29 pm
                        Rick from NC
                        Participant

                          I've had 2 Mohs surgeries on my face, and the scars are barely noticeable.  Had my nose biopsied this morning; hope it's benign.  

                          • September 2, 2016 at 3:25 pm
                          Rick from NC
                          Participant

                            NED since 1992 following IL-2 at NIH for Stage 4 with sub-q and lung mets.  24 years now.  Treatments now are more effective.  Best wishes.

                            • September 2, 2016 at 3:25 pm
                            Rick from NC
                            Participant

                              NED since 1992 following IL-2 at NIH for Stage 4 with sub-q and lung mets.  24 years now.  Treatments now are more effective.  Best wishes.

                              • September 2, 2016 at 3:25 pm
                              Rick from NC
                              Participant

                                NED since 1992 following IL-2 at NIH for Stage 4 with sub-q and lung mets.  24 years now.  Treatments now are more effective.  Best wishes.

                                • November 24, 2015 at 2:15 am
                                Rick from NC
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                                  Diagnosed in Autumn 1991, Stage 4 with lung and sub-q mets; high-dose IL-2 at NIH in 1992 with complete response, and NED ever since–over 23 years now.  Rick in NC

                                  • November 24, 2015 at 2:15 am
                                  Rick from NC
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                                    Diagnosed in Autumn 1991, Stage 4 with lung and sub-q mets; high-dose IL-2 at NIH in 1992 with complete response, and NED ever since–over 23 years now.  Rick in NC

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