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Theresa123

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      Theresa123
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        We care.   We really do.  I have had Stage IV melanoma since 2009, and frankly, I think I am dealing some major psychological issues from going through so much.  sometimes I don't respond like I should to others' needs.  Sad, but true.  Please stay on. 

        Terri

        Theresa123
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          We care.   We really do.  I have had Stage IV melanoma since 2009, and frankly, I think I am dealing some major psychological issues from going through so much.  sometimes I don't respond like I should to others' needs.  Sad, but true.  Please stay on. 

          Terri

          Theresa123
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            We care.   We really do.  I have had Stage IV melanoma since 2009, and frankly, I think I am dealing some major psychological issues from going through so much.  sometimes I don't respond like I should to others' needs.  Sad, but true.  Please stay on. 

            Terri

            Theresa123
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              Bio was very, very hard.  I would look at other therapies first.  Bio is so toxic.  I could only do it 3 times.  It didn't work, and I was in ICU hallucinating.  I hate to be a naysayer, it might be a magic bullet for you, it sure wasn't for me.'Good Luck.

              Theresa123
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                Bio was very, very hard.  I would look at other therapies first.  Bio is so toxic.  I could only do it 3 times.  It didn't work, and I was in ICU hallucinating.  I hate to be a naysayer, it might be a magic bullet for you, it sure wasn't for me.'Good Luck.

                Theresa123
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                  Bio was very, very hard.  I would look at other therapies first.  Bio is so toxic.  I could only do it 3 times.  It didn't work, and I was in ICU hallucinating.  I hate to be a naysayer, it might be a magic bullet for you, it sure wasn't for me.'Good Luck.

                  Theresa123
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                    I could only go 7-8 bags.  I did it twice, it didn't work.  You are tuff, Kim!!!

                     

                    Theresa123
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                      I could only go 7-8 bags.  I did it twice, it didn't work.  You are tuff, Kim!!!

                       

                      Theresa123
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                        I could only go 7-8 bags.  I did it twice, it didn't work.  You are tuff, Kim!!!

                         

                        Theresa123
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                          Hi,  I was DX in June, 2009, and they gave me 3 months to live.  I set up my funeral and paid for it.  I am still here.  I don't know what did it but I was in the TIL trial in Maryland's NIH (it might have helped).    Nothing has actually worked.  I have grown tumors after Yervoy, Biochemo, interferon, and the TIL.  I have Stage IV tumors in me now.  I haven't had scans in a while.  I am doing the "wait and see" approach.  I hope it's not the  "wait and die" approach.  I am hoping something new comes out for Stage IV pts.  I am not eligible for any more clinical trials. 

                          good luck to you.  You are still here.  That is an inspiration.

                          Terri

                          Theresa123
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                            Hi,  I was DX in June, 2009, and they gave me 3 months to live.  I set up my funeral and paid for it.  I am still here.  I don't know what did it but I was in the TIL trial in Maryland's NIH (it might have helped).    Nothing has actually worked.  I have grown tumors after Yervoy, Biochemo, interferon, and the TIL.  I have Stage IV tumors in me now.  I haven't had scans in a while.  I am doing the "wait and see" approach.  I hope it's not the  "wait and die" approach.  I am hoping something new comes out for Stage IV pts.  I am not eligible for any more clinical trials. 

                            good luck to you.  You are still here.  That is an inspiration.

                            Terri

                            Theresa123
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                              Hi,  I was DX in June, 2009, and they gave me 3 months to live.  I set up my funeral and paid for it.  I am still here.  I don't know what did it but I was in the TIL trial in Maryland's NIH (it might have helped).    Nothing has actually worked.  I have grown tumors after Yervoy, Biochemo, interferon, and the TIL.  I have Stage IV tumors in me now.  I haven't had scans in a while.  I am doing the "wait and see" approach.  I hope it's not the  "wait and die" approach.  I am hoping something new comes out for Stage IV pts.  I am not eligible for any more clinical trials. 

                              good luck to you.  You are still here.  That is an inspiration.

                              Terri

                              Theresa123
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                                I agree.  I went through 3 bouts of biochemo 2 years ago with Dr. Gailani at Kaiser Riverside.  I don't think it is worth it.  Of course, I had growth of tumors so I wouldn't.  It is very, very toxic.  Watch out for the kidney and bladder problems, permanent damage to these organs.  I wouldn't do it again.

                                Theresa123
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                                  I agree.  I went through 3 bouts of biochemo 2 years ago with Dr. Gailani at Kaiser Riverside.  I don't think it is worth it.  Of course, I had growth of tumors so I wouldn't.  It is very, very toxic.  Watch out for the kidney and bladder problems, permanent damage to these organs.  I wouldn't do it again.

                                  Theresa123
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                                    I agree.  I went through 3 bouts of biochemo 2 years ago with Dr. Gailani at Kaiser Riverside.  I don't think it is worth it.  Of course, I had growth of tumors so I wouldn't.  It is very, very toxic.  Watch out for the kidney and bladder problems, permanent damage to these organs.  I wouldn't do it again.

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