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    • January 2, 2018 at 4:56 pm
    Bradley75
    Participant

      Hi everyone,

      I had my first PET scan and MRI since my surgery in late October of this year.  The scans got moved up a few weeks because of two suspicious lumps I found on the back of my head.  After scans and a ultrasound guided needle biopsy, the lumps are not melanoma.  They are reactive lymph nodes.  I have had those a few times over the years and each time they cause more anxiety than they should. 

      My PET shows no evidence of disease anywhere in my body.  I never thought I would be able to say that again.  The plan is to continue Keytruda every three weeks and re-scan in late March.  It has been a wild ride.  Nice to start the new year with great news.

      Brad

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        • January 2, 2018 at 5:28 pm
        jennunicorn
        Participant

          Awesome news Brad! Happy new year!

          • January 2, 2018 at 5:49 pm
          sister of patient
          Participant

            That is fantastic news Brad!! So pleased for you – and thank you for sharing it!!! Happy New Year and best wishes always!

            Barb

            • January 3, 2018 at 7:48 pm
            casagrayson
            Participant

              Such good news, Brad.  I hope 2018 turns out to be a healthy and happy year for you!

              • January 4, 2018 at 1:03 am
              TexMelanomex
              Participant

                Awesome news! I'm really happy for you! I got some good news today myself and will post later in the week after all appointments are complete. Happy 2018 brother!

                • January 4, 2018 at 1:33 am
                Bubbles
                Participant

                  Congrats!  Happy NEW year!!  celeste

                  • January 4, 2018 at 4:42 am
                  CancerSpouse
                  Participant

                    Hurray! Keep the good news coming. ~ Carol

                    • January 16, 2018 at 2:59 pm
                    Scooby123
                    Participant

                      So pleased for you Brad, Great news for the new year.

                      Scooby❤️

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