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    • March 4, 2018 at 2:53 am
    Ridingaroundwith27Jennifers
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      Hi All,

      Just wanted to share that after a very long and intense year and 5 months of very scary ups and downs with this disease my last CT scan showed only ground glass areas.  The oncologist was happy to announce she considers me NED!  She then told me that since I had the brain tumor the last time I was off treatment that we needed to continue with the Opdivo at least another year.  

      Despite the great news I'm hesitant to be too happy and reluctant to consider myself in the clear.  I worry that this will not be my last dance with this devil.  I'm still bearing the scars from the brain surgery and radiation.   My right foot is still numb from the crainiotomy.  I'm still not mentally whole.  

      Thanks to all of you who have helped me carry on and stay strong.  Your guidance and support have meant the world.  To those who feel like they are in the worst of it please stay strong and keep fighting.  May your NED diagnosis be just around the corner.  

      Good wishes to you all,

      Jennifer

       

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        • March 4, 2018 at 3:47 am
        sister of patient
        Participant

          Yayyyy!! Congratulations Jennifer – so pleased for you, you've been through enough!! May this be your forever diagnosis!! Best wishes always!

          Barb

          • March 4, 2018 at 5:40 am
          jennunicorn
          Participant

            So happy to hear the good news!!

            • March 4, 2018 at 7:04 am
            Sharon93065
            Participant

              Jennifer, my first petscan showed lung mass, following two metscans showed groundglass, and the 4th one two weeks ago showed NO groundglass.  Thank you for letting us know.  My MRI June '17 was clear, the M
              ​RI two weeks ago showed two small dots in brain, praying that next MRI in two weeks will be better.  But knowing what you went thru with  your brain give me hope. I do get Opdivo every other week now.   Thank you for sharing your journey. Sharon

              • March 4, 2018 at 2:13 pm
              Scooby123
              Participant

                So so pleased for you Jennifer. Long may you be NED.

                Scooby❤️

                • March 4, 2018 at 5:53 pm
                TexMelanomex
                Participant

                  YESSSSSSSS!! Nice work Warrior!

                  • March 4, 2018 at 6:02 pm
                  jbronicki
                  Participant

                    Now that's the kind of news we like to hear on this board!  Wonderful news Jennifer, congrats.  Tex is right, you are warrior.

                    Best,
                    Jackie

                    • March 4, 2018 at 9:21 pm
                    CancerSpouse
                    Participant

                      Jennifer, Great news! I think your cautions optimism is a smart approach, especially since you seem to be forging on with work and the rest of your life. Hoping that this really will be the last dance with the devil for you. ~ carol

                      • March 4, 2018 at 9:21 pm
                      CancerSpouse
                      Participant

                        Jennifer, Great news! I think your cautions optimism is a smart approach, especially since you seem to be forging on with work and the rest of your life. Hoping that this really will be the last dance with the devil for you. ~ carol

                        • March 4, 2018 at 9:21 pm
                        CancerSpouse
                        Participant

                          Jennifer, Great news! I think your cautions optimism is a smart approach, especially since you seem to be forging on with work and the rest of your life. Hoping that this really will be the last dance with the devil for you. ~ carol

                          • March 5, 2018 at 4:49 pm
                          Mat
                          Participant

                            Jennifer, great news!

                            • March 5, 2018 at 8:20 pm
                            marta010
                            Participant

                              Wonderful news!  Thanks for sharing your story.  As each day passes, the past traumas will lessen the grip on you – hope you are able to view the glass as half full soon!  One day at a time……

                              Ann

                              • March 6, 2018 at 12:15 am
                              WithinMySkin
                              Participant

                                Congrats on the GREAT news!! Hoping your 'mental' battle with melanoma will fade away just as the physical scars will. Don't be too hard on yourself – you're doing amazing!!

                                • March 6, 2018 at 12:36 am
                                Bubbles
                                Participant

                                  Congrats, Jennifer.  Good news you certainly deserve!!  celeste

                                  • March 11, 2018 at 3:41 am
                                  nep2
                                  Participant

                                    Way to go, stay strong!  I’m very happy for you.

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