Living with Melanoma – 20 years, 11+ at Stage IV
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Living with Melanoma – 20 years, 11+ at Stage IV

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    • December 8, 2014 at 11:44 am
    ChrisB
    Participant

      Today marks the 20th anniversary of my diagnoses with melanoma.

       

      Although I don't come to the boards often these days, my patnet is available for anyone that would like to know my melanoma history.

       

      I have been fortunate in that I have been able to live a somewhat normal life (with the exceptions of doctor/scan appointments – etc) and continue to work full time.

       

      While I know that this might not be the average life of a stage IV patient I’m hoping this post gives at least a glimmer of hopefulness to others in similar circumstances.

       

      My Sincere Thank You to all of you that continue to frequent this board and offer comfort, support and hope to the newly diagnosed and others unselfishly.

       

      My heart goes out to all of you, patients and caregivers alike.

       

      Chris

      Stage IIb December 8, 1994

      Stage IV February 19, 2003

      Manageable Disease since October 1, 2004

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        • December 8, 2014 at 3:42 pm
        Janner
        Participant

          Hooray, and nice to see you posting, Chris.  Amazing it has been since 2004!

          • December 8, 2014 at 3:42 pm
          Janner
          Participant

            Hooray, and nice to see you posting, Chris.  Amazing it has been since 2004!

            • December 8, 2014 at 3:42 pm
            Janner
            Participant

              Hooray, and nice to see you posting, Chris.  Amazing it has been since 2004!

              • December 9, 2014 at 1:24 am
              arthurjedi007
              Participant

                Wow. Such an inspiration. Thank you.

                Artie

                 

                • December 9, 2014 at 1:24 am
                arthurjedi007
                Participant

                  Wow. Such an inspiration. Thank you.

                  Artie

                   

                  • December 9, 2014 at 1:24 am
                  arthurjedi007
                  Participant

                    Wow. Such an inspiration. Thank you.

                    Artie

                     

                    • December 10, 2014 at 12:09 am
                    Charlie S
                    Participant

                      Atta boy, Chris !

                       Stage III 1987

                      Stage IV 1996

                      Alive to die in 2014 or any other year forward.

                      Manageable it is !

                      Cheers,

                      Charlie S

                      • December 10, 2014 at 12:09 am
                      Charlie S
                      Participant

                        Atta boy, Chris !

                         Stage III 1987

                        Stage IV 1996

                        Alive to die in 2014 or any other year forward.

                        Manageable it is !

                        Cheers,

                        Charlie S

                          • December 18, 2014 at 5:27 am
                          Swanee
                          Participant

                            …..I think I'm following in your footsteps Charlie, here I am 5 years later, stressing all the way and I've finally decided I've arrived at Charlie's Place and will continue to live well despite this melanoma diagnosis! Aren't we the lucky ones? Blessings to all who continue to fight this beast:)

                            • December 18, 2014 at 5:27 am
                            Swanee
                            Participant

                              …..I think I'm following in your footsteps Charlie, here I am 5 years later, stressing all the way and I've finally decided I've arrived at Charlie's Place and will continue to live well despite this melanoma diagnosis! Aren't we the lucky ones? Blessings to all who continue to fight this beast:)

                              • December 18, 2014 at 5:27 am
                              Swanee
                              Participant

                                …..I think I'm following in your footsteps Charlie, here I am 5 years later, stressing all the way and I've finally decided I've arrived at Charlie's Place and will continue to live well despite this melanoma diagnosis! Aren't we the lucky ones? Blessings to all who continue to fight this beast:)

                              • December 10, 2014 at 12:09 am
                              Charlie S
                              Participant

                                Atta boy, Chris !

                                 Stage III 1987

                                Stage IV 1996

                                Alive to die in 2014 or any other year forward.

                                Manageable it is !

                                Cheers,

                                Charlie S

                                • December 10, 2014 at 5:07 pm
                                DZnDef
                                Participant

                                  Congratulations and thanks so much for touching base and letting us know that long-term survival is possible for folks with a Stage IV diagnosis.  This is invaluable to those of us more recently diagnosed.  I wish you continued success!

                                  • December 10, 2014 at 5:07 pm
                                  DZnDef
                                  Participant

                                    Congratulations and thanks so much for touching base and letting us know that long-term survival is possible for folks with a Stage IV diagnosis.  This is invaluable to those of us more recently diagnosed.  I wish you continued success!

                                    • December 10, 2014 at 5:07 pm
                                    DZnDef
                                    Participant

                                      Congratulations and thanks so much for touching base and letting us know that long-term survival is possible for folks with a Stage IV diagnosis.  This is invaluable to those of us more recently diagnosed.  I wish you continued success!

                                      • December 11, 2014 at 6:49 pm
                                      Hope2014
                                      Participant

                                        smileyThat was the hope I needed for today…I wish you ongoing wellness.

                                         

                                        Stage IIa May 2008

                                        Diagnosed Stage IV Feb 2014

                                        Currently on Mekinist/Tafinlar combo until Feb., Then start PD-1/IPI  combo infusions.

                                        Praying/hoping for the best.

                                         

                                        • December 11, 2014 at 6:49 pm
                                        Hope2014
                                        Participant

                                          smileyThat was the hope I needed for today…I wish you ongoing wellness.

                                           

                                          Stage IIa May 2008

                                          Diagnosed Stage IV Feb 2014

                                          Currently on Mekinist/Tafinlar combo until Feb., Then start PD-1/IPI  combo infusions.

                                          Praying/hoping for the best.

                                           

                                          • December 11, 2014 at 6:49 pm
                                          Hope2014
                                          Participant

                                            smileyThat was the hope I needed for today…I wish you ongoing wellness.

                                             

                                            Stage IIa May 2008

                                            Diagnosed Stage IV Feb 2014

                                            Currently on Mekinist/Tafinlar combo until Feb., Then start PD-1/IPI  combo infusions.

                                            Praying/hoping for the best.

                                             

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