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      • March 9, 2015 at 11:46 am
      sstech
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        Hi
        My original surgery was 5/12 with excision of melanoma to my right jaw and surrounding lymph nodes with f/u radiation. 3 month check up I had multiple Mets to liver, spleen, axillary lymph node, lungs and several bones. Prognosis was 6 months. Since then I have never been NED. I have continued on whatever the latest treatments are and am blessed that so far research has been just one step ahead of me. I personally don’t know if rapid progression matters in the progression of the disease or not. I think it has alot to do with attitude and what God’s purpose is for my life. I have beat 6 months by almost 2 years and 7 months now. Good luck to y’all.
        • March 9, 2015 at 11:46 am
        sstech
        Participant
          Hi
          My original surgery was 5/12 with excision of melanoma to my right jaw and surrounding lymph nodes with f/u radiation. 3 month check up I had multiple Mets to liver, spleen, axillary lymph node, lungs and several bones. Prognosis was 6 months. Since then I have never been NED. I have continued on whatever the latest treatments are and am blessed that so far research has been just one step ahead of me. I personally don’t know if rapid progression matters in the progression of the disease or not. I think it has alot to do with attitude and what God’s purpose is for my life. I have beat 6 months by almost 2 years and 7 months now. Good luck to y’all.
          • March 9, 2015 at 11:46 am
          sstech
          Participant
            Hi
            My original surgery was 5/12 with excision of melanoma to my right jaw and surrounding lymph nodes with f/u radiation. 3 month check up I had multiple Mets to liver, spleen, axillary lymph node, lungs and several bones. Prognosis was 6 months. Since then I have never been NED. I have continued on whatever the latest treatments are and am blessed that so far research has been just one step ahead of me. I personally don’t know if rapid progression matters in the progression of the disease or not. I think it has alot to do with attitude and what God’s purpose is for my life. I have beat 6 months by almost 2 years and 7 months now. Good luck to y’all.
            • February 28, 2015 at 4:28 pm
            sstech
            Participant
              I did Ipilimumab infusions with great results. I tolerated the 12 week cycle twice and was considered stable for 6 months. Tumors started growing again with some new spots. Restarted Ipilimumab infusion for 12 week cycle with no effect on tumors. Changed to Tafinlar at that time.
              • February 28, 2015 at 4:28 pm
              sstech
              Participant
                I did Ipilimumab infusions with great results. I tolerated the 12 week cycle twice and was considered stable for 6 months. Tumors started growing again with some new spots. Restarted Ipilimumab infusion for 12 week cycle with no effect on tumors. Changed to Tafinlar at that time.
                • February 28, 2015 at 4:28 pm
                sstech
                Participant
                  I did Ipilimumab infusions with great results. I tolerated the 12 week cycle twice and was considered stable for 6 months. Tumors started growing again with some new spots. Restarted Ipilimumab infusion for 12 week cycle with no effect on tumors. Changed to Tafinlar at that time.
                  • February 28, 2015 at 3:30 pm
                  sstech
                  Participant
                    Thank you for sharing your success story. I pray that you remain cancer free.
                    • February 28, 2015 at 3:30 pm
                    sstech
                    Participant
                      Thank you for sharing your success story. I pray that you remain cancer free.
                      • February 28, 2015 at 3:30 pm
                      sstech
                      Participant
                        Thank you for sharing your success story. I pray that you remain cancer free.
                        • March 9, 2015 at 11:27 am
                        sstech
                        Participant
                          My doctor explained it to me that she believed dosing every 2 weeks was more effective. I believe she called it dense drug dosing therapy. I have an illeostomy which can be a challenge at times. Lower dose more frequently we are hoping will decrease ostomy output and decrease dehydration and electrolyte imbalance.
                          • March 9, 2015 at 11:27 am
                          sstech
                          Participant
                            My doctor explained it to me that she believed dosing every 2 weeks was more effective. I believe she called it dense drug dosing therapy. I have an illeostomy which can be a challenge at times. Lower dose more frequently we are hoping will decrease ostomy output and decrease dehydration and electrolyte imbalance.
                            • March 9, 2015 at 11:27 am
                            sstech
                            Participant
                              My doctor explained it to me that she believed dosing every 2 weeks was more effective. I believe she called it dense drug dosing therapy. I have an illeostomy which can be a challenge at times. Lower dose more frequently we are hoping will decrease ostomy output and decrease dehydration and electrolyte imbalance.
                              • February 28, 2015 at 6:15 pm
                              sstech
                              Participant
                                Thank you Celeste. After I posted this I came across the links you have posted. Thank you for sharing.
                                • February 28, 2015 at 6:15 pm
                                sstech
                                Participant
                                  Thank you Celeste. After I posted this I came across the links you have posted. Thank you for sharing.
                                  • February 28, 2015 at 6:15 pm
                                  sstech
                                  Participant
                                    Thank you Celeste. After I posted this I came across the links you have posted. Thank you for sharing.
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