Any metastatic melanoma survivors?
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Vaccinesbillinghurst said:Update
I asked before whether "it" depended upon diet, but I did not specify what. The next girl said she definitely did not eat sugar. On this page we all have been diagnosed or a loved one has, so it is not about a diet to prevent cancer, it is about a psychological response to the natural impulse to eat food that makes a person healthy but does not feed a cancer, if such food exists. Since the doctors have not said much about diet to me, it is probably harebrained to worry about diet. The cancer is the only thing growing in a cancer patient's body. Stable disease (SD), progressive disease (PD), complete response (CR), partial response (PR), in no particular order, were used by one author
http://jjco.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/content/full/35/9/507
but these are terms for use when radiation, surgery, chemotherapy, and biological therapy might be tried, and people may be switched from one to another in a span of weeks, when life expectancy is on the order of months, and I am glad of that. I bet the growth rate of a cancer depends upon its mutations. I have a fast one. My time scale up there was long. It got to be ten centimeters in its longest diameter (LD), so, these designations are to be taken with a grain of salt. It doesn't have to spread to adjacent lymph nodes, and five years symptom-free is not out of the woods. It doesn't have to metastasize to the most common organs. It's only a little bit predictable. If you don't get it in Stage I the prognosis is grave, no matter how shallow. Getting it means doing more than the doctors are willing to do. Don't be misled by something they say. If you've ever had it, insist on PET/CT scans every six months. It's not really curable. The whole medical approach needs top-to-bottom reform. Why have loved ones drive you home or stay with you in the hospital? Why let dermatologists monitor it without instruments? Why can't a tumor be partially resected? What is it that allows a tumor to have a border with normal tissue which constantly migrates into the normal tissue, vascular, bone, or soft tissue, and become nonresectable by virtue of the necessity for hacking two centimeters into good tissue to allow the wound a clear border to close? It grows quickly and can be found anywhere, so it just kills in almost every recurrent case. It is really two diseases IMO, and the term "early detection" as applied to moles and not metastases, given the long latent period, is medical hogwash.
Since I posted on the sixteenth, Starting Monday, April 26, I am to receive interleukin-2 alone. That is toxic, but it is not enough. It is my belief that vaccines have shown efficacy and should be standard.
ACS:: Dietary Supplements: How to Know What Is Safe:
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/ETO/content/ETO_5_3x_How_to_Know_What_Is_Safe_Choosing_and_Using_Dietary_Supplements.asp
hi, I've seen mention of "vaccines" but didn't see any response on what was in the response about vaccines or what they are to where to find them. Do you have any information you could share? I have a family member w/stage IV melanoma that does not appear to have yet spread to any organs but are knocking on the door. thank you-0 -
Melenoma Stage IV
I am new one here. I was diagnosised with Metestatic Melanoma Stage IV. I had a enlarged lymphnode on the L side of my neck. Had surg. to remove 47 lynphnodes on that side and a muscle. We can not find a primary, so this is what scares me. I am on my 4th of 5 radiation treatments. They told me there is no Chemo for Melenoma. Then I will start Luekine an injection for the immune system. Have you started Chemo, I am interested to hear that you are getting Chemo. Let me know how it goes and what it is! Take care0 -
metastatic melanomaKmilan said:Any metastatic melanoma survivors?
Am like you searching for answers My dad had a mole on his cheek we removed it in 2009 and now we found out that it is in lunges and the stomach anyone experience and survived such cancer in those areas?
My daughter is 24 and she has it in her brain,lungs.breast,and throat.It metastisized to lungs in November and brain in january. She has done radiation to no avail. And is currently doing rounds of chemo. she has been battling melanoma for 6 yrs now. And yes many have survived this type of cancer. I hope we can add our loved ones to ths list0 -
Same here
Dawn I am 40 and was originally diagnosed with a Clarks level four 15 years ago on my shin. They removed a golf ball size tumor in I'm groin and did A complete node dissection of my pelvic and groin areas this past January. I opted for a trial instead of the chemo because of the sickness and little help it seems with interferon chemo for melanoma. I am not happy for what has happened to you but glad to meet someone who is going through what I am. It is scary. I have two boys 8 & 11 and fighting like you!0 -
Hi the cancer vaccines aresailingmaxi said:Vaccine
hi, I've seen mention of "vaccines" but didn't see any response on what was in the response about vaccines or what they are to where to find them. Do you have any information you could share? I have a family member w/stage IV melanoma that does not appear to have yet spread to any organs but are knocking on the door. thank you-
Hi the cancer vaccines are similar to vaccines for diseases children take. But they are different too. I am in a cancer vaccine trial. My tumor was MAGE-A3 protein based so I am in a trial (phase III CLINCAL NOT FDA approved double blind study) at Emory in Atlanta. It is a nationwide study with about 6 of us in Atlanta in the study so far.
So far side effects are tiredness and they say flu like. I have Just found I was tired and irritable the night of the shot and the next day and a little more emotional. Nothing else really. Don't know what theresults will be yet. Just started this month.0 -
How Bad is your lymphadema?Meg1414 said:Here's another....
I just found this site today and it's amazing that there are so many of us! I was diagnosed 8 years ago with stage 4 metastatic melanoma. It had started as a mole on my left foot and spread to 1 lymph node in my thigh. I did 1 year of interferon, and besides lymphedema in my leg now, I'm doing fine. However, now I am trying to get pregnant. I don't have an oncologist anymore (he retired a couple years ago) and wondered if anyone knows about my chances of getting pregnant after interferon. I remember that they told me there was a chance that I couldn't then, but that was a long time ago. Wishing all of you the best!
How Bad is your lymphadema? That scares me more than anything. I am back to working about Hal time and I'm a rehab manager in a skilled nursing facility so I'm on my feet all day. I'm also single mom with two kids and my doc keeps warning me about he lymphedema. So I'm just curious how your is and what u are doing with or about it?0 -
Wow so sorry to hear aboutjessicarhodes said:metastatic melanoma
My daughter is 24 and she has it in her brain,lungs.breast,and throat.It metastisized to lungs in November and brain in january. She has done radiation to no avail. And is currently doing rounds of chemo. she has been battling melanoma for 6 yrs now. And yes many have survived this type of cancer. I hope we can add our loved ones to ths list
Wow so sorry to hear about your daughter! Prayer is magical. I had melanoma on my shin 15 years ago and didnt get a single checkup for the past 10 years. I found a lump in my groin by chance in january and am so happy to say it had not spread further. I ha all the lymph nodes removed on my groin and pelvic areas but am not convinced we hot it all because of being told the same thing 15 years ago! I will say a prayer for you and your family!!0 -
Metastatic melanoma newbiesnickers1 said:Melenoma Stage IV
I am new one here. I was diagnosised with Metestatic Melanoma Stage IV. I had a enlarged lymphnode on the L side of my neck. Had surg. to remove 47 lynphnodes on that side and a muscle. We can not find a primary, so this is what scares me. I am on my 4th of 5 radiation treatments. They told me there is no Chemo for Melenoma. Then I will start Luekine an injection for the immune system. Have you started Chemo, I am interested to hear that you are getting Chemo. Let me know how it goes and what it is! Take care
Hi Snickers1 I was just dx'ed with Metastatic Melanoma, not sure what stage but I also have no known primary. large tumor on right side of my neck. Had a lumpectomy 3 weeks ago, facing Radical Neck Dissection next week. Then Dr. is talking 7 weeks rads and 1 year interferon... (must mean I have at least a year then). But I was on interferon before for my Hep C and it made me so anemic they took me off it after 2 months. I guess I am lucky as my PET scan showed no other cancer, but I have been told that although not unheard of M.M. with no known primary is unusual. I was also told that my kind of melanoma doesn't respond to chemo hence the immunosuppressive therapy. Am I correct in assuming there are other kinds of immunosuppressive therapy meds besides the interferon? This has all just piled up on me in the last month, so I am sort of overwhelmed by it all. If you or anyone could give me some feedback I would really appreciate it.0 -
metastatis
Yes, I have that too. Went from my arm to my axilla nodes which I had all removed. Surgeons took their time and cut around and may have spread it more. None the less for now they cannot find more cancer.
I am a stage three c.
I got mine around 2009 from a Mexican laser doc that used wrong laser on a birth mark. He knew not to do it but wanted the money.
Brain cancer is a different animal. In San Diego there is a clinic that only treats brain cancer.
How are you doing?
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Old medicationfurkidsmom said:Metastatic melanoma newbie
Hi Snickers1 I was just dx'ed with Metastatic Melanoma, not sure what stage but I also have no known primary. large tumor on right side of my neck. Had a lumpectomy 3 weeks ago, facing Radical Neck Dissection next week. Then Dr. is talking 7 weeks rads and 1 year interferon... (must mean I have at least a year then). But I was on interferon before for my Hep C and it made me so anemic they took me off it after 2 months. I guess I am lucky as my PET scan showed no other cancer, but I have been told that although not unheard of M.M. with no known primary is unusual. I was also told that my kind of melanoma doesn't respond to chemo hence the immunosuppressive therapy. Am I correct in assuming there are other kinds of immunosuppressive therapy meds besides the interferon? This has all just piled up on me in the last month, so I am sort of overwhelmed by it all. If you or anyone could give me some feedback I would really appreciate it.
Interferon will not extend your life one day. More and more clinics give up prescribing it. There are more effective drugs out there now. My first quack prescribed interferon for a year and I did not go back. I knew nothing but got information from an expert on the web and got a different doctor IN THE SAME ONCOLOGY CLINIC who gave me four choices. that quack should have recommended one but thats ok. I have the web and figured out which was the best for me and I am on it now.
Take care of yourself and get another opinion and think about what I said.
God be with you.
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Something not rightturtlegur_22 said:i was diagnosed also with
i was diagnosed also with this cancer stage 3 and wanted to get pregnant my doctor from military base said it was fine because interferon is given to pregnant women for other things also not to sure for wat but he said if i had wanted to get pregnant during treatment that i could. and your not on it anymore so should be fine i am only 21 so not sure if age plays a part in this hope this was helpful.
Increasingly, clinics are giving up interferon as statistics show it will not prolong your life.
You need a better doctor or a better clinic. You are young and need something to effecttively protect you.
If thats all the military will do, then try the VA.
I sure wish you luck.
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Trialspenlop said:Hi, I'm 33 and I just had whipple surgery to remove a mass in my bile duct. It ended up being melanoma and it has spread beyond the margin. I'm waiting to get my PeT scan and go from there. I'm desperately searching for anyone out there who has had this and has any advice for me especially concerning treatment. I'm so scared, and I have a 4 year old son...I want to fight this but the drs don't offer much hope. thanks, my email address is jpniles@mhtc.net. penny
Interferon will not help you. See a doctor that can make a vaccine or put you on a trial.
Some vaccines are no good, some are.
I am on MAGE and will know how its working when I have a scan in a couple months.
Take care
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I am Davidckeeble93 said:Intereron A
Carrie,
Hello, my name is Charmaine Keeble, and I live in Alabama. I was diagnosed in 1995, and then again, in 2002, I was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic melanoma. Like you, I have two daughters ages 15 and 10 now they were 8 and 2 in 2002. I know how scared you must be at this time. If you need someone to talk to call me my cell number is 256.749.1161. I’m not crazy giving you my cell phone number. I just know how nice it is to talk to someone who has had and going through the same experience.
May, will be a year that I have been on Interferon A. I started May 2009 taken daily dosage's Monday through Friday. Since last June, I have been taken "Interferon A" shots three time a week which I give myself at home. The side effects for me were like having the flu all the time when I first started. Body aches, chills (mostly when I was taken it daily at the cancer center), and headaches. The pre-meds help a lot. There were a few times it felt like ice water was running through my blood and mood swings (still have). I have been able to continue with my schedule and my girl’s schedule. I may have slowed down just a bite, but I have learned only to do what you can, and you can’t will either take care of its self or finish it the next day. Remember the only way to being healthy is to take care of yourself first and then others I know it’s hard and to say and do when you have a family to take care. Talk to your girls, and explain to them. What is going own, believe me, I learned this the hard way. I also find it health for my girls to know everything that I am going through, and what they are going through.
I would love to talk more so please do not hesitate to call or email me ckeeble93@yahoo.com with any question you have.
Stage 4 met
I went to oncology last week and I was told the tumor in my lung was enlarged. Sarcastically said, my Dr. told me she didn't even need another Dr. to help see what she was looking at, because of the large size. That was the only laughing we were doing.
I knew that she was right, because I have been experiencing pain in my chest, again.
What we are not sure about is what the tumor is doing, because it is now 18 months since I had radiation in that lung and on that tumor. From what I understand 18 months is the time of radiation effects and some of this could be scar tissue or just fluid from the radiation. My oncologist told me she wasn't sure what to do at present and whether or not more radiation treatments could be done, due to the amount given previously.
I told her I was going to my Radiation Cancer Dr. on Friday the December 9, 2011 and we would wait to find out what could be done and more test if necessary. She agreed too, so we are waiting for the next step in my living with melanoma cancer.
Now as a side note: I went to my Eye Dr. at Duke yesterday on December 6, 2011 and again I was given news that my eye condition had deteriorated. I was told because of the radiation to my eye in 2003, my eye had more blood vessels growing inside and cutting off the ability for my eye to release fluids and therefore making my eye pressure to and in unsafe limits.
After consultation with the Dr.'s they decided to inject a medicine in my eye to stop the blood vessels from growing and allow my eye to drain properly. Then they put another needle in my eye to extract some of the fluid that was creating the pressure. Now, when I was done with this procedure the pressure was down to almost nothing and safe. I was given a prescription for more medicine and antibiotics to prevent infection.
I wish I could tell you how this felt, but I do not think you really want to know. They of course said they wanted me back in 6 months and that I might require more injections to fix the problem; however they weren't as optimistic as they had been in the past, because they considered this Glaucoma and I was told it was the worst stage of it and that eventually I could have my eye enucleated, if the pain became too bad. The one thing said that made me feel better was that because I am already blind in my left eye they could use laser to fix the condition or at least lessen the effects.
I will update everyone following my condition after I see the Dr.'s on Friday. Thanks everyone for your prayers and as God has blessed me, I hope and pray for Gods' will to be done and from there I will do whatever He has planned for me.
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I am Davidckeeble93 said:Intereron A
Carrie,
Hello, my name is Charmaine Keeble, and I live in Alabama. I was diagnosed in 1995, and then again, in 2002, I was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic melanoma. Like you, I have two daughters ages 15 and 10 now they were 8 and 2 in 2002. I know how scared you must be at this time. If you need someone to talk to call me my cell number is 256.749.1161. I’m not crazy giving you my cell phone number. I just know how nice it is to talk to someone who has had and going through the same experience.
May, will be a year that I have been on Interferon A. I started May 2009 taken daily dosage's Monday through Friday. Since last June, I have been taken "Interferon A" shots three time a week which I give myself at home. The side effects for me were like having the flu all the time when I first started. Body aches, chills (mostly when I was taken it daily at the cancer center), and headaches. The pre-meds help a lot. There were a few times it felt like ice water was running through my blood and mood swings (still have). I have been able to continue with my schedule and my girl’s schedule. I may have slowed down just a bite, but I have learned only to do what you can, and you can’t will either take care of its self or finish it the next day. Remember the only way to being healthy is to take care of yourself first and then others I know it’s hard and to say and do when you have a family to take care. Talk to your girls, and explain to them. What is going own, believe me, I learned this the hard way. I also find it health for my girls to know everything that I am going through, and what they are going through.
I would love to talk more so please do not hesitate to call or email me ckeeble93@yahoo.com with any question you have.
Dear Charmaine,
Through his faith and a covenant with God, Miracles and medical history have been made.
While in Africa, David was shaving in front of a mirror, when he shut his right eye only to find he had no sight in his left eye. After returning back home to the United States, he went to his doctor and told him of the situation. After two precriptions of antibiotics and many test later the problem was still the same......surgery was required because of a melanoma tumor in the eye. They first wanted to remove the eye; instead they decided to put a radioactive plaque on the eye to kill the tumor at Duke Medical Center. The operation was a sucess; however what happened during or right after the operation was unexpected...
Imagine yourself standing in front of a team of the world's greatest physicians and they are telling you that the tumor dropped cells. You have metastatic melanoma cancer in the lymph system and it has spread throughout your lungs, liver and even in your brain. David was told he was in stage 4. It was so bad they couldn't even give him any experimental chemotherapy. For most people that would be the sound of devastation, and unimaginable questions as to why? To David it was one of the greatest miracle's he ever received. David looked up and thanked the Lord for being so sick that he would not have to die through the poison in chemotherapy, nor suffer the indignity that comes with the treatments. David knew his imune system was working overtime and the experimental chemotherapy would destroy his imune system and any chances of staying alive, due to the severity and advancement of his cancer.
The doctor told David they would try to keep him comfortable until the end. David believed the Lord had other plans and through his faith, the Lord and he could work it out. Find out how the cancer was gone. From any and all physicians the words they are using to describe this incredible happening is ‘miracle or immune’ ?
David will take you on his worldwide adventures where he helped people all over the world, and where his faith was all he had. Learn how David was stripped of everything he was, except for his dignity. See how he fought for the justice and the truth all the way to the Supreme Court of the United States.
Three Swords of One Light/ Seven Miracles of Faith, contains seven miracles which happened in David's life and God's blessings bestowed upon him during his hardest times.
See how his faith actually moved mountains and how throughout his life doors were opened even before David knew he was even going to need it. Most of the time doors were opened only after another door was shut first.
Find out how and why I am still alive and what the the leading physician's in the world are calling a miracle....and medical history. This was in 2004.0 -
My survival is Gods' Miraclejessicarhodes said:metastatic melanoma
My daughter is 24 and she has it in her brain,lungs.breast,and throat.It metastisized to lungs in November and brain in january. She has done radiation to no avail. And is currently doing rounds of chemo. she has been battling melanoma for 6 yrs now. And yes many have survived this type of cancer. I hope we can add our loved ones to ths list
Jessica,
Imagine traveling to Duke Medical Center for what is called a Hail Mary chance for life. A team of physicians, the top oncologist in the world are reviewing your case file and assessing your condition to determine what course of treatment is left or available. When they have completed their evaluation, the decision is made, there is nothing can be done to save or prolong your life.
In 2004, I was sent home with less than 2 months to live (stage 4). The melanoma tumor which started in my left eye had metastasis throughout my lymph system, liver, lungs and brain.
I couldn’t even be given experimental chemotherapy, because it would have no affect crossing the blood barrier in the brain. When the Dr. told me this, I looked up and said, “Thank You Lord, now You and I can work this out together.” My Dr. looked at me like I was crazy and then he told me, “They would keep me comfortable until I was gone.”
As we left the hospital, I was in shock. I had to try and comfort my sister who had driven me that day. I was on large doses of morphine for the pain and was unable to drive myself. She was really upset about what the Dr’s. had said. I told her everything was going to be alright. Everything was in God’s hands, not mine nor the Doctor’s.
On the way home I shut my eyes and started thinking about the things I was going to miss. I wasn’t even going to see my daughter graduate High School later that year.
I thanked God for all the blessing’s I had had in my life. I never asked God to save my life. I did say “Lord, You know I have been all over the world helping people and if it is Your Will for me to come home, then I am ready; however if You give me the opportunity, I will write three books in Your Honor.”
In 2005, I fulfilled my covenant with God and I am here today. I still have seven nods in my lungs. After the second book was written, my doctor’s and I realized I had had a miracle occur. All the cancer was out of my body. I was immediately tested again with cats, pets, bone scans, x-rays and labs.
In May 2010, I had stereotactic radiation to stop the bleeding and kill the nod that grew into a tumor. I’ve had surgery, radiation, pain medicines and thank God for Dr.’s and scientist.
The rest of this story can be found on my website: bradleydallasnorth.net
Don't give up on God or yourself, nothing is easy about this disease.0 -
Keep up the fight, and know there are Survivors!jessicarhodes said:metastatic melanoma
My daughter is 24 and she has it in her brain,lungs.breast,and throat.It metastisized to lungs in November and brain in january. She has done radiation to no avail. And is currently doing rounds of chemo. she has been battling melanoma for 6 yrs now. And yes many have survived this type of cancer. I hope we can add our loved ones to ths list
About 2 yrs ago in Aug. I had melanoma skin cancer on the right side of my back. They removed it and took a lymph node from under my right arm. All margins were clear = no cancer around the skin were the melanoma was removed. Until July 2011 when I had swelling under my right arm. I went in for a CT scan that showed the mass uner my arm was a lymph node and also showed leasions on my liver, left lung and left breast.... they remove the swollen lymph node that was tested positive for Melanoma Metastasis cancer.
Then I went for an MRI on my brain because that is one of the areas Melanoma Metastasis spreads, so they wanted to rule that out..and they did...good brain
They had me go in for a PET Scan to see if the lesions on my liver, lung, and breast were cancer... Mamogram and PET scan showed breast had no cancer
but the lesions on my lung and liver were cancer.
I have been going for chemo through an IV every 3 weeks. In January I will get another PET scan and that will tell me if I will continue with the treatment...do a New treatment...OR...NO treatment.
Although I have only been a Christian for about 10ish years, I put my trust in the Lord and in His Word " The Bible" He says.. He holds me in the palm of His hand, He says ...He will never leave me, His Word says... God will turn bad things into GOOD, His word says that... perfect LOVE throws out FEAR ...and if I have His perfect Love with me, and in me, what can I fear.... His Word says ....GOD has a plan for my life ....and so much MORE....I will hold onto GOD's Promises and Trust that they are for me
And so with TONS of Prayers from TONS of people all over the world.
ME being diagnosed with stage 4 cancer and about 7 Months of blooddraws twice ever 3 weeks and IV Chemo every 3 weeks= the drugs used were Zofram, Decadron, and Dacarbazine.
I was also drinking 4 or more 16oz bottles of waters per day and using high amounts of baking soda brushing my teeth and gargeling with it 2-3 times daily, and drinking it with a maple syrup chaser weekly, and a table spoon of honey with cinnamon weekly, they both helped with being tired and they are also known for healing qualities.
And with TONS of Prayers from TONS of people all over the world on facebook.
I was able to work about 3 weeks out of the Month and although my hair had some falling out it only thinned and I was able to have a short and sassy hair style
And even tough I was not able to find anyone who has had ( the same type of cancer) and was a survivor. I knew that it is GOD alone who HEALS ! and HE Can Do whatever HE will.
==Today I am HAPPY to Say==
I Am Cancer FREE = The PET scan results say NO Cancer.. Praise GOD.
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LLOYDlloyd03 said:Keep up the fight, and know there are Survivors!
About 2 yrs ago in Aug. I had melanoma skin cancer on the right side of my back. They removed it and took a lymph node from under my right arm. All margins were clear = no cancer around the skin were the melanoma was removed. Until July 2011 when I had swelling under my right arm. I went in for a CT scan that showed the mass uner my arm was a lymph node and also showed leasions on my liver, left lung and left breast.... they remove the swollen lymph node that was tested positive for Melanoma Metastasis cancer.
Then I went for an MRI on my brain because that is one of the areas Melanoma Metastasis spreads, so they wanted to rule that out..and they did...good brain
They had me go in for a PET Scan to see if the lesions on my liver, lung, and breast were cancer... Mamogram and PET scan showed breast had no cancer
but the lesions on my lung and liver were cancer.
I have been going for chemo through an IV every 3 weeks. In January I will get another PET scan and that will tell me if I will continue with the treatment...do a New treatment...OR...NO treatment.
Although I have only been a Christian for about 10ish years, I put my trust in the Lord and in His Word " The Bible" He says.. He holds me in the palm of His hand, He says ...He will never leave me, His Word says... God will turn bad things into GOOD, His word says that... perfect LOVE throws out FEAR ...and if I have His perfect Love with me, and in me, what can I fear.... His Word says ....GOD has a plan for my life ....and so much MORE....I will hold onto GOD's Promises and Trust that they are for me
And so with TONS of Prayers from TONS of people all over the world.
ME being diagnosed with stage 4 cancer and about 7 Months of blooddraws twice ever 3 weeks and IV Chemo every 3 weeks= the drugs used were Zofram, Decadron, and Dacarbazine.
I was also drinking 4 or more 16oz bottles of waters per day and using high amounts of baking soda brushing my teeth and gargeling with it 2-3 times daily, and drinking it with a maple syrup chaser weekly, and a table spoon of honey with cinnamon weekly, they both helped with being tired and they are also known for healing qualities.
And with TONS of Prayers from TONS of people all over the world on facebook.
I was able to work about 3 weeks out of the Month and although my hair had some falling out it only thinned and I was able to have a short and sassy hair style
And even tough I was not able to find anyone who has had ( the same type of cancer) and was a survivor. I knew that it is GOD alone who HEALS ! and HE Can Do whatever HE will.
==Today I am HAPPY to Say==
I Am Cancer FREE = The PET scan results say NO Cancer.. Praise GOD.
So Keep the Faith and Keep Praying
I am so happy for your inpenetrable Faith. read my stories or articles here and on the messageboard, Spiritual, etc.... does using Jesus' name help or hurt religion. If you need someone to talk to about your situation and cancer I would be honored to share. I always praise God!!! I am also very thankful...
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Surviving
Dawn,
My fiancee had stage four melanoma ten years ago and has survived! He is a true testament to survival. Make sure that you spread the word to others about detecting melanoma early. There are some apps on smartphones for this. Checkout www.moledetective.com.
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my husband has metastatic melanoma
my husband has had melanoma cancer since he was 17yrs old he tried to tell his mom that he had it and she told him he was lying so he just over looked it well when he was about 27 yrs old he was out on his own and decided to start the fight on this cancer thats when he found out what type of cancer he did have when he went to get it checked on it was at stage 3 there was a mole on the side of his face the cancer tumor was wraped around his jaw, eye socket, neck and sholder and going into his tempel region that was all taken out by surgery and he went through radation treatment here locally he had about 9 months of radation then he was in remission for like 7 months it came back around his heart which means he had stage 4 melanoma they put him on IL-2 and VEGF-trap for one treatment his body did well with the IL-2 but the VEGF-trap almost blew up his heart so the stopped the treatment immedatly and after 5 months of the IL-2 treatments it stopped the cancer in its tracks from going any farther to his heart then it shot down to his adrenal glands so they put him on a treatment called Yervoy he has made it past the 4th treatment which is farther than some has made it to hes a little weak on walking and on couple of other things but hes a fighter and he will never give up willingly he will go as far as his mind and body will let him he just had a cat scan today and we go back to Pittsburgh Friday to see how they looked i pray to god that we get good news that it has been treated and is gone....my husband is now 30 yrs old and most of the drs he has seen locally has said he wouldnt have seen til the end of the month, next month, the end of this year, next year, or even see 30 well he has proved all of them wrong he will be turning 31 in August 0
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