Any one here been diagnosed with Malignant Melanoma?

SeanR, you are in our prayers. If you need a second opinion or need a good Doc, let me know. I had a thing called ITP. It is a long word that basically means they don't know what the hell it is. My spleen started killing my red blood cells so I wouldn't clot. They sent me to the hospital and I was on the oncology floor. Thought I had "C". My Doc treats blood things and the other, she is awesome. When I went in, they didn't think I was going to make it out, my red count was so low. She is really straight forward and doesn't pull any crap. We are with you and if you need anything, ANYTHING, let us know!
 
I'm sorry to hear the news Sean, the Lord only dishes out what you can handle. Stay strong and you will prosper. I'll be praying for you.
 
WOW! Thanks guys for all the encourgement. It has made all of us feel much better!

I am going up to UW hosp. tomorrow for some CT scans and other nifty things. They say UW hosp is the best place in the midwest for Cancer treatments. The surgery is Thursday the 15 of April, only a one night stay if all goes well.

I will see all of you midwest guys at the BBQ on Sat! :cheers:
 
Damn! That stinks. Our prayers are with you and your family.

If you need anything don't hesitate to call Jenni and I.
 
Sean, you and your family are in our prayers down here. I cant really say anything that hasnt been said already, as most have said things I truly belive in. Trust their words of inspiration and with faith all will be fine. Wish I was close enough for yalls BBQ to fellowship with ya.


Mike
 
Just got back from Madison, they say that I have a 95% chance of being cured. I will have to go through some chemo. this summer. Surgery is set for the 15th of April.
 
How was it diagnosed? Did you notice it or did your doc/wife/other?? These things can look pretty inconspicuous sometimes...glad you caught it early! Jeremy
 
Hell Sean, 95%?!? that's better odds than making it through rush hour traffic!!!!

Keep positive, Ang and I will be thinking/praying for you and your family.

Dan
 
Sean:

Glad you caught this early and the prognosis is positive. Very good that you haven't just ignored it like some unfortunate friends of mine. Pulling for you out on this coast and look forward to riding with you again soon.

Mike in NJ :patriot:
 
Sean,

Glad to hear the prognosis is good!!! Suzie and I will keep you in our prayers and hope for a speedy recovery!!
 
My dad was diagnosed about two months ago. His regular doctor looked at a mole on his chest five years ago and told him not to worry about it. Then earlier this year he told him not to worry about it again. Dad said it just didn't look right to him so he went to a dermatologist. They cut the surface out right away and it came back malignant. By the time they went in for the second surgery, it appeared to have gone to one lymph node so they took that out too. He has a clean bill of health now and didn't need the chemo. I just hate to think where he'd be if he had listened to that first doctor.

Wish you all the best - sounds like you caught it early.

Spudboy
 
Wish you the best Sean. If things start looking down think of the den, then you will remember things can get much worse. :)

Keep your chin up and the bird finger high, I'm sure you'll be okay.

Lincoln
 
SeanR,
I'll also say a few prayers to ol St. Camillus for you, and all of us who have had this scare. I agree with others about the L. Armstrong books, and keeping positive thoughts.
Slainte' (with a name spelled like that, you're Irish, and will know what that means)

Tom
 
This might sound too forward, but I would advise you against doing chemo, if it comes to that.

:smsoap: I feel pretty strongly about this...My mother had a couple of tumors in her colon (I know, not the same thing), and after the surgery to remove the larger tumors (she still had numerous "spots" that were too small to remove) the doctors tried to talk her into chemo. After lots of research into the effects of chemo (slow death from within, hoping that your "good" cells will grow back and the "bad" cells won't), she loaded up on vitamins, fruits and veggies. No red meat, etc. (There's a method to the diet, but I don't know exactly what it is.) When she went back for a CAT scan (or MRI, I can't remember), all the "spots" were totally gone. And she was HEALTHIER than before the surgery, not wasted away and hair falling out in clumps. I've seen people go through chemo, and I don't think you ever really recover.

I do wish you the best of luck in all this, and I'll be praying for you.

I just felt I had to mention it. Good luck!
 
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