tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5994336640653689680.post5594089197630093840..comments2023-11-15T23:03:26.237-05:00Comments on Adventures With My Enemy Melanoma: Words From a FriendChelseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03983041684417338248noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5994336640653689680.post-88289074250014502892014-02-11T17:29:09.625-05:002014-02-11T17:29:09.625-05:00I loved reading your story and am thankful they fo...I loved reading your story and am thankful they found yours early enough to not need chemo. I was stage 3a at the age of 27 and I had a newborn baby at the time of diagnosis. That was 11 years ago. You are spot on when you say life is never the same. I miss that old carefree life but in the same breath I can say I appreciate the new life I have with a vigor I never imagined possible. I love seeing all of my fellow melanoma warriors post and wish I could hug you all. Stay healthy my friends. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03107469942590842199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5994336640653689680.post-36041364227871965062014-02-09T00:08:21.690-05:002014-02-09T00:08:21.690-05:00Thank you!!!!! I so needed this today. I am 9 mont...Thank you!!!!! I so needed this today. I am 9 months out from surgery. I have a 6 1/2 scar on my face and neck. It has been the scariest experience of my life. I thought I was the only one who felt this way.....that people think once it is cut out you are cured. I had some great support, but still felt more alone than I have ever been in my life. I am terrified still every day. I wish the world could understand, it is not as simple as they think. My melanoma grew so quickly and had such a high mitotic rate I get to be seen every 2 to 3 months for skin checks. Thankfully, this past week showed nothing suspicious. I pray for all of us, we can continue to be free of this demon of melanoma.Catehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03305798473424803208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5994336640653689680.post-6443579876060989532014-02-04T17:07:37.149-05:002014-02-04T17:07:37.149-05:00Thank you for taking time to share your story. I c...Thank you for taking time to share your story. I can relate in so many ways. In Aug of 2013 at age 38 (I am the Mom of two young boys) I too was diagnosed with Melanoma...a mole my husband thought "looked funny". I was fortunate that mine was also cured with a wide excision (mine was on my neck) but you put into words exactly the roller coaster of emotions I have experienced. I see my dermatologist every 3 months now and each visit my stomach flips upside down. I was fortunate enough to have had mole mapping done (where they photograph every inch of your body) and each visit my dermatologist examines my hundreds of moles and compares the "funny looking ones" to the ones on my CD of images to make sure they haven't changed. It feels like time stands still during those visits. I truly appreciate you sharing your story....stay strong.Memories by TLChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01596337435648686110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5994336640653689680.post-63630117418934374962014-02-04T14:18:56.464-05:002014-02-04T14:18:56.464-05:00Very well written. Thank you!Very well written. Thank you!Lisa Hanleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13420913949546977817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5994336640653689680.post-56620774322713021112014-02-03T22:21:24.517-05:002014-02-03T22:21:24.517-05:00I can relate to every emotion in this story. I too...I can relate to every emotion in this story. I too was lucky enough to only have to have the surgery. Let's keep educating! Thanks for sharing! Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14051251748200608593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5994336640653689680.post-2944031849132599432014-02-03T22:21:11.177-05:002014-02-03T22:21:11.177-05:00I can relate to every emotion in this story. I too...I can relate to every emotion in this story. I too was lucky enough to only have to have the surgery. Rebs, thank you for pointing out that it doesn't matter the stage, cancer always leaves it's mark. That couldn't be more true. Thanks for sharing!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14051251748200608593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5994336640653689680.post-6889328289471201092014-02-03T21:34:26.832-05:002014-02-03T21:34:26.832-05:00This story is exactly like mine. Thanks for sharin...This story is exactly like mine. Thanks for sharing both Chelsea's :) Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05828452256715398269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5994336640653689680.post-33042690586346814262014-02-03T16:57:18.785-05:002014-02-03T16:57:18.785-05:00I also am one of the "lucky" ones that d...I also am one of the "lucky" ones that didn't need Chemo and was diagnosed Stage 2. But because I was pregnant the surgeon cut deeper and wider than needed just to be sure, after putting at least half dozen locals into my back (ouch!). I had a Lymph Node Biopsy when my son was few months old and thankfully it came back ok, but has left me with severe nerve pain which at times can be debilitating. I also get intense pain at times where the tissue and muscle is missing in my back.<br /><br />No matter the staging, no matter the outcome of the Cancer itself, it leaves it's mark. And that mark is not only physical but emotional. It never goes away, but we do learn to live with it. We have no other choice.<br />Rebshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12294182216546071359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5994336640653689680.post-24452642815917287882014-02-03T11:13:02.674-05:002014-02-03T11:13:02.674-05:00To both Chelsea's, you both are an inspiration...To both Chelsea's, you both are an inspiration. Thank you for sharing your story. Sending you both positive thoughts and smiles. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03436460228844813853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5994336640653689680.post-24380748288136626102014-02-03T07:45:14.756-05:002014-02-03T07:45:14.756-05:00Thanks for posting this, Chelsea! It is always nic...Thanks for posting this, Chelsea! It is always nice to hear others' stories, there are so many out there. And, so many people don't understand, so it's nice for us to hear from someone else who is going through the same thing. I love what she says about educating yourself before you find yourself in a situation that educates you...so true; especially for the young people out there. Thanks!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14569784874317482619noreply@blogger.com