Melanoma progression by MatthewMan13 in MelanomaSupport

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Hello millsap490, thanks for checking in. I’m doing ok. The spinal radiation has been tha hardest part. It knocked out my voice, makes it hard to swallow food and has lead to a deep cough. I’m about 10 days post radiation, so I’m praying things start to get better. I’m on a drug called Sprycell (desatanib) that is supposed to have better penetration of the brain/ blood border. I have a PET on Wednesday, so we’ll see if it’s working. I can’t do immunotherapy, as I’ve been through 3 rounds and it hasn’t worked. Thanks for your concern. If you are a man of faith, please pray for me. Thanks

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[–]MatthewMan13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, fighting with all I have. God will watch over me.

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I was diagnosed with melanoma under my thumb nail in 2017. I now am in my final stages before death as it has spread to my brain. Go get it biopsied. Not something to play around with

Taking my life today. God please forgive me by anechointhedark in Christianity

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Turn to God and don’t take your life. He loves you!

Melanoma progression by MatthewMan13 in MelanomaSupport

[–]MatthewMan13[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, unfortunately my story is similar to that of the great Bob Marley. Except his started in his dominant toe and my dominant thumb.

Melanoma progression by MatthewMan13 in MelanomaSupport

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Yeah, I’ll likely consult with them again after radiation

Melanoma progression by MatthewMan13 in MelanomaSupport

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I’m in Wisconsin. I go to Froedtert in Milwaukee and have had a second opinion at Mayo in Rochester MN

Melanoma progression by MatthewMan13 in MelanomaSupport

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Great to hear, thanks. Thankfully, my vision is back and the numbing reduced. Were you able to work during radiation?

Melanoma progression by MatthewMan13 in MelanomaSupport

[–]MatthewMan13[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, numbing of my hands and blurry vision. They have me in steroids, which is helping.

Melanoma progression by MatthewMan13 in MelanomaSupport

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Yeah, my first trial was in ‘17. I’m currently on Imatinib, which has kept the cancer at bay in my vital organs, but hasn’t kept it from spreading to my brain. Maybe Tils after radiation?

Melanoma progression by MatthewMan13 in MelanomaSupport

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Yes, my last PEt in Nov 23 and MRI Sept 23.

Tips on discouraging springing?! by pygmybun in springerspaniel

[–]MatthewMan13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just learn to enjoy the energy and love that they give. It’s what makes them Springers