My melanoma nightmare update.

[fightforfreedom]

Had my 3rd treatment of the drug Keytruda. No major side effects. When I get the treatment once every 3 weeks, it wipes me out for about 24 hours. Kind of like when you got the covid vaccine. Then I quickly recover. Every doctor, nurse, I talk to raves about the drug Keytruda.

The 7 inch scar on my face is healing nicely. I had the surgery 3 months ago and the scar is hardly noticeable. Still have some swelling on my face and still have no feeling on the right side of my face. That is slowly improving.

Got some real good news yesterday, During the pet scan I had for my melanoma, it showed a possible growth on my prostate. I saw the urologist yesterday and he does not believe it is cancer. Have to get an MRI to make sure. When the doctor told me that I did a dance in his office. I was so fucking happy. Dealing with one cancer is enough.

[momta]

1. Good news, always welcome.

Glad the drug isn't kicking your ass. Glad the urologist thinks there's no cancer in your prostate.

Keep that good news coming!

[LisaL]

2. Good news.

It's a good thing you caught it early.

[fightforfreedom]

5. I think I have my own Clarence if you know what I mean.

If I do, he has earned his wings.

[fightforfreedom]

8. I talked to my son the other day. He said I have unbelievable good luck.

I told him my luck is coming from the fact I am very pro-active. I plan ahead, think ahead, I protect myself. Being pro-active can lead to good luck. It's not like I won the lottery.

[LisaL]

10. But still.

I have a small cyst on my face that I never had biopsied (it's been there for many years so I presume it's not melanoma). But I presume most people would not biopsy something like that.

[fightforfreedom]

12. That's what I thought. I had a small cyst removed from my face.

It was tested and came back normal. Then the melanoma showed itself. It was like the removal of the small cyst woke up the melanoma. It was very strange.

[LisaL]

13. I know, I read your earlier posts.

Very unusual presentation in your case.

[viva la]

3. Good news!

It sounds like things are getting better.. you deserve some good tidings!

[chia]

4. Wishing you the best possible outcome in all things!

[wryter2000]

6. Good news

Keep up the good work.

[people]

7. Very happy for you

Glad you have this new drug and that the treatment doesn't wipe you out for very long. You are getting there and eventually will be done with this.

[highplainsdem]

9. Good news! More prayers for you on the way!

[woodsprite]

11. I'm doing a happy dance for you!!! That's great news!

Glad your scar is healing nicely. I've heard wonderful things about Keytruda.

I'm having scanxiety today. I go for a CT scan tomorrow. The first one since treatment ended, and it's only so the uro doc can check on the state of my kidneys/kidney stones. Hoping this time all they see are my 2 kidney stones and nothing else questionable. My onco said they won't be doing PET scans at any time during my 5 years of follow up appts.

Hoping that your MRI is clear and you're doing another happy dance soon!

[Chicagogrl1]

14. Great news!!

Sending you good vibes for healing!

[gademocrat7]

15. Great news!

Wishing you all the best. Take care.

[cate94]

16. I'm very happy for you!

It’s pretty scary the first time you see the wound on your face, but most of my scars are pretty unnoticeable too. Not nearly as scary as dealing with melanoma!

[Karadeniz]

17. Yay for you !!! Even during your first posts, when you didn't know how everything would go, I just

had a feeling of confidence that this would pan out okay... right again!

[wendyb-NC]

18. Glad to hear

Best wishes, may the healing continue.

Sending good vibrations, positive vibes for cancer free mri and a very healthy future. Peace and Blessings.

[sinkingfeeling]

19. Good news. It took me around three years to get the feeling back after surgery cut through the

nerves in my neck. I still have tingling and 'itchy' sensations right under my ear, 13 1/2 years later.

[pazzyanne]

20. Wishing you the very best!

[SheltieLover]

21. Thx for the happy updates!

So happy for you!

[livetohike]

22. Thanks for the update and good news. So glad thev

Keytruda is working for you

[Delphinus]

23. So happy for you!

I would have done a dance in his office too!

[MuseRider]

24. Fantastic!

Keep up the fight until it is all gone and it looks like you have a very good chance that it is or will be soon.

[LoisB]

25. May you continue to have good news.

[calimary]

26. That's EXCELLENT news, fightforfreedom!

We can all be happy about this!

[AmBlue]

27. Very glad

... to hear your good news. Cancer sucks!!

[bucolic_frolic]

28. Great news! You hang in there, we need your determinaion to fight!

[SharonClark]

29. My friend has a similar story with a melanoma on her leg.

She had a lung biopsy last Friday, no results yet.

I'm perplexed by your statement "Kind of like when you got the covid vaccine." I don't know anyone who became ill or wiped after any of the vaccines and booster shots. Your vaccine experience is not universal.

Hope you feel better soon.

[fightforfreedom]

30. Lots of people had side effects from the covid vaccines. Chills, fever, fatigue, etc.

My side effects from the covid shots were worse then the side effects I am getting from my Keytruda treatments.

[marybourg]

34. I was wiped out for 30 hours or so after each shot and booster.

[Thtwudbeme]

36. Almost every person I work with had a reaction to the Covid vaccine.

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[Walleye]

31. I know that no cancer happy dance. Keep up the good work

[Ms. Toad]

32. Yay!!!

Keep up the news! Are you on a 3-month scan for metastasis?

[we can do it]

33. Great to hear❤️

[dwayneb]

35. Good news my friend

Glad to hear it. Thankfully we have modern medicine here in the USA, at least for now.

[LuckyCharms]

37. Keep the good news coming!

You're gonna beat it.

Stay positive. You're strong and you're doing a great job!

[MLAA]

38. Yeah! Dance on!

Take your pick!