Hi Everyone,
I am currently just getting started on this journey. I have been
diagnosed with stage III melanoma. I just had the melanoma
removed and one lymph node tested, which came back positive.
I now and going back in on the 29th of october to have more
lymph nodes removed and my doctor said we would go from
there. As fo goes from there i actually have an apt with him
tomorrow. My sister Nancy is going with me as I have so many
questions. When he first told me I was surprised (it was over
the phone) and didn't have much to say at that time. but boy
when i hung up I had so many questions. Such are what is
my chances for a full recovery? What trials would he be
putting me into? He said he doesn't endorse Intrafueron and
would like anyone's input on that. I am scared, to say the least,
have four children ages 26,24,23 and 15 (a sophmore in High School)
and a fiance (but am currently living with just my youngest son.
Can I handle the sickness on my own? any response from fellow
survivors would be so much appreciated. thank you


Hello Lovelife and welcome to our community. With your melanoma just being diagnosed, I suspect you have many questions. I hope your appointment was informative and somewhat comforting; did you doctor answer what you needed to know?
The community here is a place for you to reach out and voice your worries, while gaining knowledge - they say their is strength in that. I hope you have friends and family who can support you as well.
I've selected some links from our site that I think might be helpful to you. Please let me know if there is anythign else I can do to help. Looking forward to an update on how things are going when you can.
All the best, sue (moderator)
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