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[ShowMe]

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@Noel7 wrote:

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@ShowMe wrote:

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@esmeraldagooch wrote:

He had liver cancer that spread to the brain in 4 places.  This revalation today says the brain cancer is gone, but doesn't mention his liver.  Has anyone heard anything about that cancer?

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Believe the brain cancer was spread from the liver......that is what metastised melanoma does.  That is what I have......have it in 3 places in my body.....

So far, I've have 3 full body PET scans, and 2 brain MRIs.....the MRIs  were good.....no signs of it moving there.

And no, nothing was mentioned about his liver.   

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Dear Fluffy,

Thank you for the good news about Jimmy Carter. 

I didn't know yours had spread, I will pray even harder for you my friend. May God bless you and watch over you.

Noel

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Yes Noel.....they found the 3 locations when they did the first full body PETscan.  It showed 3 places.....and was originally found when I had my mammogram done.  It all started with a mole in just about the center of my back close to the spine.....It was found in the upper lobe of my right lung, mole, and lymph node under my right up close to the breast.....

This OPDIVO that we have been seeing so much being advertised on TV is what I am getting.  Believe me, it is very potent.  My oncologist has about 3 or 4 of us on this treatment, and he has told me several times that I am responding to it much better than the others.....in fact, he had to stop the treatments on one of the patients. 

Thanks for your prayers and concern.

[ShowMe]

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@RainCityWoman wrote:

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@ShowMe wrote:

Jimmy Carter has announced he is cancer free now.....

Fantastic news. 

Here's hoping and praying I will be able to say that soon......

Edited to say I know there is no CBN.......SHOULD BE CNN....Sorry for the mistake.

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OH, I hope that will be your story too. Sending positive thoughts that this happens for you.

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Thanks.....that means a lot.

I look forward to the day when my oncologist tells me I'm in remission......  I won't be able to announce it on TV, but you can be sure there will be one new thread started at that time.....

[ShowMe]

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@RainCityWoman wrote:

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@ShowMe wrote:

Jimmy Carter has announced he is cancer free now.....

Fantastic news. 

Here's hoping and praying I will be able to say that soon......

Edited to say I know there is no CBN.......SHOULD BE CNN....Sorry for the mistake.

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OH, I hope that will be your story too. Sending positive thoughts that this happens for you.

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Thanks Rainy.  The whole Q forum will know the day I hear those words......  The way things are progressing for me, I am hoping for it to be in the first half of 2016........

[Noel7]

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@ShowMe wrote:

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@Noel7 wrote:

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@ShowMe wrote:

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@esmeraldagooch wrote:

He had liver cancer that spread to the brain in 4 places.  This revalation today says the brain cancer is gone, but doesn't mention his liver.  Has anyone heard anything about that cancer?

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Believe the brain cancer was spread from the liver......that is what metastised melanoma does.  That is what I have......have it in 3 places in my body.....

So far, I've have 3 full body PET scans, and 2 brain MRIs.....the MRIs  were good.....no signs of it moving there.

And no, nothing was mentioned about his liver.   

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Dear Fluffy,

Thank you for the good news about Jimmy Carter. 

I didn't know yours had spread, I will pray even harder for you my friend. May God bless you and watch over you.

Noel

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Yes Noel.....they found the 3 locations when they did the first full body PETscan.  It showed 3 places.....and was originally found when I had my mammogram done.  It all started with a mole in just about the center of my back close to the spine.....It was found in the upper lobe of my right lung, mole, and lymph node under my right up close to the breast.....

This OPDIVO that we have been seeing so much being advertised on TV is what I am getting.  Believe me, it is very potent.  My oncologist has about 3 or 4 of us on this treatment, and he has told me several times that I am responding to it much better than the others.....in fact, he had to stop the treatments on one of the patients. 

Thanks for your prayers and concern.

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  I'm with you in spirit, I wish I could be there to help. 

[Tribbles]

Sorry wrong thread.  I thought this was for well wishes to former President Carter.

[Cookie2025]

I know my Doctors do push for the non-generic medications - however - I am taking anti-rejection med's which are generic and my picky Doctors are all on board.  The have said they will INSIST if a medication becomes a problem but so far no issues.

The problem I run across, when I need to see a General Practioner is they tell me they will NOT treat me - and to see my Transplant team at Hopkins.  Everyone is afraid they will do something which will be a detriment to my good health.  I am ten years out with my transplant and doing good.  I am having huge problems with pain and most nights are not too bad but there are the moments I am glad for my stash of Oxy (I also take Lyrica).  I have nights where 2 hours of sleep and the rest wondering if I should take the Oxy or not.  By the time I decide to take some - and get some sleep - I do not bother because I know I need to get up in an hour or two.  It is ridiculous.

Medicare coves 80 percent of your expenses - and you can probably enroll in secondary plan to cover the other 20 percent AND your prescriptions.  It sounds like you have someone knowledgable assisting you.  Give it a try.  

[Q4u]

Bless his heart, I'm very happy to hear this..... 

[ShowMe]

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@Tribbles wrote:

Sorry wrong thread.  I thought this was for well wishes to former President Carter.

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Tribbles.....it is and was.......We got a little sidetracked because of my speaking of my own cancer......like what Jimmy Carter has been suffering with.

Apparently, you didn't read the opening of this.......

[Mmsfoxxie]

@ShowMe, I know you probably couldn't the mole well since it was on your back but could you describe it at all?  I have one in the middle my back that is the same skin as my skin, nothing funny about it at all.

 A couple of times during normal exams, I mentioned it to my doctor and he said it was nothing.  Reading what you've said has made me curious again.  Thanks.

[JustJazzmom]

If you have any doubts about changing skin conditions see a dermatologist.

ABCDE of moles

Asymmetrical needs to be looked at

Border should be smooth and not uneven

Color should be uniform and not multi colored

Diameter of benign moles should be smaller than the pencil eraser tip

Evolving moles-- mean those that are changing shape, color and form over time

Some doctors even use the letter F-- Feeling itchy or painful-- these get removed as well