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Melanoma is not a disease that stands still, and as it moves into its more aggressive phase, planting metastases hither, thither and yon, it is essential to have opinions from a variety of experienced physicians in different medical disciplines regarding treatment options, prognosis and expectations.
So, during the last several weeks, my physicians have been collecting scans and laboratory data and tissue samples and doing those things which help shape their professional opinions as to what's next. I have been impressed by the strong advocacy positions expressed by my physicians, not in their interests, but in mine. E-mails, telephone calls, and messages (including consultations) from my physicians, and their staffs, have been enlightening and valuable.
Family, close friends and the communities in which I function have been outstanding in their support and realistic encouragement which makes my days more meaningful and endurable. I hope that each person suffering from an aggressive malignancy experiences the types of personal contact which I have gained. That support and contact is not a cure, but is an essential component of helping me to live with a bad disease.
I expect to have some new experiences in new venues shortly. I will share some of that information with my readers.
QUERY: Are you wearing a hat outdoors and applying sufficient sunscreen?
Melanoma is not a disease that stands still, and as it moves into its more aggressive phase, planting metastases hither, thither and yon, it is essential to have opinions from a variety of experienced physicians in different medical disciplines regarding treatment options, prognosis and expectations.
So, during the last several weeks, my physicians have been collecting scans and laboratory data and tissue samples and doing those things which help shape their professional opinions as to what's next. I have been impressed by the strong advocacy positions expressed by my physicians, not in their interests, but in mine. E-mails, telephone calls, and messages (including consultations) from my physicians, and their staffs, have been enlightening and valuable.
Family, close friends and the communities in which I function have been outstanding in their support and realistic encouragement which makes my days more meaningful and endurable. I hope that each person suffering from an aggressive malignancy experiences the types of personal contact which I have gained. That support and contact is not a cure, but is an essential component of helping me to live with a bad disease.
I expect to have some new experiences in new venues shortly. I will share some of that information with my readers.
QUERY: Are you wearing a hat outdoors and applying sufficient sunscreen?
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