Marvel Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 Just wanted to let everyone know that my wife had surgery last Wednesday (July 6), to remove a small melanoma from her lower back. They also removed two lymph nodes. Got the path report back yesterday, and she is all clear. This means no other surgery or other treatment (chemo, drugs, radiation). She is up and about, and will be driving to town tomorrow on errands. She is healing up quite nicely. Many thanks for the prayers and good thoughts. I hadn't wanted to post again until we had some news. Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 Outstanding. My sister-inlaw's test just came back clean also. GOD Bless! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSport Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 ...Great news! Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheelman Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 That is great news Bruce. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwinr Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 Congratulations, buddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodog Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 great news! peace to you and your family! forrest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrot Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 Yes, the truly important things in life. Excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke Spinner Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 ....freakin' FANTASTIC new's , Marvel ...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raypenn Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 Most Excellent news! Too many of us take good health for granted - there is little that's more important. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 Thanks for the update. Prayers answered! Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customsteve01 Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 Great news Marvel, I hope all is well in the future for your family. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klipschfoot Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 Congratulations. We've been there, too. My sympathy and respect to those who have endured other results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscarsear Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 Wonderful news!!!! Want everyone to note though that those of us who are guilty of excessive sun-worship need 2 be on the alert for this crap. This includes those who merely work outdoors alot. Many ex-navy personnel have melanoma showing up on their ear tips (where Spock is all pointy). Short hair and head gear that didn't protect. Sorry for the downer on this otherwise grand occasion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myhamish Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 That's great news, Bruce. All the best to you, your wife and family. Take care. Hamish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.4knee Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 Great news indeed. God Bless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3dzapper Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 Great! you both must be very relieved. Take her someplace nice. NO SUN!!!!!! Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlieboy Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 Great news! Best wishes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted July 13, 2005 Author Share Posted July 13, 2005 oscarsear is correct. Melanoma is deadly and you may have had ONE sunburn when you were little and twenty/thirty years later it shows up. Another candidate is turning out to be folks who work in clean rooms. They think that may be related to degreaser/chemicals used. Same thing, where it shows up later, but the numbers are suspiciously pointing to some connection there. Cure rates are pretty low if you don't catch it in time, unlike other cancers that respond well to treatments. If you can't see your scalp, have your barber or whoever cuts your hair check for you. Of course, your spouse or significant other could also check. Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fini Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 Great news, Bruce! Thanks for the sunscreen reminder, too. I usually forget that stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 Bruce,glad to hear all is well,best wishes for the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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