I wanted to let everyone know that I will be 2 years NED next week (Dec 19th). There was a time that I thought my life was over. When I was initially diagnosed this board terrified me but many of the posts also gave me hope. I lived for posts from people who were NED. I want to share this same gift with others and provide some form of hope and support for the many who are struggling with a recent diagnosis. It was a very dark time for me but as time passes I am able to divert my focus from melanoma.
I wanted to let everyone know that I will be 2 years NED next week (Dec 19th). There was a time that I thought my life was over. When I was initially diagnosed this board terrified me but many of the posts also gave me hope. I lived for posts from people who were NED. I want to share this same gift with others and provide some form of hope and support for the many who are struggling with a recent diagnosis. It was a very dark time for me but as time passes I am able to divert my focus from melanoma. I still think about it every day but the mental anguish and fear has definitely been reduced. While I was receiving treatment my wife was pregnant with our first child. I honestly thought that she would be my first and last and I wouldn’t be able to see her grow up. Well, she’s now almost 2 and we have another girl on the way. I try my best to continue living my life as I did before my diagnosis.
To all of you out there who are struggling, keep pushing forward and take one day at a time. Seek support in whatever form you need. For me, meeting with a psychologist regularly was better than any medicine.
Happy Holidays
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