How my melanoma began

Hello Warrior Friends-
Here’s the beginning of it all!! How it began, what I saw, mole shape and colors, dermatologist and more! Have any questions, comment below and I’ll respond when I can!
Stay Shady- MMW

[@tcusack2106]

Hello from Canada. I have had melanoma twice. The last was Stage 4 metastatic melanoma. I was months away from death it was everywhere. 5 years I am still here in fact, I am on the cutting edge at Princess Margaret. Never give up hope.

[@MyMelanomaWorld]

I am glad to hear you’ve survived, you’ve made it through the unbelievable!! It’s a tough road and I appreciate the encouragement for others, hope helps heal!! stay healthy and strong 💪🏼

[@MTknitter22]

And I know several people like you, ten and 22 year healthy survivors, stage III and IV. Miracles happen everywhere and everyday!

[@dinkusmcgee1015]

No offense but how

[@dinkusmcgee1015]

My mom died in 2007. It told her there was no treatment.Basically so i'm so proud of you people❤

[@tcusack2106]

@dinkusmcgee1015 I can tell you I am deeply sorry, but my oncologist told me that had it been 10 yrs prior, I would not have survived. It would have been the same year as your mom.

[@IVORY123100]

I am Stage 4 Melanoma . My melanoma started in my thumb .Under my thumbnail it was turning black . I went to a Dr and told it was a fungal infection . I even asked " could this be melanoma ? . I was told no . My sister who is an RN . I sent her pics of my thumb and she said the Dr was right . So I felt as ease . The nail became crumbly and I thought it was going through a replacement of a damaged nail . At times it glazed over but then back to dark . I kept it bandaged. Then in early 2020 , readying for work . I dropped a pair of pants and the hangers end tore through where my nail once was . Ran to the sink bleeding and cried " Lord . What are you telling me ? " .went to a hand surgeon and he couldn't believe how eyes . said it looked like melanoma me clipped pieces off . Came back malignant . Did a double surgery of amputation of the thumb and biopsy of my Sentinels . Came back hot . Did scans of my brain and body . Came back 3 brain tumors . They put in a chest port for immunotherapy and fashioned a mask for Truebeam for my brain . They knocked out the tumors and have been NED for a year . .

[@MyMelanomaWorld]

Woah what a story! I can’t imagine how scary it was when it did come back cancer…in this regard, trusting yourself was always the hardest decision when people you trust are telling you, it’s not cancer. I am glad to hear that you are NED now and have put melanoma to rest. Just remember how sneaky it is and that it can always return, sadly, but there are many who beat this for life!! I hope we are both that type of success story.

[@IVORY123100]

@@MyMelanomaWorld It's been tough . When I got the initial call that it was malignant melanoma . I was stunned . I would have never imagined that any type of cancer could start in a thumb . Even after diagnosis , Some thought I was joking " Nah . Cancer can't start in a thumb " . Though having cancer is awful , For me the worst part was having to go to hospitals alone through this pandemic , I have always tried to hold my pain in because I didn't want to grieve others .Sometimes I think it harder for loved ones to watch us go through this , Than ourselves . My best way to deal with it all . Is smile .make others laugh , be corny and do my best .. When I was scheduled for thumb amputation , A few days before , I asked my wife to come listen to me . Many might think this unbelievable , We have been together 23 years and she has never heard me play my guitar. I begged her " Come listen " Put on my guitar, Put on a backing track and played with blood running down my hand and unto the strings . I was crying and her eyes widened " I never knew you could play like that . Why didn't you go professional ? " . It has always been my escape and I never wanted to play professionally . . I felt that these were the last few days of ever playing again . So I had to open that Gift for her .I had written to a guitarist virtuoso . That was stricken with ALS in 1991 . That he was expected not to live , He is paralyzed and can only communicate with a computer that follows his eyes for letters , He wrote to me and I lost it , I found a piece of music one day online dedicated to me . A backing track to play along with . I broke down crying . I had to keep going !!! . I have asked like Forrest Gump did " What is my purpose here " and she told him . One day you'll find out . I am reaching for that everyday now , To find it is what I am to do , I think part of my life's story is to testify . To help others . Lastly , When people tell me I am strong and a fighter . I tell them " It's not me , I have been blessed with caring Dr's , nurses , and have courted Angels unaware . They have been fighting for me . Peace Stephen

[@MyMelanomaWorld]

@@IVORY123100 thank you so much for sharing this story. It’s a lot for people to try and comprehend what you’re going through and by playing that guitar, I think she may have. Keep showing others what you can do and just what you hope to get out of this world. Melanoma and cancer in general have a way of changing people, forever. You’re a gift to those who need to hear your story..that’s being an advocate and hero. Sending my best!!

[@darleneswoboda6065]

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[@paulazajac9155]

I am an RN and I cannot believe the first MD was not horrified when he saw it! My best wishes to you!

[@iSheree]

I am a 32 year old cancer patient, it’s not melanoma, but just having cancer and treatment puts me at risk of other cancers. I also have a family history of skin cancers, everyone in my mums side of my family from age 40 and up, all have skin cancer. This video is a wake up call, I don’t wear sunscreen unless I am actually spending time outside. Most of the time, I am indoors because I am disabled and bedridden. If I go out, it’s to the car and off to the hospital most of the time. I have never really thought about how the sun rays still get on me anytime I go out, even if I am not spending the day out going to the beach or something. So you have helped me and given me the best chance to prevent melanoma. I am also going to get this strange mole on my toe checked. I want to say thank you. I hope you’re doing okay. ❤

[@islandbirdw]

My dad had malignant melanoma back in 1968. He opted for radical surgery and no chemo or radiation (his preference). They had 4 kids under 10, they went to Case Western Reserve and I recall my mother saying the surgeons didn’t even want to push on his chest near the mole. It had turned black purple and my mother “didn’t like the looks of it” and nagged him. They did what’s equivalent to radical mastectomy removing his pectoral muscle (chest) and removed a few portions of ribs and had to graft the huge cave with skin grafts. You could actually see his heart beating if he didn’t have a shirt on. He used to keep his check book in his left shirt pocket just over it to protect his heart. He lived 5 decades into his 80’s so the surgery saved his life. I have an annual skin evaluation with dermatologist to remove any moles that look suspicious. Wishing you the best. Thanks for sharing your story.

[@MyMelanomaWorld]

Wow thank you for sharing your fathers story. What a brave and tough father!! I am so glad to hear he had a long life and was able to enjoy it, even though he battled through cancer. I’m sure it was very difficult to manage it all. Sending best wishes to you and your family.

[@joansimons6205]

You are truly blessed. I lost my daughter to melanoma in 2000. She only lived 2 years after her diagnosis.

[@MyMelanomaWorld]

I am sorry to hear that. The loss and grief is so devastating. I feel your sadness, as I have two daughters and they are so close to me. I hope you’ve found some peace in the last 3 years. Sending you love and strength

[@janiemiller825]

Sorry 😞 about your loss… ❤️ I have a couple suspicious spots & have appt with a Dermatologist….

[@dantimber]

I am so sorry you went through this. It's tough. Fortunately there are many new melanoma treatments and vaccines on the horizon. Best to you. 🙏

[@MyMelanomaWorld]

There are so many from the beginning days of my battle! Thankfully I have been cancer free for a decade now and advocate for melanoma.

[@Michelle-hz6yx]

Hi Katie, Thanks so much for sharing your journey with Melanoma. My Melanoma journey started in 2018 with a mole that had changed size & become itchy. I went through similar things to you initially- wide local excision surgery & sentinel node biopsy where cancer cells were found. Your so right in saying the recovery of the sentinel node biopsy was awful! I don't know how you did it having a baby at the time. I'm a hairstylist and was unable to use my arm for at least a month!

[@MyMelanomaWorld]

It was so hard and I couldn’t pick up my baby infant and my 5 year old had to do a lot more on her own. Husband helped so much!!! I can’t imagine having a hair appt to try and manage. I hope you’re story is going on the list I’ve direction. Keep me updated!!

[@gailbenes4583]

Thank you for this video. I found out two weeks ago a spot on my back was melanoma, stage 2. I go in on Feb 14th to have surgery. Wish me luck. The spot was on my back and my husband never noticed and of course I couldn't see it. On my back was odd because it has not been exposed to the sun since the early 80s. When I was younger we layed out all the time, no sunscreen, etc. I guess it catches up with you. I had a full body scan because of other spots I wanted checked out. I kept putting off. Glad I finally went or the cancer would have gone unnoticed. I pray you continue to be melanoma safe.

[@MyMelanomaWorld]

So glad you’ve been proactive and got this location checked out. We just didn’t know then and sadly so many still don’t or look the other way, “that won’t happen to me!” Let’s hope things go smoothly for you going forward, sending my best!

[@mrigazio]

Thank you for sharing this. Your mole story reminded me of mine: weird eraser sized mole appears, then gets itchy & bloody, raised off the skin. I’m Stage 3 & having my 3rd surgery next week. I’m glad for everyone like you sharing info & educating others. There’s a lot of misinformation and sadly judgement out there.

[@MadisonBriggsArtchick]

My father who is 86 was just diagnosed with Merkel cell carcinoma. At the same time, he was also diagnosed with his second squamous cell carcinoma. I had never even heard of Merkel cell carcinoma. Turns out it is extremely aggressive and rare. My father is scheduled for surgery on May 15. 😅I am his caretaker so I am taking him to all his appointments. I have had two biopsies in the past for skin cancer, but they came out negative. I did not take care of myself. Did a lot of tanning when I was younger and including in tanning beds. I am almost 66 so that was a generational thing. I’m so sorry you dealt with this as a young person. Thank you for providing all of awareness that you are. May you stay strong and healthy for years and years to take care of your family and enjoy your life.

[@missKC19]

You are fab! So genuine xx

[@shanevine1]

It was great to watch your story, thank you for sharing your experience and emotion. For me the waiting was the worst where i have developed health anxiety that has stayed with me since 2013. Had a mole that itched bad in the middle of my back, went to the dermo and similer to you had it removed quickly. Received a call 2 days later late on a Friday afternoon telling me it was positive for melanoma and to come in on a Monday for an excision. Thats it!!! Spent the whole weekend Dr Googling and hit panick stations, thinking the worst only to be told on the Monday it is stage 1 and all will be well. Unfortunately the stress i put myself through scarred me so bad and i havent been the same since. Get me near a doctor now and my blood pressure goes through the roof. Every lump, bruise or cough causes me anxiety. PTSD for sure.

[@jutuska]

I just had my biopsy on Friday. I asked the doctor to give me some clues, and he said to wait 14 days. I am not happy!!! I am googling everywhere to get something to hang on. My story: a few months ago, there was a white spot on my head just in the hairline, itchy and flaky! I did not know white could be a melanoma!! Now, it turns into a blackish spot... So, I have palpitations and worry. I am in Sydney. In her video, there was background talk; the noise was disturbing and upsetting. I want to finish my note in an uplifting way: "You can't wait until life isn't hard anymore before you decide TO BE HAPPY.

[@MyMelanomaWorld]

Dr google is one of the scariest places to go and completely understand how your currently in a state of anxiety. I am sorry your experience has been so difficult. I am glad to hear it’s stage I and hope the continued skin checks will keep you safe from further stress with melanoma. Definitely count on websites that are in the know with melanoma, like skincancer.org for example. Sending you lots of encouragement and prayers

[@MelanomaMom]

Thank you for sharing your story.

[@MyMelanomaWorld]

It’s a pleasure. It’s worth it all

[@thinkforyourselfjohn3167]

Thank you for this video I will be keeping you in my prayers.

[@MyMelanomaWorld]

Thank you

[@Amie2391]

I love your videos ❤️ I am currently waiting for results for 2 moles I've had excised. The waiting is the hardest part, 6 to 10 weeks where I am in the UK!

[@MyMelanomaWorld]

Thank you so much for watching and supporting my story! I hate the wait too, it’s unbearable. The longest I waited was 4 weeks cause they sent in for a seconds opinion. I hope they come back earlier, which can happen more times than not. Have you been diagnosed?

[@blueseptember2174]

Amiens how did you make out?

[@Ishikaaaaaaaaaaaaaa]

What were the results? Hope you're okay.

[@scottjackson163]

I greatly appreciate your video. I’m “watching” a couple of places that have already been treated (cryotherapy) by a dermatologist. ❤

[@mamasthree2649]

I am in the beginning of this journey. Thank you

[@MyMelanomaWorld]

I send you hope and support, throughout this rollercoaster. You are stronger than melanoma, that I believe in. You can always reach out if you have any questions. Sending my best!!

[@jordenflorence5294]

I've nearly died from boredom let alone melanoma

[@rongierhart5686]

Unfortunately, last Thursday was 3 month checkup from my 3rd Mohs surgery, which turned out good. Nurse was very Insistent that we do a full body scan. Well we did it and I'm now waiting on results of 2 biopsies, suspicious malignant melanoma. The scrape is rather sore and red so not sure if it's infected but waiting on the results and googling, yes I Google, I'm worried. My Dad had Melanoma in several spots and passed away of liver cancer, it spread. Wishing you the best.

[@MyMelanomaWorld]

I get your worries and understand them. The redness could be it needs to be washed with antibacterial soap. Not sure what the care instructions were from your derm but check those out as well! I hope it heals soon and your results of the scan are positive. Cancer is always such a big battle with all we manage, to the emotions back to the scars. There’s so much depth and I hope you’re able to find a path that is manageable for you. ps. So sorry about your father. So hard to lose a parent, my mom passed from a brain aneurysm. 😭

[@leaveittolefty]

our little doxiechi dog (age 11-12 he was a rescue, have had him 10 yrs) developed a round black bump on the top of his snout. it came up suddenly and grew rapidly to about size of a pencil eraser over 3 weeks. we had it removed last week-- biopsy is melanoma. he goes back next week to have stitches removed and we will discuss next steps. probably chest x-ray. the margins were clear.his vet did a great job removing it. there is a vaccine (human) used in canines that is used as an adjuvant, not preventative. it's complicated. i am learning as we go

[@lesleymaclennan7899]

Hope he is doing well 🙏

[@leaveittolefty]

@@lesleymaclennan7899 so far, so good! i see a small spot on his underbelly that he is licking so i'm watching

[@MyMelanomaWorld]

Sending prayers and healing ❤️‍🩹 thoughts. Support through others helps so much.

[@janerainsford8996]

Vaccine? Awesome!

[@janerainsford8996]

My sister has been a dermatological nurse for 30 yrs says if you have Melanoma and have it treated and you live a long time without a occurrence you be ok.

[@MyMelanomaWorld]

That depends on the stage of melanoma. It isn’t the case if it’s spread to the lymphatic system. Your odds of reoccurrence is higher, since it’s traveled inside your body. I am not sure how much in depth you’ve spoken about melanoma Localized melanoma. For cancer with no sign of spread beyond where it started in the skin, the five-year relative survival rate is 98%. Regional melanoma. For cancer that has spread to nearby lymph nodes or nearby areas of the body, the five-year survival rate is 64% Distant melanoma. For cancer that has spread to remote parts of the body, such as distant skin areas, or the lungs or liver, the five-year survival rate is 23%.

[@marshabowlin1757]

Just had melanoma removed from my arm ,dermatologist said it would come back I go in every 3 months for check for the next year😮

[@MyMelanomaWorld]

So sorry to hear abt the melanoma, keeping up with the skin checks is always the first step in things. Watch your moles yourself and take pics of any that may be a concern for you, to see if they change or grow. Sending my best and hear to chat if needed

[@lisbellaraceligaraycordova992]

Thank you for your video and the best advice for me was to not search and believe everything Google say because that is me right now, just looking information everywhere. Feel scare and also feel like this is a 2nd chance to do things better.

[@MyMelanomaWorld]

Yess the internet is not always the best place. Unless it’s focused on skin cancer. If you’d like to chat at all message me on IG

[@notamoletracker]

Your my Hero!

[@MyMelanomaWorld]

Thank you 🖤

[@alisonparsons9609]

It's one of the best informative videos I've ever watched. Thanks. There's a lady I follow on KZbin and 😢😅⁰😅😢 she just had a small mole on her neck. This was back in 2017, she's now terminally ill. sun lo

[@alisonparsons9609]

I have lots of large moles on my back. When I went on honeymoon, way back in the 1990s, I was even putting 💯 percent sun screen on my moles then. Xxx

[@MyMelanomaWorld]

Wow thank you! I really appreciate the feedback. I am sorry to hear that she is terminal, it’s so sneaky and scary, if not caught early!! Sending my best to you both

[@missindependent1973]

Are you talking about Sarah? The POG family? 🥺

[@alisonparsons9609]

@missindependent1973 Yes, she's sadly passed away now on 1st August. I just think it could have been prevented. X

[@mistysedillo4450]

Newly diagnosed have yet to go to my general surgeon. Thank you for sharing, so helpful! I definitely don't trust Google!

[@MyMelanomaWorld]

Hope your surgery goes well! Sending you prayers

[@dar7230]

Same,I am leaning towards no treatment. I'm single no children live alone. My Dr suggested immunotherapy prior and post surgery. I wish I had NEVER had a biopsy felt fine but my PCP kept nagging etc. Id rather not know and don't want all these invasive painful procedures side effects etc. Good luck to you

[@pattim173]

My brother has this. Started on his nose, then his chest and neck. Surgery for all of it. Now he has stage 4 it’s in his brain, lungs and intestines. PET scan for Friday. Dr told him it’s incurable and he’s grasping for any and all cures available. Guy on the internet advised dog dewormer. 😭 Jesus God, the internet is the worst thing ever created.

[@MyMelanomaWorld]

It’s a dark hole and can be scary. I advise to keep on websites that know about it. It is so difficult to watch a loved one go through this!! I am incredibly sorry for all of the pain you’re all going through!! I am so sorry again

[@pattim173]

@@MyMelanomaWorld Thank you. ❤️

[@californiadoll6273]

How old is he?

[@shanejohnson5446]

I live in Oklahoma and the fendbendazole dog wormer cure sort of became famous when a guy name Joe Tippens in Edmond OK. used it to cure stage 4 lung cancer. My Mom used it to cure colon cancer in 3 months, and didn't do any surgery, chemo, or radiation. Joe actually got the idea from his veterinarian who used it to cure her cancer. It was an accidental discovery that came about when scientists were using mice for cancer research and gave them fenbendazole to control the parasites. Soon they noticed the mice were cancer free after being given this dewormer. Nobody knows for sure how it works, but one theory is that it starves the cancer cells of glucose and glutamine, 2 things they need to survive, but it doesn't deprive healthy cells of this. Another theory is that all cancer is caused by viruses and fenbendazole is anti viral and disrupts RdRp enzymes required for viral replication. This dewormer is in the same class as the Iv___n so called horse dewormer that cures Covid. YT banned that i word at one time and would ghost ban any comment containing the word, so I'm still gun shy lol. I used the i wormer after catching covid when it first hit the US in Feb of 2020, and it saved my life. Anyway, sorry to hear about your brother. If he decides to try the wormer, you can YT or google search "Joe Tippens protocol" and it will show the dosage. He also used theracurmin, which is a more absorbable form of curcumin. My Mom also used this stuff. I don' know if it's really any better than normal Curcumin, but they say it is. It's about a hundred dollars a bottle for the stuff. Olive leaf extract and oil of oregano are also anti cancer, and my Mom took them too, but I think the main thing that cured it was fenbendazole dog wormer. It's a shame that big pharma is trying to suppress this information. As you know, chemo is a billion dollar industry. Joe had 1.2 million in chemo, which his insurance paid for, and it not only didn't work, but caused the lung cancer to spread into his bones and throughout his body. After all the chemo and radiation, he was eventually told by his doctor there was no hope, and to go home and call hospice. Chemo is the same chemical as mustard gas that was used in WW2 and later banned by the UN.

[@deniceeverham9467]

They do have immunotherapy

[@dianewristen]

THANK YOU...I HAVE A DARK SPOT ON MY BIG TOE FOR ABOUT A YEAR AND HAVE NEVER INQUIRED. IT HASN'T GROWN, BUT I WILL ASK A DR. OR TWO.

[@maryjojouwstra3860]

Make sure you go to a dermatologist, regular Dr. Has not been trained to know the difference. Don’t fool around. This is your life your talking about.

[@CoolKidsSJJE]

Best advice ever not to only listen to google. A family member delayed going to dr by years bc google convinced him it was nothing. Stage iv when he finally went :/

[@MyMelanomaWorld]

Thank you I think that can be the best advice, to stay off internet and what it can offer! I am truly sorry to hear about your experience with this, it’s horrible and needs changing! Sending you my deepest sympathies and hugs

[@schildca]

Thanks for your education!!! A bit hard to stay focused, too much background noise from the TV.

[@MyMelanomaWorld]

Yeah it was my daughter working on some stuff for school, I think, but I have tried to be cautious of that going forward. Thanks for warching

[@_mariana2411_]

my dad has melanoma, but the imunoteraphy didn't work, now he will do chemeoteraphy.. but he is so sad, i dont know what to do to help him mentally :(

[@MyMelanomaWorld]

Staying mentally strong, maybe the toughest part about fighting cancer! I can give you my piece of advice: FAMILY! It’s the only thing that got me through it. More time spent with my loved ones, enjoying each other, helps pass the mentally toughness of cancer. If it’s not easy to have a lot of you together, keeping busy helps too. I’m sorry about your family and I Hope that this new therapy works for him!!!

[@krysstefan2505]

It this be helpful if you show that mold before surgery easy lesson for potential people having similar symptoms

[@MyMelanomaWorld]

I have videos that show it. I agree with you on that

[@nikebautista6240]

I will have myself check tomorrow. I have a odd looking mole that unexpectedly appeared few years ago and still worries me. I hope it's not melanoma.

[@MyMelanomaWorld]

Hoping for positive results. Glad you’re going to get it looked at! Sending my best!!

[@mrigazio]

I’m curious to know if you have had to deal with lymphedema after lymph node removal. I’m going to check your other videos.

[@MyMelanomaWorld]

I had a little issues with it but months later I haven’t had any more problems

[@pamhampshire1804]

What is the name of the app that will help me keep track of any changes?

[@corkipollock7483]

I appreciate your story and all your information, but most helpful would be for you to show pi’s. Like your wedding that showed the mole then. I don’t know why no one ever does that…pictur3s are better than words for us watching the video

[@MyMelanomaWorld]

I have videos from my wedding you can check out. A lot of the shorts vids show them. Also my instagram shows them as well. Next video I speak in I’ll try to add some pics. Thanks for the feedback!!

[@sandiegolivingmagazine3897]

I thought melanoma didn't itch. God bless you. I just had a recurrence. I had 12 primary tumors in 2019.

[@MyMelanomaWorld]

Yes it can and is a symptom of some moles that can be cancerous. It didn’t itch right away but when it started to and it bled when I scratched it, I knew it was avoidable to not get to the dermatology

[@MyMelanomaWorld]

www.skincancer.org/early-detection/self-exams/

[@abaker3721]

Thank you for your story. How did you find out it was back?

[@MyMelanomaWorld]

I found a ping pong size lump in my left armpit, after my 2nd daughter,. she was just 2 weeks old once I found out the melanoma was b back.

[@alinebrazilianflygirl2334]

@@MyMelanomaWorld seeing your story now, got me really concerned... I have my body covered with moles, so I do see a dermatologist regulary, I removed a melanoma in Oct 2018, it was found in one of this visits, as soon as he saw that lesion in the back of my right arm, a place I really could not see, he said it would be a big chance to be a melanoma, so when he said, that and scheduled it to remove, he was only going to go superficially, I told him not, I told him, go ahead as deep as you think you need to go to get this removed asap. It was sent to biopsy and came back as melanoma (Clark level II/III) and that all the boards around the lesion it was clear. My dermatologist said to not worry because I was clear and no treatment was going to be needed, I just do a follow up with him every 6 months , it does not go longer than a year to see him... So far every visit is a relieve to hear when he say, it is only good news, now seeing your story you were also clear, and then that same melanoma came back, this is scary... specially not knowing what to look for. I am Brazilian living in the USA now, and my doctor is in Brazil, my brother owns a lab, so every time I go there I have a huge series of lab work, blood tests, gynecologist, go thru endoscopies , I mean I try to be vigilant, my only problem detected later is that I am overweight and this is altering my liver enzymes, ultrassound show steatosis. In your case, how did you proceed after your first diagnosed, did you do check ups, and how long after the first melanoma you found that lump? THank you for sharing your story, as scary it can be it is also inspiring.

[@blueseptember2174]

@@MyMelanomaWorld my goodness 😳. How are you now?

[@MyMelanomaWorld]

@@blueseptember2174 currently a stage iv survivor for 9 years now

[@marshamorrell2769]

I had exactly the same experience. Mine was a stage 2b though since it was deep. Not fun at all.

[@MyMelanomaWorld]

I am sry yours was awful too. I hope you’re doing well now and continuing to recover and heal, hoping for a long happy life and my very best to you

[@margaretsmyth1564]

Mine was pink thought it was a bite my husband made me go was lucky not even a stage 1 that was 15 years ago but checked yearly

[@MyMelanomaWorld]

Skin check are key!! Keep that up, I wish you long life of happiness and health!!

[@artistroman8204]

Was It just 1 surgery, did it return? Or everything clear after it and 15 years all clear? Thank you!

[@MyMelanomaWorld]

@@artistroman8204 it returned two years after my original diagnosis

[@jjgreek1]

With 2A did you have lymph nodes removed or biopsied

[@Lulu-kt6gr]

In this video she says that she had lymph nodes removed and 3 were cancerous

[@MyMelanomaWorld]

Yes I did have nodes removed. Thank you @lulu-ky6gr for answering that question

[@trishstevenson3022]

❤any updates

[@MyMelanomaWorld]

Still cancer free and healthy for now

[@hopeseeker2023]

Why did you lose people around you? Did you withdraw or did people just back off and leave? 😮. I thought most sunscreens contain carcinogens themselves. Do you use a special kind? This was 2 years ago but popped onto my feed. I pray all is well today.

[@MyMelanomaWorld]

I don’t know, people couldn’t handle my cancer I guess

[@Lulu-kt6gr]

Hi - I am just curious: why did you lose people in your life over this? And why did it ruin your life? It seems like you are doing well now, and will have a bright future.

[@MyMelanomaWorld]

It’s cancer! It’s one of the toughest things to go through with lots of stress. People can’t handle that, why, I don’t know.

[@dar7230]

​@@MyMelanomaWorldI was just diagnosed with stage 3,Dr recommended clinical trial, immunotherapy prior and post surgery. I refuse to have lymph node removal or biopsy and am thinking of not taking any treatment Not worth it especially if it's only going to return. I have no dependents, have had a great life and don't want to go through treatment

[@ulrikejohnson3281]

Did you take the c Injektion? If, it didn't help!

[@MyMelanomaWorld]

I didn’t I don’t think

[@user-jy4mw3um7v]

How are you doing now

[@MyMelanomaWorld]

Doing good with still no melanoma

[@rmcgarra7]

See a Dermatologist at least once a year...have them check the top of your head....

[@janelleabbott2227]

😊ppp

[@chaunceybuddy1116]

I love what you have to say but the TV in the background makes it hard for me to attend with the competing noise.

[@MyMelanomaWorld]

It’s my daughter and she was trying to be quiet. We did our best with the location that we could in our house

[@urflofit2010]

Dad had cancer on his cheek and drank Chapparal tea for two years, it went away. I had a spot on my arm and took it off with "Black salve.

[@leeleegirl8612]

Do not use black salve on your body. It is an unregulated goo that is full of caustic chemicals. A woman on the show Botched destroyed her nose by applying black salve to her skin cancer. She had extensive plastic surgery to try to repair the damage. Do not use black salve!!!!

[@maryserfass3230]

Tea will not cure Melanoma .

[@sophrosyne5900]

Im precancerous for melanoma and ill be buying some essiac tea and starting castor oil packs for detox with dandelion tincture . Ive heard black seed oil works too but im more interested in the essiac tea. Good for your Dad ❤

[@MyMelanomaWorld]

It won’t!

[@MyMelanomaWorld]

Appreciate the info

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[@melindaboyd3120]

U absolutely need to fix the background noise. Very difficult to fully listen concentrate on what you were saying.

[@MyMelanomaWorld]

I have two girls and they were doing their best to be quite but they were doing school online. There’s other options to watch or on my website: stayshady.org Thanks 😊

[@minvelseskanal876]

The background noise is very annoying

[@BarbaraHolroyd-tw1xc]

Talking,,,,,not on ..

[@bethmarsh1491]

Background talking is so distracting!!!!!!!!

[@Rodmic-hd9pn]

The people in the background are annoying

[@MyMelanomaWorld]

It’s not annoying when it’s my daughter

[@Rodmic-hd9pn]

I’m so sorry I shouldn’t have said that.

[@migdaliavasquez1874]

Hi how are you😊 it’s terrible doing a video for such an important topic with so much noise in the background; 😊 I mean the whole video was annoying due to background noise; 😊

[@MyMelanomaWorld]

I tried my best, however I do have kids. That did their best…it’s a topic that I tried super hard to share for the first time and that’s all you can focus on? This is a very sensitive subject for me and you are saying it’s annoying…how is that supposed to make me feel exactly

[@donaldnorris5659]

The noise in the background is rather distracting. Hard to understand you flipping your hair around didn't help

[@2ndcitysaint52]

wtf bro girl is trying to help ppl and u post this dogshit.

[@chrisspi555]

Thanks.I thought the hair thing was only disturbing me...

[@sandyfranklin1123]

Best to turn off tv or background noise if possible. Your information is too important to have those distractions.

[@janicemackie611]

Well, that’s shallow…she’s expressing herself about cancer and her hair is bothering you???

[@janicemackie611]

@@patriciapendlbury2603 i wasn’t responding to your comment…It was a response to someone else..