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What immunotherapy were you on? I have been diagnosed with metastatic melanoma and there is no evidence to the point of origin. I am scheduled for my PET next week. We hope the doctor is wrong that I am stage 4 and the PET will show that I am stage 3 or less. The oncologist is recommending Nivolumab and lpilimumab as the starting treatment. One of the hardest things is waiting for all the tests and results. Praying your cancer goes into remission.
You have the right to have basic information be available. Certainly, I think you should reach an agreement that you will call to see if results avail and if not. Reschedule. It infuriates me that time is the greatest currency in Cancer and yet the. “ oncology system” can forget that,
I so appreciate this video, as a co-worker of mine might have breast cancer. She gets biopsy tomorrow. I want to be supportive and sensitive to her needs. This has been eye opening! Thank you - I am saving it to watch again.
God Bless you girl! Wow! Keep doing what you’re doing and give your faith and strength up to God. He’s with you all the way. You’re gonna beat this! 🙏🏻
I wish doctors communicated better and had better empathy during these moments. They didnt even tell my friend she had stage 4 cancer... a receptionist called her and said "we made you an appointment in the oncology department, here's the date and time." That was it. Once she met her doctor there they were SO nice and helpful but it didn't help those following weeks before her appointment they didn't tell her anything and just let her worry.
It's very strange the affection you get for a dog. When you have a pet you love them, but you don't realise how much until they become ill because if age and you have to have put down. We had a dog (Rusty) who we had to have euthanised. We couldn't take him to the vets on our own so my sister came with us. I had to have two days off work because I was so upset. You feel as though you've murdered them, but it was the best thing for her. We haven't had a pet since. So, I have sympathy for you ❤
I just learned about your story through your older videos. I am so incredibly happy to hear that everything is stable. I had a horrible experience with a mass that was found in my right breast recently. Currently trying to get a second opinion. It is extremely difficult to feel like you’ve been pushed aside and that you’re almost an afterthought or unimportant. It’s hurtful, really. Even if it’s not personal, it’s painful. You look amazing and I wish the very best health for you going forward. Thank you for sharing your story. ❤
I appreciate your grit. You are teaching your kids grit too by experiencing your hard work. Just so you know the longer you go the 3 months with clear scans, they'll end up spacing it to 4 months and then longer and longer.
I am so happy you are trying to live your best life and not live in fear. None of us know if we will have another day so each day is a gift. Thank you Meredith for sharing your cancer journey. You are such an inspiration to me!! Btw I love the background music! 😁❤❤❤
Thank you for sharing your family hike with us. I really enjoyed watching how much fun it was at the swimming hole. - how much fun everyone had, especially the puppy! I wonder if you would be willing to make a tape of your weight work-out. How many reps you do . I would like to try a 15 min session. So many of your exercises I could do and I have weights.to worrk with. What a great example you are of healthy living for me and so wonderful that you share the good life you lead with us. Thank you.
Love sharing these moments with you all! And for me to look back on 🥰 And I don’t typically go into depth explaining my workouts, but I’m not opposed! I can definitely work that in sometime! I love creating workout/training routines for myself and others!
Because of my schedule, my scans have always taken place one week before my oncology visit with labs even when I was on immunotherapy. Not sure if timing them in such a way would help going forward. Sorry to hear about the frustrating delays twice now. Congrats on the stable results! It is a joy hearing about your updates.
That is the game plan… to have my scan at least one week before my next oncology appointment. So that this doesn’t happen again 🤞🏻 Thank you so much for your support 🩷
You are just such an absolute inspiration. I often watch your videos when I’m extremely anxious and they make me feel grounded and that we can even going even when things are really scary. Health-wise stuff and IVF stuff for me.
You are just such an absolute inspiration. I often watch your videos when I’m extremely anxious and they make me feel grounded and that we can even going even when things are really scary. Health-wise stuff and IVF stuff for me.
I’m so glad that my videos can help you feel less alone and more grounded. Your feelings are completely valid, and you are absolutely not alone in your struggles. Thank you so much for your support 🩷
My father had stage 4 metatetic malignant melanoma in february 204, and now dr suggest immonotheray that is so harmful to us, We were given 3 dos pembro then tested again the result is stable no change in disease now we continue nivolumab. I don't know what I should do for my fathers. is it curable? please give me suggestion ...
Hiya its brilliant that your scans were stable but you are just as important as any other person being seen by the doctors you shouldn't be overlooked but I'm so pleased for you stay strong and take care 😊
Sent you a comment yesterday but it didn’t post. I agree with so many others posting that you are amazing and thriving. I wish the medical system were a bit better in regard to the human feeling side of cancer. So very happy that your scans are stable but I’m sure the anxiety you must feel each time you go for a scan is way up there. A stable patient is still a patient, with feelings and worry and all that comes along with cancer. As a retired HR person I see the human side of this. Each patient should feel cared for and not ignored. I loved watching you with your kiddos. What a beautiful place to get some much needed blue light therapy. Nothing prettier than a blue sky. Hang in there. Your great mom. Keep giving yourself the down times you need. Sending hugs your way ❤.
Thank you for being supportive and understanding. This is just part of a medical journey or cancer journey that not a lot of people realize until you’re going through it. But I’m blessed with amazing support to help me through. And very grateful to capture highlights from our hike to share with you all 🩷 thanks for watching!
Ohmigosh - if I could give this video 100x thumbs up I would. The video-ography is unbelievable of the kids and you and the puppy in the water and hiking. 🔥 it was just superb … I am sorry about your frustration. The other patients shouldn’t be your concern tbh … if they have 100 or 500 others - you needs are just as important. I hope their service improves. For we don’t want you sidelined. Much love to you from Toronto 🇨🇦 sweetheart ❤ … my those kiddies of yours are growing up so fast. 💝
Thank you so much! So glad to be able to capture some highlights from our day to share with you all (and for me to look back on as well). And you’re right, I shouldn’t feel overlooked as a patient regardless of my prognosis. But I’m very grateful that this cancer journey is just a small part of my life, and I have so much to be grateful for. Thanks so much for watching! 🩷
You are amazing. And scanxiety for me has never gotten easier. I need to get back into therapy especially trying to have a baby alone with IVF- but it is nearly impossible to find a therapist since my last one retired. Lots of hugs from PA 💕
I hear you about feeling overlooked as a patient. I’m just about to complete my one year on treatment for melanoma and then I’m on my own so to speak to see what happens. My doctor asked me how I felt about that and I explained my anxiety around stopping treatment to which their response was “Well you got your full year of treatment which is more than others get and that’s good enough.” I felt like I was a child being scolded.
I’m so sorry that you have had to go through that. Doctors can sometimes be amazing at helping us heal, and yet be terrible at understanding what it feels like to go through cancer. But just know that your feelings are valid, and you are definitely not alone in feeling that way. Prayers for peace in finishing your treatment! 🩷
I’m sorry about the stress with the scans, but so glad things are stable!!! Maybe you did this, but don’t forget to still rub in your sunscreen if you use a spray! Have someone else rub in your back. I don’t use them anymore because of skip areas, but I also don’t have little ones anymore and have more time to rub lotion everywhere. Gorgeous water hole!❤❤
Wonderful video of you all Meredith. I hate when hospitals play on patients emotions like this. Don't they have any idea the anxiety that is attached to having scan results? Great news that your cancer is stable. Big strides are happening in cancer treatments so fresh new treatments , I feel sure, will be appearing every year. Your fitness in the garage caused me to go and rest after watching you 😂😂😂😂!!!!! Sending you and your gorgeous family much love. Look after yourself xxxxx❤🙏🤗❤️❤️💐💐💐
Thank you so so much for that encouragement 🩷 so very grateful that my cancer journey is just a small part of my life, and thank I have so much to be thankful for!
Yes, I totally agree! I’ve been so very blessed to have the best oncologist in our area, I couldn’t imagine having to go through the anxiety of going waiting and not getting the results. There is l already so much we go through emotionally when we know we are getting the scan and the results. I understand stand that everyone’s diagnosis is different, along with their pain and suffering. But, cancer is cancer and all diagnosis’ should be treated with care and priority. Hang in there, you’re doing a great job taking care of yourself and trying to enjoy life!
Thank you for your support 🩷 every cancer journey is so different, and this is just a small part of my life. So thankful that I have so much to be thankful for amidst the hardships!
I don't understand will what cancer you have ever go away or will it just stay there? I guess the call tha dormant when it doesn't move. Did they say where the cancer is at maybe u missed the video.
It’s hard to say. There was a time that they thought it would just stay stable, but then it started shrinking again and one spot completely went away. But since then, things have been stable. So hard to say if they will shrink anymore at this point, or if they will stay stable until hopefully a bigger better treatment comes along to kick it for good.
I could hear the frustration in your voice feeling like you are being ignored by the doctor. I’ve never had cancer so I can’t remotely understand your fear each time you go but I’m sure it’s way up there. So thankful everything is still stable for you. That being said you are a patient and wherever you are in your cancer journey, even on the stable side of things, you deserve to feel cared for and just as important as any other patient. I hope the next appointment they will be more sensitive to that. Loved seeing you with your kiddos hiking and swimming. Blue therapy always gives my soul a restart. My daughter has four kids and she would get the “alone time” need. You do a great job with your kids and a little time to yourself is a good thing. Hang in there ❤️.
Hi Merideth….no news is always good news….i had realized early on, as I don’t want to say my doctors don’t care…cause they are great but they have so many patients that I felt like they would of been more, I don’t even know what word to use, but I felt like oh…I’m kind of in this alone…..lost a lot of friends and family along the way too….my results go right to the portal and I’m notified the second they go up and then call them if necessary……in the beginning you get pulled in with loads of attention but it tapers off …..I just got stable results too and I’m just relishing in the peace til the fall. Enjoy your summer….many healthy blessings….❤
I know what you mean. It’s a strange part of a cancer journey that people don’t realize unless you’re going through it. But hey, we are making it work and getting through 🩷
Where is that swimming hole! It is gorgeous! I know you are frustrated. Your scan was stable, but have you considered getting a second opinion from a major cancer center? Your children are absolutely adorable. Prayers for healing!
It is in Soddy Daisy TN ☺️ it really is such an awesome place! And I’m actually considering getting a second opinion from another oncologist in the near future. But I’m waiting for a specific doctor, who will be coming to a clinic near me next year. So I’m holding out until then. Just thought it’d be nice to have a fresh take and fresh eyes ☺️
