Posts by Joshua King77

wanderingharbor61 said:My mother lost her battle with melanoma yesterday... she just stopped breathing—went out like a match once the flame dies down...🙂

Goleo, I am so incredibly sorry for your loss.

wanderingharbor61 said:God, Joshua King77,
you've probably seen the stories on these boards—my mom is fighting melanoma.
She had surgery last week, and now she’s gearing up for therapy.

I was wondering if you’re undergoing any treatment yourself—or if there are specific supplements you use to boost the immune system?

Sending my best, hang in there!

Hi wanderingharbor61!
I’ve read through the posts here, so I'm pretty familiar with everyone's journeys. It’s truly incredible how brave and "strong" some people are—I have so much respect for them!
Since my PET/CT scan didn't show any signs of spreading just yet, I'm not on any active therapy.
For my immunity, I take beta 1.3 Glucan.

slyseal28 said:Dandelion_seed reached out to me—thanks so much, dear! And please, tell them exactly how things really are!!!

Since I underwent surgery for melanoma back in January, I’d love to swap stories and experiences with others navigating a melanoma diagnosis.

Nancy Hernandez43 said:From what I gathered during my last chat with my dad—the answer is yes. Her markers have been fine for six months now, but back in February, they suggested a CT/PET scan just to be safe—you know, to rule out any metastasis since it’s been a year since the surgery. Apparently, whether you're abroad or here in the States, these scans run about $1,500, though there might be a way to get it done in NYC for next to nothing if you have supplemental insurance. Dad mentioned something about Quest Diagnostics? Does anyone know anything about them? He said he already reached out for info, though he hasn't shared the specifics with me yet.

My parents are flying back to the US tomorrow, so hopefully, I'll have more to share then.🙂

Sorry for being so vague—I'm still processing everything.

Regarding the PET/CT, I know from experience that you can get those scans done in NYC—and if you check www.questdiagnostics.com, you can find all the necessary instructions.
Feel free to ask if you need more details.