Living with Stage 3a Melanoma - Heather Hogendoorn
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- čas přidán 19. 10. 2020
- Just before Heather's 37th birthday, a friend of Heather's noticed a mole that had changed on her back. This was the start of Heather's melanoma journey.
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I was a Derm nurse and every time we saw that on a pathology report, we were always surprised and worried. Glad you’re well ❤❤
Thank you for watching and for your important work with melanoma and skin cancer patients.
"Clear" is just the best word. 😀
Hey Heather! Thank you for the video!!
I'm 3a diagnosed 2018. I only did 18 infusions. My oncology team was horrible.
I pray you are well!
Hi Tracey, sorry to hear about your experience. Thank you for your kind words and watching our video.
Oh I’m so sorry to hear that:( and yes I am doing well! I hope you are doing well also!
I've had Melanoma before in Situ now 5 years later a mole on my back has change color and I didn't even notice it because of its location my Dermatologist did on a skin check. You know something I may have Melanoma but it don't have me. I take Lexapro and have been on that for a long time but not only that I have a Keto diet and I ride my E Bike all the time now and seem to enjoy life more. I will wait for the Labs to come back next week but I am angry about Melanoma and I am over my skin. I will fight it to the death and my faith in Jesus Christ does help. Not saying Im not scared but what Warrior isn't scared that is about to go into Battle. God Bless you all.
You are amazing ❤ Thank you
Thank you for watching!
How are you doing today? I have stage 3 going for my second surgery the 7th, my case is similar to yours❤ praying for you!
Wishing you the very best for your second surgery and a smooth recovery🙏
I was stage 3B 8 years ago just had two biopsies and found out it came back.
But!!! We will be ok 👍
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Thanks for sharing your story which is very similar to mine.... I’m post surgery waiting for my pet scan at 3a...praying for a clearance
Thank you for watching
I just watched your video, I was diagnosed with melanoma few months ago, same thing I had a mole on my back, it did make its way into my lymph node, was removed, had scans done all good, and dermatologist appointments for next few years. I’m currently taking targeted therapy pills daily for a year. Major lifestyle change that’s for sure..
How are you feeling today?
@@laniesider2586 pretty good, under doctors care, doing tests every couple of months as well as dermatologists visits and taking pills daily …
That is certainly a big lifestyle change for you. Thank you for watching and sharing🙏 If you are ever interested in learning more about our support services as you navigate your treatment journey, please visit www.melanomanetwork.ca/support/
How did u get into your dermatologist so quickly? U must have been under their care prior. It would take me months to get an appt, and it would spread for sure by the time of diagnosis. Im glad ut didnt spread beyond the nodes. A friend if mine recently told me she had the same thing, but its in her liver. Its a very scary thing. Im glad u r alright now.
Thank you for sharing John, it can be scary. Heather was already being followed by a dermatologist. You have made a good point regarding dermatology in Canada there are different wait times and in some areas of the country this can be very significant based on access.
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Hi! Yes I was thankfully already being followed by a dermatologist. She has always told me that if sometimes arises to call them ASAP and they would get me in. I was really lucky to be able to get in so fast.
We have a walk-in dermatology here in New York that you can walk in for one mole check. I’m so grateful for the services, since I had no wait time. My dermatologist quick response saved my life.
Is stage 3 melanoma a death sentence??
There have been many tremendous strides in treatment for Stage 3 melanoma and it would certainly not be considered a death sentence. You can learn more about available treatment options here melanomacanada.ca/diagnosis-and-treatment/melanoma/adjuvant-therapy/