tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4194549751329163058.comments2023-03-30T06:37:56.972-07:00Melanoma Sucks!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05474529548475481812noreply@blogger.comBlogger187125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4194549751329163058.post-12489906135392714072013-09-03T18:38:08.062-07:002013-09-03T18:38:08.062-07:00I have been there, too. I have a chunck of my sho...I have been there, too. I have a chunck of my shoulder gone where the melanoma was, but I have gained so much perspective. I have had 7 biopsies and three surgeries, but I feel blessed. Congrats on beating it!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08776020022452162847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4194549751329163058.post-22325403013471829152013-06-17T14:17:30.713-07:002013-06-17T14:17:30.713-07:00The tat is really amazing! It is artistic, gracefu...The tat is really amazing! It is artistic, graceful and oh so symbolic. Well done Melissa. Your wait was well worth it.Rose ~ from Ozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01908281749611280188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4194549751329163058.post-12274777782343119562013-06-17T07:03:03.667-07:002013-06-17T07:03:03.667-07:00I love the tattoo! I've been wanting a black r...I love the tattoo! I've been wanting a black ribbon on my foot since melanoma came back uninvited last summer. But I love how the artist tied it in with "hope", I may borrow the idea and use another word or something so I'm not totally copying you :) Love it!!!Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08161944196871041201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4194549751329163058.post-68871277660669137372013-06-17T03:51:46.454-07:002013-06-17T03:51:46.454-07:00Beautiful. It made me cry. Hope is a wonderful thi...Beautiful. It made me cry. Hope is a wonderful thing.Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00483140712335480864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4194549751329163058.post-88540842298141547982013-06-16T07:22:21.831-07:002013-06-16T07:22:21.831-07:00Another great post.
I have learned one thing in ...Another great post. <br /><br />I have learned one thing in life and that is - regrets are the mistakes we make. I was never a tanning bed gal- but growing up in the 80's- we didn't wear sunblock and we were naive in thinking a sunburn wouldn't haunt us later. Silly us. <br /><br />Keep educating- Kismahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05457391863350629238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4194549751329163058.post-47339388781595665512013-06-07T18:22:09.437-07:002013-06-07T18:22:09.437-07:00Thanks Kisma! It is a wonderful life! I will tak...Thanks Kisma! It is a wonderful life! I will take a ton of pictures! ;)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05474529548475481812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4194549751329163058.post-55163235674612893802013-06-07T18:21:23.428-07:002013-06-07T18:21:23.428-07:00I certainly will Rose! <3I certainly will Rose! <3Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05474529548475481812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4194549751329163058.post-77553449443927246572013-06-04T18:04:49.496-07:002013-06-04T18:04:49.496-07:00This is by far my favorite post!!!! I am so happy ...This is by far my favorite post!!!! I am so happy to hear that we haven't heard from you because you lost yourself in your life and family. My 11th year is next month and I can't express how living life and not letting this disease control or rule it is so very important. It is summer and the kids are at the pool and thus far, my entire house smells like the beach and coconut because of sunblock. <br /><br />Keep checking in but live life and have fun!!! Take a bunch of pictures of the life you are enjoying!!! Kismahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05457391863350629238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4194549751329163058.post-36644196740093861872013-06-04T15:08:40.558-07:002013-06-04T15:08:40.558-07:00Check in occasionally dear girl, keep doing what y...Check in occasionally dear girl, keep doing what you do so well, but yes, get out there and LIVE!<br />My 2 is coming up end of the year, and already I am trying to LIVE more!<br />Thank for the sharing, the information and the inspiration.<br />RoseRose ~ from Ozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01908281749611280188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4194549751329163058.post-90619912469974136512013-06-03T19:07:49.960-07:002013-06-03T19:07:49.960-07:00Thank you!Thank you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05474529548475481812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4194549751329163058.post-25638529473124222752013-06-03T19:07:37.239-07:002013-06-03T19:07:37.239-07:00Thank you Rose! <3Thank you Rose! <3<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05474529548475481812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4194549751329163058.post-57485387867692571102013-06-03T19:07:16.132-07:002013-06-03T19:07:16.132-07:00Thank you!Thank you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05474529548475481812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4194549751329163058.post-30035041533102006412013-05-06T20:40:51.449-07:002013-05-06T20:40:51.449-07:00Happy Day!!! I am so happy and proud of your stren...Happy Day!!! I am so happy and proud of your strength! Kismahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05457391863350629238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4194549751329163058.post-48310284059942591842013-05-03T14:45:50.894-07:002013-05-03T14:45:50.894-07:00Your blog creates awareness, and many of the posts...Your blog creates awareness, and many of the posts you have shared have given a deeper understanding into the world of melanoma and I have no doubt been a tremendous source of comfort and support to others in similar positions.<br />RRose ~ from Ozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01908281749611280188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4194549751329163058.post-80753418616740196262013-05-02T20:23:54.234-07:002013-05-02T20:23:54.234-07:00here's to many many more! xohere's to many many more! xoKatie Wilkeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18286648146803495117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4194549751329163058.post-28809644434938960642013-04-13T05:55:03.872-07:002013-04-13T05:55:03.872-07:00She didn't want to, believe me! The minute sh...She didn't want to, believe me! The minute she was told she can't, she wanted to more. It has been a tough 2 year road. When we lost our friend to melanoma, she became very outspoken about it and it gave her strength. She has no problem speaking out, and she is not upset that she can't tan anymore. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05474529548475481812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4194549751329163058.post-83635940980791534512013-04-13T05:53:09.644-07:002013-04-13T05:53:09.644-07:00Thanks! I am so proud of her!Thanks! I am so proud of her!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05474529548475481812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4194549751329163058.post-25552243179592224982013-04-11T14:50:33.178-07:002013-04-11T14:50:33.178-07:00I am glad your teenager daughter listens to you!I am glad your teenager daughter listens to you!Strong Stephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02321489919466699913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4194549751329163058.post-65951589081151469482013-04-06T08:03:27.283-07:002013-04-06T08:03:27.283-07:00HUGE KUDOS to your daughter and you for making her...HUGE KUDOS to your daughter and you for making her aware and protecting her from afar!!! Kismahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05457391863350629238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4194549751329163058.post-1872807559926145132013-04-06T07:11:18.029-07:002013-04-06T07:11:18.029-07:00Beautiful post! And congrats on your 2 year cancer...Beautiful post! And congrats on your 2 year cancerversay! Kismahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05457391863350629238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4194549751329163058.post-42681745268568767852013-04-02T09:38:25.790-07:002013-04-02T09:38:25.790-07:00Your post mirrored my own thoughts about the word ...Your post mirrored my own thoughts about the word "survivor". You might have read it in my last blog post. (since you are my first follower!!!) So encouraging to hear your thoughts. There are a few out there that don't consider early stage cancer as "real", but they are the lesser. It must feel wonderful to be included in this article. I don't know if you have read Hillary's book, "Pale Girl Speaks", but the thing I loved most about it, was that she was stage 1. It still alters your life in a big way. Great Job Melissa!!! <3Mission Melanomahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02371277477531179722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4194549751329163058.post-32361522937133054582013-03-23T07:22:13.974-07:002013-03-23T07:22:13.974-07:00I didn't have a plastic surgeon and don't ...I didn't have a plastic surgeon and don't regret it. Mine was on my leg. If it was on my face maybe then I would. I think it is a very personal decision. I hope you are doing well Tammy. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05474529548475481812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4194549751329163058.post-6068828091180278262013-03-21T17:59:38.715-07:002013-03-21T17:59:38.715-07:00Thank you so much for posting this! I am trying to...Thank you so much for posting this! I am trying to figure out if I should get a plastic surgeon for my stage 1. Did you have one? Yours healed nicely. Best of luck and health.Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02141883867104777688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4194549751329163058.post-70248746329624532472013-03-09T17:31:41.311-08:002013-03-09T17:31:41.311-08:00I am a photographer, so it was just natural to do ...I am a photographer, so it was just natural to do it. I am glad I did! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05474529548475481812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4194549751329163058.post-87158855451685246822013-03-06T09:54:39.199-08:002013-03-06T09:54:39.199-08:00You were so smart to take pictures even before the...You were so smart to take pictures even before the mole came off. I haven't taken any of mine before, just after the WLE. Thanks for sharing your story!!!Mission Melanomahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02371277477531179722noreply@blogger.com