My Melanoma Story | Navigating Stage 4 Cancer as a Mom of 2
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- Опубліковано 1 жов 2024
- For those that follow me on Instagram, you probably already know about my most recent diagnosis. But for those that don’t know, or are wanting to know more, this is my story.
I take you along to my most recent appointments and share my story thus far, from diagnosis to my most recent scans.
Here is the link to my previous melanoma story: • TALKING ABOUT MY MELAN...
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My mother had stage 4 malignant melanoma when she was pregnant with me. This was in 1975, so the treatment options were minimal. They sent her to UCLA and did all they could with grafts and removing lymph nodes in her neck. They told her to go home and get her affairs in order. She prayed to God to help her because she had a new baby. I am happy to tell you that with no treatment, no hope she is still here at 77 years-old. She is a walking miracle and I will be praying for you, your babies, your husband.🙏💛
Wow, what an incredible story! Thank you for your prayers! Stories like this are a huge inspiration and proof of God’s blessings. I have faith that this will be part of my testimony one day, and I can have a story similar to your mom’s. ❤️
Proof? Or is that what your mom just told you. If it was stage 4 it spread beyond lymph nodes. Where else did it spread to, and what documentation do you have for this?
I love this!!!
I am so sorry but not very likely as stage 4 goes to the lymph nodes and the liver and the lungs and the brain. Even with minimal treatment available in 2007 my mom did not survive. They have advanced treatment lately but in 1970 in 1970s I doubt that happened I'm sorry
Then it was never really stage IV.
An acquaintance, diagnosed with stage 4 melanoma, metastases literally everywhere...25 YEARS ago! Considered cured. You too will get there👍🙏
I’m 79, my Melanoma was diagnosed when I was 33! I was in our pool swimming with my girlfriend, she says hold still you have something on your back, she came over, sucked in her breath and says omg it’s a mole. For the next few months they were on my case to see a doctor. When I finally did he did the biopsy that same day, and I asked to see it and he had dug pretty deep there were pieces of tissue hanging down in strips. The results came back in two two weeks, the day school was out for Christmas holidays, the doctors office called and said the doctor wanted to see me on Monday. I said no, obviously the news is not good and I shouldn’t be made to wait and worry through the weekend, so he got on the phone and told me, I went in Monday, and he recommended a surgeon to me whom I went to see that same week and had surgery on 12-27. I had two young school aged children and one pre schooler. I had a lot of reasons to live.
I should say that I have never once had a tan, but what I did have was many blistering sunburns as a child. I was cured of melanoma via surgery. But…..I’ve still been battling skin cancer for 46 years, I have never left the dermatologist office without leaving a part of me. I have had cancer surgery on every part of my body except for my head and feet. On 8-18-22 I’m going in for another biopsy on my forehead, I don’t need a biopsy to tell me it’s malignant, after 46 years I’ve no problem getting that right, I just don’t know how to pinpoint which cancer it is. One other thing, if anyone is suspicious about a spot on their body may be cancerous if it itches non stop, it is cancer. Everyone of the malignant cancers I’ve had itched non stop, once cancer is removed the itching stops. Best wishes to all that suffer with this horrific disease, I hope that you can be cured and go on to live a full and happy life. God bless.
Thank you for your encouragement!
@@lolaottinger3038 yes, definitely check it out at a dermatologist if anything is strange/itchy. My melanoma never itched, but the mole I had changed over time and I didn’t even realize it until I saw old pictures and realized how much smaller it was years before. Advocate for yourself!!
@@lolaottinger3038 - Amazing! Blessings to you and your family!❤️
@@lolaottinger3038 my mom had a spot that itched on her back and it wasn't cancer luckily but I definitely trust that more times than not it's definitely cancer!! I'm so sorry you had to deal with that soooo many times! That's unfortunate that they can't do something to stop it from coming back!
God bless you, Meredith. My daughter was diagnosed with stage 3 melanoma when she was 28. She had surgery and all lymph nodes removed on her right side. God is good and she has not had a reoccurrence in 24 years. I will be praying for your complete healing. 🙏❤️
That's so awesome for you both!! God bless you!
Thanx for the encouraging words❣And right back atcha!
My daughter was diagnosed with melanoma on her back about 7 yrs ago. She's been fine since so far, and I'm so grateful to GOD!♥️
Meredith, remember me, the guy who told you that I and my wife would pray for you? We are doing that. But long story short, in watching these videos and talking to my wife we determined she needed to go to the dermatologist for a spot on her forearm. She got the path back today and has melanoma. She goes back tomorrow for more excision. If it weren't for these videos we likely wouldn't have had the discussion about seeing a dermatologist until months later. She noticed changes but hadn't had any particular symptoms from the lesion on her arm.
Oh my goodness I am SO sorry to hear this!!! I am praying that it was caught early!!! It sounds promising that she hasn’t had symptoms. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Prayers
@@deniseblackburn33 Thank you! It was Grade 0 melanoma in situ. No invasion and margins are clear. It's just a strange deal. About three weeks ago I started watching these melanoma videos. Essentially out of empathy for these young patients. And in frustration that I spent so much time in my younger years in the sun unprotected. And then coincidentally my wife and I start to talk about it and you know the rest of the story.
@@Meredith_Feira thank you for sharing your story. You are such an inspiration!! I had breast cancer in 2006. God bless you!!
JayM, Meredith’s mom is praying for you guys. Thank you for praying for my daughter.
Thank you for sharing! I didn't know that a lump could be melanoma either! I admire your strength and courage. Just to let you know...I was a 32 year old mother of two when I was diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer...ups and downs...but here I am at 62 - kikin butt and takin names! There are a lot of us out there sweet girl - keep fighting and staying strong 💞
Thank you so much for the encouragement!! Means so much 💕
Not Tim thats my husband.Philly Lisa here You captured my heart!With your openness an your bravery.You are one strong young woman.I also so admire your care an concern for others.I pray for you everynite.Always remember your AMAZING❤❤❤❤❤
I was diagnosed with stage IV breast cancer in 2016. I was a mother of two minor children and I thought I was going to die within a couple of years. That was 6 years ago and I lived to see both of my kids graduate from high school and now they're in college. I'm still doing well and taking it one day at a time. Don't count yourself out
This is such an encouraging story! Thanks for sharing! Prayers for you and your family ❤️
Wow, that is so amazing. Hoping for good health ahead for you and your family!
breast cancer on stage 4 has spride mutiple and is not curable!
@@luxemb.4039 There have been cases of stage IV that are cured. I have immuno-treatment every 3 weeks, along with hormonal treatment, and am still doing well. I will always be on treatment
@@luxemb.4039 not cured maybe but contained.
I’m sending hugs from Australia. The advances in Melanoma treatment are astonishing. My dad, now aged 85, has stage 4 melanoma. He has deposits on his lungs, liver and kidney. He was given 3 to 6 months, his original site was neck which is not good. That was over 6 years ago. Still keeping on. Take each day at a time and live each day.
My best to your dad! And yes, it has come so far! Very, very encouraging!!!
Wow! So encouraging! Blessings to you and your dad!❤️
What treatment did he receive?
Hey is there any way I can reach you on email?
Diverse ages diverse treatments and respons to the treatment
My friend had 24 melanomas and after immunotherapy (which is hard) he's been cancer free for 4 years. I'll pray the same for you.🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🥰 Your children are adorable 😍
Ja he still Cancer freie?
I love these comments
I’ve gone 2 years with no evidence of disease after being treated for Stage 3c colorectal cancer. The scanxiety is no fun. I’ve followed several channels of people who have documented their cancer experiences. I’ve left a few comments along the way. What amazes me is when total strangers respond to my comments in very positive and supportive ways and tell me they will be praying for me. I truly believe prayer is powerful and helpful. Despite the horrors of American politics, there is a lot of goodness and good people in this country. All you have to do is read the comments on channels such as yours. I wish you the best with the rest of your treatments. You are a wonderful mother.
I really will keep you in my prayers! You’re right, the power of prayer is amazing. Praying your cancer stays in remission, and that you can live your life with a new perspective ❤️
I totally agree, generally people can be kind. What kind of treatment did you have to have with stage 3c colorectal cancer? How was it staged or what is considered 3c? Going through the colon wall?
@@tammyslaughter9587 For treatment I had 6 months of IV FOLFOX chemo, then 6 weeks of radiation and oral chemo, then an 8 hour surgery called Low Anterior Resection to remove the tumor which also left me with a temporary ileostomy. Waited 9 months then had another surgery to reverse the ileostomy. It’s been a long process. Unfortunately after my first surgery my wife said she wanted a divorce. So it’s been an emotional and physical process. For staging , 3C means the tumor has grown through the wall of rectum/colon as well as having cancerous cells in 7 or more lymph nodes. But no tumor spread to distant organs.
@@roch145 thank you so much for sharing, and I’m so sorry your wife left after the surgery when you needed someone the most, it’s so sad but some people just can’t handle the devastating affects of cancer. I truly hope you’re doing well! I was wondering the difference between treatments of stage 3c colon cancer and stage 4 colon cancer. I was diagnosed with stage 4 which had metastasized significantly to my liver, and 27 lymph nodes. I did 6 months of oral (Xeloda) chemo, around 30 sessions of radiation, then had surgery to remove the tumor and ileostomy, about 5 weeks later had surgery to remove the whole right lobe of my liver, 27 lymph nodes removed, gall bladder removed and ileostomy reversal. Did a few more months of chemo and then I was NED. It definitely is a tough journey but it was worth it. I pray you had a complete recovery and living a good healthy life now!
@@tammyslaughter9587 I’m glad to hear you had such a good response to your treatment. Stage IV is certainly a scary diagnosis. I’m surprised your chemo was oral Xeloda and not some IV chemo. I took Xeloda during radiation. I had 30 lymph nodes removed, so I think I was close to having metastatic cancer. How long have you been NED? Are you still getting scans? Thank for your prayers and well wishes.
Sharing your story is saving lives, informing so many! Just had a tiny mole that was Melanoma, they got it all. When I posted pics of the tiny spot then 2" incision, countless friends made appointments for skin checks!
I'm also a 12 yr survivor of stage 4 Non Hodgkins Lymphoma that was misdiagnosed 5 1/2 years. Never give up & keep telling your story! I'm a miracle and I'm praying for yours🙏💕🙏
I love hearing stories such as yours, it’s been one of the many benefits of sharing my story on UA-cam. It gives me so much hope, so thank you for sharing!! 💕 And thank you for your prayers and support!!
I’m currently diagnosed with stage 4 melanoma. They don’t know where the origin tumor is at. It didn’t show up on the PET or MRI. I have a swollen lymph node on my left side and I do have a melanoma on my scalp but it wasn’t the primary source. I’m currently undergoing immunotherapy. You’re going to beat this. I’ve felt every emotion you’re going through and I also have two kids. Some days I’m overwhelmed and some days I feel completely normal.
I’m so sorry you’re going through this. They don’t know my primary source of mine either, and think that it could potentially be from my original melanoma 4.5 years before this diagnosis… But I know that can be scary. Hope your treatment is going well! Every feeling you are having is valid! ❤️
Keep your spirits up I’m praying for your recovery
How are you doing now?
@@Gaby-hiI am doing much better now. Thanks to my Mayo Clinic care team and immunotherapy
I’ve started typing and deleting a comment probably 5 times…there are no words that haven’t been said over and over, but they still hold true. You are such an inspiration. Such a bright light. I am so sorry you are going through this, but so thankful treatment is working. You will always have all of the love and support from Michigan. Hang in there. Thanks for sharing your story with us. So glad to see you back here on UA-cam! ❤️❤️
Oh Julie, thank you so much ❤️ the hardships that I (well, both of us) have faced in the past prepared me for this, and I know I will get through this too. I appreciate the love and support! It means more than you know!
I didn't know a lump could be melanoma, you look so young and healthy, and I hope you stay that way, thanks for sharing , cancer is such a horrible disease
She was lucky that one of the tumors was so superficial. When melanoma is first diagnosed, it is in the form of an irregular multicolored skin lesion that may bleed or change in size quickly. But , metastasis through the blood stream and lymph system causes “tumors” or masses that can be found anywhere and everywhere that cause no symptoms. In fact, had it not been for the side lump, she would never have known she was in trouble. Sometimes unexplained weight loss is the first sign of a recurrence, but by then it’s often too late.
@@kkdoc7864 thankyou for your clear explanation
My heart breaks for you. I just ran across your video as a suggestion on my UA-cam feed. My husband was also diagnosed stage 4 melanoma 3 years ago. He did not have a lump or mole or anything unusual on his skin. Til this day they still have not found the primary source. He also has it in his lung, liver and spleen. I know first hand what your family is going through. It’s not easy but the best we can do is have hope that we will get through this and beat this cancer. Best of luck to you and your family.
Prayers for your husband and your family as well ❤️
How your husband doing now ?
@@Gaby-hi unfortunately my husband passed 2 months ago. He fought hard til the very end. Cancer sucks!
I had brain cancer I was vacuuming one day and I collapsed I was paralyzed on 1 side of my body and I was scared because I didn't want the nurses to treat me bad and I believed in God and I have faith in God now I can walk and talk normal even though they couldn't remove all of it I'm still alive that's the power of God
Prayers to you keep up the fight! I am a cancer survivor from my service at the WTC on 911 sending you strength and positive vibes 💪🤗🙏🙏🙏
Thank you for the prayers, and thank you for your service!
Thank you for your service 🙏🙏❤️❤️🌹🌹.
Yes, thank you for your service! Praying for God’s encouragement and peace to surround you and your loved ones. Blessings!❤️
@DutyRon thank you for your service! Hope all is well with you❤🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🌻
Many prayers for healing. 🙏🙏🙏 My husband has ocular Melanoma. He lost his eyesight from the treatment 20 years ago! He’s still cancer free today. 💞
Thank you for the prayers! ❤️
Good luck! I am 22 years out from my second melanoma. Feeling great
Sending love & prayers from California. My niece (23 yrs old) had stage 2b Melanoma this year on her thigh. I remember My sister stopping by & just crying & I asked her what's wrong. ..& she said my niece had stage 2 cancer/melanoma.
We are all still shocked. My mom had melanoma on her arm & recently lost a lot of weight, even though her scans are clear..we are very concerned.. My heart goes out to you. You have a beautiful family & are so young. Thank u for sharing your journey. I had no idea it could come back as a lump. I stumbled upon your channel today. I have been following Tiffany Thinks Colon Cancer journey & your story popped up. I will continue to follow you & pray for you as well. 💖💖💖
Praying for your niece! Sounds very similar to my first melanoma diagnosis. I was also 23, and mine was stage 2B as well. Praying that she kicks it, and never has to deal with it ever again!
I have just had surgery for stage 2 bowel cancer so my thoughts and prayers are with you. We both will beat this stay strong.👊❤️
Thank you so much. Prayers for you as well 🙏🏻❤️
I'm a stage 4 colon cancer survivor (spread into my abdominal cavity, but had no metastases thankfully)...diagnosed in 2011 with fully blocked bowel, had two major surgeries and a full course of chemo, and I am cancer free today. Well, I did just find out I have a stage 0 melanoma (in situ) which is what got me here to this channel. It was a rough journey, but I look back now and it seems more like just a bad dream. All the best to you Peter...and Meredith, too.
My father had a mole on his chest in 1969, my mother didn’t like how it looked and nagged him to see a doctor. I just remembered them saying the doctor didn’t even want to press on his chest for fear that could cause metastasis. That’s why melanoma is so deadly it readily metastasizes from primary site to lung bone and other organs potentially.
They performed the equivalent of a radical mastectomy which took his pectoral muscle down past the rib cage over his heart. They grafted skin over the cave they carved in his chest. If his shirt was off you could count his pulse from feet away just watching the base of that cave. He used to wear t shirts to swim after that and he got in the habit of keeping his checkbook in his shirt pocket protecting his heart from a blow.
He died of natural causes from a progressive incurable pulmonary fibrosis thought to have been caused by a drug he’d been given for his heart. He didn’t want radiation or chemo which is why they did such a radical (certainly by todays standards) surgery. He wasn’t ready to leave and still had aspirations but like all of us we don’t get to pick how and when we die. He taught me so many wise things. In that I carry him with me always. So you may need more interventions. Know the wisdom your life is showing you. There aren’t ever any guarantees.
He sounded amazing. Thank you for sharing his story and memory.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Will continue to fight and do my best to spread awareness ❤️ Hope you all are hanging in there. I believe it can be harder on the families than on the patient sometimes.
Glory to The Father ,The Son and The Holy Spirit . . In Jesus s name I pray for your beautiful child . Thank you for all you have done . It's a journey that test your faith . I feel blessed to have known what others to through and opened my eyes through theses years . My name is Stephen and was diagnosed with Stage 4 Melanoma in March of 2020 .
Meredith, you responded to me yesterday saying you were going to post this "update" video. I was on pins and needles and then you indicated that the treatment was working to arrest the progression of the disease. I absolutely wish the best for you and your family. I've watched many of these videos now and watched one last night of a man from Canada who had misdiagnosed "lumps" in the back of his neck. Upon getting the correct diagnosis they gave him a combination of medications that shrunk the tumors and he is living a very normal life now. If you want my wife and I will pray for you. Your kids are beautiful as are you!
Thank you so much for thinking of me, and I would SO appreciate your prayers! I 100% believe in the power of prayer, and I know God has a plan for me in all of this ❤️
Hi Meredith, thank you so much for sharing your story, it means so much to us, my sister and me as she is fighting melanoma stage 4 in Russia.
She had stage 1.5 at 21 and was told to never get pregnant by Russian doctors. It breaks my heart that I brought her to NY for second opinion and NYU doctor said she can have a pregnancy after 5 years based on same article or study that was brought up to you re 5 years “almost safe” mark. She got pregnant 6 years after original diagnosis, pregnancy AND Brest feeding triggered stage 4. There was no moll and no lump and no issues with lymph. It went straight to occupy 50% of liver, tiny spot in lungs and 2 mt in brain. She is on Opdivo/Yervoy and also got super sick after second, was in ICU. She must continue both because Yervoy is known to be more for brain, I believe.
She is having a good week now.
Consider doing MRI as often as possible, adding Yervoy maybe sometimes and look into New York Sloan Kettering 24 melanoma trials, there is a possibility they will find a 100% cure soon there because they just found one for rectal cancer via immuno therapy.
Thank you again for sharing your story, we feel less alone.
We will be cheering for your full recovery.
Very similar to my situation. I did fertility treatments after my first melanoma diagnosis (stage 2B at age 23). And I’m wondering if that triggered my stage 4. Praying for your sister! ❤️
@@Meredith_Feira Thank you so much! I haven’t researched the connection yet with IVF, however, melanoma seems to be connected to estrogen. Melanoma seems to be ultra dangerous during pregnancy because immune system drops to prevent itself from attacking a genetically different body inside of a woman. I believe that 5 year recommendation was not made on any particular study, because research is non existent in relation what are the odds exactly of having it returned during pregnancy. If I am right it makes sense to alert health authorities. Pregnancy triggered ovarian, breast and melanoma survivors have 60% lower chance of survival compare to non pregnancy triggered.
You are such a precious soul and you have every right to be upset and cry.. love and prayers for you! ❤️🙏
Thank you! ❤️
Your so Welcome! ❤️
Thank you for sharing your journey cancer is so scary and life altering especially stage 4 . I am young too with stage for stage 4 neuroendocrine cancer. I find it so hard to relate to other young people so really grateful for you sharing your story. So glad to know your treatment is working . The treatment I’m on is working too
That is amazing!!! Wishing you all the best with your treatment! 🙏🏻
You are healed in Jesus name!!!❤️
What kind of neuroendocrine cancer?? I’m 39… I think! Hah I swear time flies. I have paraganglioma tumors. WhAt type of tumors do you have? Sorry to ask on this post, not sure how to message one on one. I have had mine for a long time.
Heart and brain… not fun! I’m still here! Anyhow love and prayers to you both!! ❤️
I have a weird "cyst" like bump and now I want to get it checked! I didn't know it could be cancer, thanks for sharing your story!
Always get things checked out! But of course, this message isn’t to scare anyone. But just to share my truth to spread awareness!!
I am stage III melomona and going thru immunotherapy. So yea I get it.
Hi Meredith,
Thank you for sharing your journey with Melanoma. I watched your first melanoma vlog from 2016 when I was first diagnosed in 2018.
I’ve been following Shawn (Melanoma Mom), Katie (My Melanoma World), Sarah (POG Mom) & Erin (Momma Laquidara) UA-cam vlogs on their melanoma journeys. Shawn read my story on her channel and I noticed today that she had read your story too. 🖤
Thinking of you through this journey!
Hi Michelle, I will have to check out Shawn’s video about your story! Hope you are doing well 🙏🏻❤️
Stay strong through these hard times ❤️🙏✨. Sending you loads of positive light!
Thank you so much ❤️
Thank you, Meredith, for sharing your story and helping educate people about melanoma. I pray that the immunotherapy will continue to keep this “monster” at bay. I pray for peace and grace over you and your husband. Blessings to you and your family!❤️
Thank you so much ❤️
I'm just so sorry. I will be praying for you. 🙏
Yes our own bodies can fight cancer. Eat lots and lots of fruits and veggies to give yourself the best chance. You're a great mom. Praying for you!
Thank you for your prayers!
Courage and strength beyond words, yet utterly heartbreaking. I only can wish you all the best. Thank you.
Prayers for healing. You are right that awareness is important. I had no idea melanoma could be a lump in the body. Thanks for sharing your story. 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Thank you for watching, and thank you for your prayers! ❤️
My mom was 39 when she was diagnosed with Stage 4, told to get her affairs in order. She's now 83 years old, with surgery and only 1 chemo session. ❤
Your kids are Absolutely Adorable 🥰🥰!!
I was diagnosed with melanoma in 2012. I had a black mole the size of a pencil eraser or a little smaller. It came back stage 1 & I have had precancerous moles removed since but they weren’t melanoma. Melanoma is hereditary & runs in my family.
You are in my daily thoughts & Prayers sweetheart ❤️❤️🙏🏻✝️
My first melanoma was similar. Multicolored and asymmetrical, and was a little larger than a pencil eraser I believe. Glad to hear they caught yours early!! Thank you for your prayers ❤️
Hello. I too have had melanoma. First 2014 Stage 2A level 4. I had it removed . In 2017 I developed a lump above my breast. I was misdiagnosed several times as a cyst. I then demanded a biopsy and then it came back Stage 4 metastasis. It was every where. I had a year of immunotherapy and I am alive. I had little lumps popping up everywhere. I had a 60 percent survival rate. I was dying literally . You will survive. I am with you.
Prayers for you! Melanoma can be so tricky and shows up differently on everyone.
I wanted you to know that my journey was identical. My second round was a lump on my chest. It was on top of my skin and then they were popping up on my body. I did 2 types of immunotherapy for 4 sessions every three weeks. I would do one on a Tuesday and then 2nd Wednesday. Then I was down to one every three weeks. My first oncologist told me that I most likely would die. I told her NO and changed oncologist. I have my scans August 30th. Always keep the faith.
@@tcusack2106 how were your results? Hope they were good!
So thankful for a good scan report! U r so young and beautiful, I’m sorry u r going thru melanoma! I was an oncology RN many years ago and there r so many more options for treatment now! Keep a positive attitude, I am praying for u and ur family 🙏🏻🌷❤️
Thank you so much! That must have been such a taxing job (physically and emotionally) ❤️
Please reach out . I have lived this . I could not have surgery because there was so much cancer. I did do 2 STRONG radiation treatment. I am 4 years in remission .
They should have a daycare thing for kids? You’re kids are adorable!!♥️🎈
That would be absolutely amazing 😅 unfortunately I don’t think “young mom of 2 young kids” is the general population in my oncology office lol. In fact, I’m pretty sure I haven’t personally seen a patient younger than me there.
Wow 630 comments! One more won't hurt. I love your look.😍
Thanks! 💕
Hello! Just found your channel! Are you still a SAHM? I just wanted to tell you that it's one of the hardest jobs in the world and I really admire you. I did it for 5 years and it was harder than any job that I've ever had..and I've had some pretty/stressful demanding jobs. I always felt underappreciated and like nobody realized how much work I was actually doing everyday... even though I wasn't getting paid. It's a 24/7 job with no sick time or days off. When you spoke about your mother-in-law helping with the kids, it made me emotional. So many people don't understand how much work they require or that you would even need help. You have to take care of yourself even when you're so conditioned to ignore your own needs. I am so happy that she recognized that and offered to help you. I'm so glad that I've found your channel. Much love and hugs from SC😊🤗💙
Hi Kristi! I am still a SAHM, and it is SO much work. So grateful that I’m able to stay home with my kids, but i have learned to lean on other people when I need to. Sometimes that’s easier said than done. And it took everything in me to ask for my MIL’s help that day. But it was 100% necessary. I’m lucky I had someone to help me! I know not everyone is so lucky.
Thanks so much for the support! ❤️
Hi, I just came across your channel and I just wanted to thank you for sharing your journey, I’m sure it’s not the easiest thing to do! Awareness is so important for early detection, so I’m praying your videos reach the people who need to hear about it❤
It’s so nice getting to see your beautiful life. Love you mer! ❤️
Thanks Bobby ❤️❤️❤️ love you!
My heart goes out to you ❤ i was watching a video last night from Wim Hof about the benefits of ice baths in boosting your white blood cells to fight cancer etc. Not sure if its something you're allowed to do on your treatment but it might be worth researching xoxo
I’ve never heard of this, thanks for letting me know! I’m always interested in things like that! 😊
I am a cancer survivor since 2009. I too thought I was going to die. Surgery, chemo and radiation…. Keeping you in my prayers. Stay strong and your feelings are normal. Trust me. I am so very sorry you are going through all this.
You are a warrior! Thank you so much for the prayers and support ❤️
God bless you!! You are brave and so strong. Melanoma is difficult but no metastasis means it is working. I will pray for you and your beautiful family for a healing to take place. Keep up your great attitude and thanks for sharing your story with us.
John 3:16
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Romans 10:9
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I was diagnosed with in 2017 Stage 3 Melanoma initially and I am now 4 years NED. I did 7 cycles of Opdivo.
That’s fantastic! I’ve lost count how many rounds of Opdivo I’ve had now lol. But I started in December 2020, and I’m still getting treatment now every 4 weeks. So it’s been a lot. It might be something I just stay on until some bigger and better treatment comes along to kick the cancer for good.
Bless your heart. You are beautiful and young. You got this!
God bless you 💞
I have 2 friends who have survived their cancers long-term (1 ovarian, 1 late-stage colon AND breast cancer). I will be praying for you to be another long-term survivor! - from another Meredith
I am a stage 4 breast cancer patient. Yes, the day they tell you its back your life changes forever. I am in year 6. I had 2 primary breast cancers both 2a, in 2006 and 2012. I am now in a wheelchair due to drug side effects. My stage 4 is in my bones. I feel like we are playing whack-a-mole. I have had 187 radiation treatments.
Oh my goodness, I am so sorry you are going through this. Cancer is such a nasty beast, but it sounds like you are a warrior! Will keep you in my prayers 💕
Thank you for putting this video out there. My mom and one of her brothers both have passed away from melanoma. I get nervous when I have a dermatology appointment. Every time I get a lump or a strange looking place on my skin I get so scared. Thank you for sharing and making people aware! I pray that you have continued good luck with your treatment!
I am SO sorry for your loss. Melanoma can be so scary, and sometimes harder on the family members if you ask me. So good that you are aware and know to get your skin checked regularly though! Thank you so much for your support! ❤️
I got the suggested list with this video on it, probably because I subscribe to a couple of people who have cancer. I am SO sorry that you are so sick now. This was posted a year ago, so I'm not sure ow you're doing, but I hope you found peace.
I am doing well. So glad you found my channel. My cancer has been shrinking for the last few scans (after the doctor said that this probably wouldn’t happen)… and now finished with my treatment! So things are great, and I feel amazing.
Feel free to check out my melanoma playlist to catch up on my journey ❤️
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Adding you and your family to my prayer list. Thank you for sharing your journey. I know this will help many people who come across your You Tube.
Thank you so much!!! Prayers are much appreciated!
I just subscribed. We are praying 🙏 for you and your family. My family has suffered from cancer. GOD WILL ANSWER YOU AND HEAL YOU WHEN YOU LEAST EXPECT IT. STAY STRONG,FIGHT AND YOU WILL HEAL. LOVE FROM AUSTRALIA 🇦🇺❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so much ❤️
GOD HEALS!!! God is so miraculous!
Here is just one example...
almost two years ago my grandpa found out he had cancer and they said he had months to live. My grandpa is still here with us and his cancer is shrinking! God is healing him and all the praise and thanks be to God! My point is don't give up and don't be afraid to go to the Lord and trust Him to help you! You are so loved my God!
Thank you so much for being transparent and sharing your story. I see that it has already helped so many women. Your kids are adorable! And so are you - my best wishes for your future. Please keep sharing your life with us 🙏🏻
Thank you so much! I plan to keep sharing as much as I can 💕 thanks for the support!
You are a forever role model to me! Also Capri is the BEST hype girl with her songs😂
Best part of the video for sure lol. That girl ❤️
Stage 4 here🖐,diagnosed in 2006(!)
Hang in there🥰. I am convinced it is the vegan diet,but dunno. And avoid toxic stress,but enjoy adrenaline kicks,whatever it takes👍
Great advice! ❤️
Your story is another reminder that everyone is vulnerable to cancer. No amount of intelligence, beauty, affluence, family responsibility, or previous good health will exempt you if or when it is your time. I’m so glad you are having success with immunotherapy. ❤️
Is she alive?
Listen Dollface…none of us are promised tomorrow so enjoy today and don’t look down the road, just enjoy what today brings and pray about tomorrow. You have to be your best for your babies. I’m thinking about you!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Do you think God would like you to call her...Dollface?
@@lotte5173 So the supposed creator of the universe gets his knickers in a knot over...Dollface?
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I just dont think God wants His children to be disrespectful to people.
Lets talk about you saying "supposed creator".
Who made it all according to you?
@@lotte5173 There's no evidence that anybody made it all.
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Every creation needs a creator.....there is no other way.
Not any coincedence can create eyes that are able to see.
You are wonderfully made by a loving Creator.
And He waits for you to acknowledge Him.....
You are an amazing mom, having cancer or serve chronic disease is hard for parents, I have autoimmune disease and I can totally understand your deep concern and fear as a mom worrying about kids, don’t push yourself too hard, don’t put too much pressure on yourself, stress is one of the biggest trigger. Rest well, eat healthy
Thank you so much! Just trying to stay strong for my kiddos! 💕
Thank you Meredith for sharing your emotional rollercoaster with us. Can’t imagine how tough this is for you.
I am currently in the exact same situation. I am waiting to hear if I qualify for a immunotherapy trail. You gave me hope after a day of tears. Thank you❤
Thank you for sharing your experience! I think you're amazing... All the best with everything, now & into the future 💛
Thank you so much! ❤️
hi
im also stage lv, has metastis all over, have been NED for 5 years now. stay positive, good stories are out there xxx
That’s wonderful!! ❤️
Not to many survive stage 4, my boss made it 2 years. They kept telling him he had a good chance to survive.
Ok Bob.
Bob you should think before you type. Have some tact.
You are an inspiration, stay strong, they have come a long way in cancer treatments. I am praying for you🙏
Thank you!!!
My heart goes out to you. I wish you a very blessed life.
Thank you so much!
My dad had Immunotherapy after chemo, sadly it just stabilised the cancer, so he had a trial drug. It was shrinking it but by the time he started the drug the cancer had spread and sadly passed away 😔
I’m so sorry. Wishing you all the best. ❤️
Hi, I'm a new subscriber. You have beautiful children. I hope you get great results very soon 🙏💜
I am praying for you. You look so well and you are so strong. Amazing ❤️
Thank you!
You have gorgeous children and you too are gorgeous. Sending you healing thoughts😬
First day on your channel. I wish I could remove this burden from you, but unfortunately I can’t. What I can do , say to you Thank you for being strong and fighting on. I KNOW YOU WILL OVERCOME THIS. YOU WILL HEAL. YOU WILL BE FREE OF THIS THING.
I send you all the good thoughts, positive energy and blessings I can your way.
You are so special and beautiful inside as well as outside . I will continue to accompany you on your journey and will celebrate when you get well.
This is such a kind message- thank you so much 😊 I will continue to update as I have updates. Thanks so much for the support 💕
Meredith, thank you for sharing your story. Your calm strength, grace, and bravery is a gift to all, especially to your children. Time to get back out on the hiking trail. Keep looking up, out, and all about. 🙏
Thank you so much ❤️
Thank you for sharing your story. Waiting for biopsy results. All the best for you and your beautiful family.
Prayers for good biopsy results ❤️🙏🏻
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 ...
You are an absolute sweetheart. God bless you. I am on your side, you’ll win this fight! 🌸❤️✌🏻🙏🏻
Thank you so much for your kind words and support 💕☺️
Oh gosh I’m so sorry, and not even the lymph nodes were cancerous the first time 😞
Life is unfair!
It’s alright. It seems unfair at times, but I know everything is part of God’s plan and His timing.
My Rx for you. Seek the Great Physician with prayers, fasting, faith and more prayers
I am a 2x cancer survivor with my first bout being in my right lung. The surgeon removed the entire lung, had radiation for 5 weeks and that was 22 years ago. My second was breast cancer but caught early and removed with a lumpectomy. My best advice is something I did 22 years ago and that was finding a hypnotherapist to help me with the anxiety that we all get during the ordeal. She was the "best medicine" and I highly recommend finding someone to give you the tools to lessen your stress. This will help you with your scans! I also found that listening to a CD by Dr. Andrew Weil that is called Music for Healing was a God send! So relaxing and healing at the same time. You can find it on UA-cam. I will be holding you in my thoughts and prayers!!!!
Thanks for your advice!
Friend of mine is in remission due to Keytruda - super expensive but she has a good medical cover.
🧡❤️💜💚 the colorful hearts for the kids I pray for your continued success with this treatment may the lord continue to cover you 🥰
Oh thank you so much 💕 I know it’s all in God’s hands, so I so much appreciate the prayers!
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.
I stumbled across your youtube page for the camping and I am glad that I did. I am a cancer survivor rather, my Lord and Savior healed me for a specific reason. I am a 58 yr old high school football/basketball coach. If it weren't for my personal relationship with Him, I am not sure how I could have handled it. I don't even know you, but I am praying for you and your family! The fact that you are doing well means that He has a plan for you. It is my prayer that you will continue to heal and seek Him and you will know that plan. God Bless
So glad you stumbled upon my channel! I feel the exact same way. If I did not have faith in God and His plan, this journey would be a much more dark and scary one. But He has brought me through challenges in my past to prepare for this journey, and I have faith that He can heal. And His plan is good, no matter what.
Thank you so much for your prayers and support 💕
Thank you Jesus God is Good!!
You are beautiful very beautiful I don't understand how you would get cancer like in such a young age
When you first felt the lump, did you flash back to what you went through the first time. I'm so sorry!
Not really, to be honest. Because I had no idea it could be melanoma. The first time around, it was a very slow growing mole. I was very shocked that the lump was melanoma since it was so different from the first time around.
You will make it Meredith, stay positive!🙏♥️🎈
Thank you!
Praying for complete healing in Yeshuas mighty name.
Thank you!
I like your video but the Music was too loud and just annoying elevatori Music.
Come Holy Spirit..🙏. Prayers for you and your family.
Thank you!
Hi. I was diagnosed with melanoma February 2021. So I totally understand everything you’re going through. So very sorry. Thinking of you!
If you don’t mind me asking, other then the lump did you have any other symptoms that you noticed or felt before seeing it? Pain in your lung or abdomen or anything? I am constantly aware of different symptoms I am feeling and not sure if they are something to be concerned about or not. I know anxiety and stress from the diagnosis has really been hard on me. And have had many different aches, pains and tummy issues from that. But I never know what to take more seriously. Go every 3 months for scans and told things look good. It’s just so hard to know. Melanoma is such an insidious sneaky thing!
I totally understand the constant worrying at every pain. I did the same thing before my first pet scan. But no, I didn’t have any symptoms actually related to my cancer. And the symptoms I’ve had since then are more so side effects to my treatments.
@@Meredith_Feira thank you so much for your reply. Appreciate it! You are in my thoughts!!
God bless you and your family sweetie. You are so brave and strong.❤
Bless your heart. You're a mother, brave and vulnerable at this very hard and personal experience.
Thank you for watching ❤️ we are just focused on living life to the fullest as a family!
I am so very happy for you. They certainly have made strides with all types of cancer. I was a young mother diagnosed with Hodgkin’s over 40 years ago and then again 2 yrs later with stage 4. Our babies need us! Will continue to pray and think positive. Thank you for sharing your journey.
Thank you so much. Pray that you are in good health now! Thank you for your support!
Just to help....my cousin's husband had a stage 2, I think it was, removed from his neck; two years later, metastases to brain, lungs and abdomen. IMMUNOTHERAPY ultimately worked, all lesions resolved! My dear college friend had no known skin lesions, just back pain; diagnosis: stage 4 melanoma, in his bones. Immunotherapy has been initiated, and first PET shows halt and regression of tumor size. My mum had stage 2 in 1980. Only surgical excision; lived 15 years, succumbing to a different cell type in the brain. Immunotherapy is a healer!!!! God bless you, Meredith, and all!
It’s always incredible to me to hear how many people are affected by melanoma. Thank you for sharing all of these amazing stories ❤️
@@Meredith_Feira Thank you, Meredith, for your generous courage!
Do you mind giving me details on the immunotherapy? Let me know how I can reach out to you on email