tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4808115479651751282.post266359429581075458..comments2023-03-22T10:06:20.657-04:00Comments on Jillian's Journey with Melanoma- A Mother's Story: The Face of Stage IV Melanoma Cancer- The Beast Lurking WithinSusan Hayeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01029442645943725997noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4808115479651751282.post-78750988029351343852012-05-31T19:02:43.773-04:002012-05-31T19:02:43.773-04:00You're amazing! Keep fighting. My mom is one d...You're amazing! Keep fighting. My mom is one doing the combination treatment as well. Check out my foundation and let me know what you think. WWW.thefightagainstmelanoma.org.Triple B Ranchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01129509746781496779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4808115479651751282.post-47027345699600115912012-05-22T15:51:50.818-04:002012-05-22T15:51:50.818-04:00Susan- your passion is amazing, truly inspiring. W...Susan- your passion is amazing, truly inspiring. With enough fighters, melanoma awareness will reach the point you are striving for. I'm with you, and following you!Vikram Singhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05533498488368099705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4808115479651751282.post-59492035076690431362012-05-05T10:28:30.131-04:002012-05-05T10:28:30.131-04:00Thank you Jimmy! Yes, Jillian is on BRAF currently...Thank you Jimmy! Yes, Jillian is on BRAF currently, and just had her first infusion of Yervoy last Wednesday. This is the second round of infusion's for her. The response was mixed the last time. We are hoping that the combined therapy will be her ticket. Congrats on your 5 year mark! :)Susan Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01029442645943725997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4808115479651751282.post-31676999728546139042012-05-02T23:24:56.120-04:002012-05-02T23:24:56.120-04:00Thank you for sharing Katie. Hugs to you. :)Thank you for sharing Katie. Hugs to you. :)Susan Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02045565006630411968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4808115479651751282.post-33464333744366260892012-05-01T22:58:52.430-04:002012-05-01T22:58:52.430-04:00Terrifying. My margins were clear, too. I've n...Terrifying. My margins were clear, too. I've never had any more testing done. Unbelievably story--I'll definitely be sharing it.Katie Wilkeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18286648146803495117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4808115479651751282.post-186179687356384602012-05-01T21:46:33.078-04:002012-05-01T21:46:33.078-04:00The surgeon who removed half of her liver wanted t...The surgeon who removed half of her liver wanted to know if the Dr who ordered the scan was Yoda, the Star Wars character.Jillian's Dr wasn't going to order the scan because he didn't think our insurance would cover it since it wasn't warranted. No symptoms. Nothing.Just the Beast lurking within.Susan Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01029442645943725997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4808115479651751282.post-10624371293204266152012-05-01T21:38:12.429-04:002012-05-01T21:38:12.429-04:00Prayers and TONS of love right back at you Chelsea...Prayers and TONS of love right back at you Chelsea!Susan Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01029442645943725997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4808115479651751282.post-23330802745685854312012-05-01T21:37:41.716-04:002012-05-01T21:37:41.716-04:00Thank you Karen. We can feel your prayers. Hugs ri...Thank you Karen. We can feel your prayers. Hugs right back at you!Susan Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01029442645943725997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4808115479651751282.post-76944144388181156582012-05-01T21:37:09.165-04:002012-05-01T21:37:09.165-04:00Thank you Julie. If you keep reading, I'll kee...Thank you Julie. If you keep reading, I'll keep writing. :) And how sweet of you as a daughter to tell me this. You've made my day!Susan Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01029442645943725997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4808115479651751282.post-79274702420955401102012-05-01T21:33:29.409-04:002012-05-01T21:33:29.409-04:00Hi Sue,
I'm a stage 2 melanoma warrior. I'...Hi Sue,<br />I'm a stage 2 melanoma warrior. I'm curious. Did the doc order her scan because she was having some symptoms or was it out of the clear blue sky? I had clear margins and clean lymph nodes, but stories like your daughter's scare me. My doc won't order scans just because.<br />CarolynCarolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08203608512092500741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4808115479651751282.post-79526623010378671922012-05-01T21:32:41.023-04:002012-05-01T21:32:41.023-04:00Oh goodness. This one made me grab the tissues, Su...Oh goodness. This one made me grab the tissues, Susan. Sending prayers and love to you and Jillian.Chelseahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03983041684417338248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4808115479651751282.post-49826393160237289362012-05-01T21:25:08.584-04:002012-05-01T21:25:08.584-04:00Sue, You are a true warrior and you are a new hope...Sue, You are a true warrior and you are a new hope for all those who continue to fight melanoma:) Lots of prayers are going out tonight for some great results tomorrow. HUGS<br /><br />KarenKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16759395178234896029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4808115479651751282.post-84142973355114530552012-05-01T16:58:11.794-04:002012-05-01T16:58:11.794-04:00Susan I loved reading your blog keep writing!! An...Susan I loved reading your blog keep writing!! And as a daughter I know that Jillian is just as proud of you as you are of her : )Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01805109033189165271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4808115479651751282.post-71835452711580295142012-05-01T16:14:26.466-04:002012-05-01T16:14:26.466-04:00Thank you Valerie. I feel your spirit with us. <...Thank you Valerie. I feel your spirit with us. <3 And your right...there will be no silencing me. Not Ever. :)Susan Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01029442645943725997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4808115479651751282.post-46314384566659893942012-05-01T16:10:26.717-04:002012-05-01T16:10:26.717-04:00No Mom should have to write those words Susan. You...No Mom should have to write those words Susan. You will not be silenced, not even after the beast is slayed.<br />With you and Jillian in spirit.<br />Valerievaleriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13938831082374762841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4808115479651751282.post-88087502219939377152012-05-01T15:13:59.199-04:002012-05-01T15:13:59.199-04:00Pam, you are the very first real person who reache...Pam, you are the very first real person who reached out to us, showing the face of a true warrior. Thank YOU for all you do. Hugs and tons of love to you my friend. :)Susan Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01029442645943725997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4808115479651751282.post-88651464069819182782012-05-01T15:04:38.352-04:002012-05-01T15:04:38.352-04:00Sue- I am with you 150%%%%%%!! We WILL continue to...Sue- I am with you 150%%%%%%!! We WILL continue to spread awareness. We Will talk about all of the wonderful Melanoma SURVIVORS!!! We WILL<br />wake up America! We Will make a difference. <br /><br />Your Mother's Story is so well written- from your heart. Thank you for all that you do. You are a blessing. Hugs, PamPammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00684806448649352360noreply@blogger.com