Monday 2nd May
Nine years ago today......
Thursday 2nd May 2013
Surgery on dodgy looking mole
On my left foot
On the fourth toe
Melanoma
Stage 3c
.
The mole on my toe
Just started to grow
And I did not know
It would change me so
Melanoma, Ohh!
Spreading to and fro
Lymph nodes, tallyho
Recovery, slow
No more suntan glow
Seek shade, way to go
Fight for tomorrow
Challenge this foe
Love you both so much
Always and forever
Precious sons
xxxxx
The Journey of My Left Foot (whilst remembering my son) 
Thank you for this incredible post. In my younger years I was a bit of a sun worshiper – and so have always been aware of the cancer possibilities. Your poem speaks of this subject so eloquently ….thank you…Of course today we have spray tan:)
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Thank you so much for your comments.
I too was a sun worshipper, oblivious to the dangers of burnt skin.
And yes, spray tans and fake tans are much, much safer these days.
Hope you are well and staying safe.
Melanie x
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Bonjour mon Amie
Les jours se suivent mais ne se ressemblent pas
Chaque journée porte en elle un espoir
Profite de cette journée, de cette semaine, des jours à venir
Profite de tes proches de tes amis enfants petits enfants Sois sage, simple
Reste le même ou la mème du matin au soir
Ceux qui t’aiment sauront t’apprécier
Bise ton ami Bernard
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Merci beaucoup Bernard.
Le plus amable.
x
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Nine years and you’re still here battling on day after day
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Still here.
Still battling.
Keeping on.
Thank you.
x
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and yay you are in remission thank goodness. You did have fun I’ll say with pictures to prove it. Glad you are mindful now!💖🙏
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Thank you so much.
I am declared NED, No Evidence of Disease.
Melanoma is sneaky and can return at any time, so vigilance and careful monitoring is key.
x 💖 x
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You’re sooooo welcome and it can be tricky. My dad had it but it never returned and I pray the same with be for you Melanie!!! 💖💖💖💖💖🙏🙏🙏🙏
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Very many thanks for your supportive words.
Vigilance is key.
x 💖 x
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You’re so welcome. Yes, so true! 💖
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Congratulations to all concerned with your survival
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Thank you.
There have been many…..
Family and friends, doctors, consultants, surgeons, anaesthetists, nurses, radiographers, oncologists, dermatologists, plastic surgeons, GlacoSmithKlein then BristolMyersSquibb, trials nurses, lymphoedema nurses, alternative therapists…… So many caring people.
I am very fortunate.
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