OUR FAMILY

LEARN THE ABCDEF'S OF MELANOMA!!! EARLY DETECTION IS THE KEY!

  • ASYMMETRY: Does half of the mole look different from the other half?
  • BORDER: Is the border of the mole irregular or ill defined?
  • COLOR: Is the color uneven or has it changed over time?
  • DIAMETER: Is the mole larger than a pencil eraser?
  • ELEVATION: Has the surface of the mole changed? If it was smooth and flat before, is it now elevated ?
  • FEELING: Has the sensation around the mole changed? Does it itch? Is it painful?
  • PLEASE DO A SKIN EXAM EVERY MONTH AND WATCH FOR THESE SIGNS.

Tuesday, July 29, 2008

second day of interferon

I sit here quietly as my sweet husband receives his second dose of interferon by IV. He is resting now and I am thankful. His first dose yesterday was hard. I pray this drug doesn't have the same results today. Severe chills, shakes, and aches are difficult to endure when you are as strong as my hubby-and never really ever been sick. It is so hard to comphrend that this journey all began just a few months ago. All from a mole on his thumb. To say that we have had a crash course in Melanoma is an understatement. My mission now is to share our experience in the hopes that we can help at least one family either prevent or cope with this horrible disease.

2 comments:

CC said...

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU NEED ANYTHING!

Mindy Stanley Anderson said...

thank you so much. prayers are always welcomed :)