It's been a while and some things have happened that I should update those that follow. I have had good luck with treatments and my scans have been clear (up to this point!) The major problems have been with my sinus'. I had surgery on my nose to correct a deviated septum (which I also had corrected when I was 16) and to clear out my sinus' so I could breath. I was breathing at night like I had sleep apnea but I did not have sleep apnea. I was having problems sleeping at night which was corrected after the surgery. I then started to have problems that I thought were related to allergies. The problem was that my nose would plug up but nothing I took (allergy pill-wise) would clear up my nose. I could not sleep at night and it was very unpleasant and gross! The nose doctor ( Dr. Riddle) said he could clear it up pretty quick by simply giving me a topical steroid to put in my nose. The problem with the steroid was that I can not take those while on my clinical trial
In 2003, I was diagnosised with melanoma. Following surgery, tests showed no more cancer. In 2010, I found a lump below my right ear. It was removed and again found to be melanoma. A second surgery has left scars on the right side of my face. This is my journey!