I'm just getting ready for my next infusion. The last three weeks have been quite eventful. About three weeks ago, I began having pain in my back and stomach. It would come and go. I began thinking that if I could just get to my next treatment and scans, I could find out what was going on. I had never been in that much sustained discomfort ever without knowing what was causing the problem or pain. Last Thursday, I was at home and suddenly my tailbone felt like someone was attempting to pull it out of my back. It hurt so bad I couldn't stand up. I sat down and the pain went away. When I sat up to get into bed, my back began hurting. I woke up on Friday and felt OK so I went to work. I was OK sitting down but as soon as I stood up for any length of time, my back would hurt so bad I could not move! My wife, Nicole, had already called Huntsman to ask Dr. Grossman what we should do. About 3 pm, Nicole called me to tell...
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!