Miracles do happen!

[Nostalgiabuff]

A few months ago my father was diagnosed with melanoma blastoma in the lymph nodes in his leg. The local doctors in Poughkeepsie basically gave a grim prognosis and wanted to do some major surgery by removing all the nodes in his leg and pelvic area. After a bit of persuading we talked him into going to Sloan Kettering Memorial Hospital in NYC for a second opinion. Needless to say we were very impressed with what they had to say. The prognosis was much more hopeful and they were not so quick to want to carve him up.

I am happy to say he had the surgery there this morning. They removed the few lymph nodes with the cancer and all the scans are clear. No chemo, no radiation. He just has to get regular checkups to make sure it does not return.

I am not much for religeon but "Thanks God"

[Marvelmania]

Wonderful news and I hope it never returns!

[UnderdogDJLSW]

Hope all continues to go well. Hopefully, the doctors in Poughkeepsie will get some pointers from the doctors in NY.

[z3zep]

That is great news! It is always a good idea to get a second opinion!

[trekman101]

remember...doctors are practicing medicine.They don't know everything.The doctors at Sloan have a good reputation,they think before they act.

[Hulk]

You went to the best place in the NY area for sure. Next to John Hopkins, probably the best on the east coast. Smart move, I'll be pulling for him to have a long healthy life as a fellow survivor. I was lucky and got to go to Emory in Atlanta, with facilities within a couple few miles from home. Going on 10 years now.

[livnxxxl]

Glad to hear that everything turned out well. Most Doctors want to carve on people just for practice. That is why they are called practicing physicians.

[toys2cool]

That's great news man

[MegoMark71]

That was great news

[vulcan2074]

Thats Great to hear. I'm very happy for you and your Family
Sammy

[bgrimm77]

That Is Fantastic News!!!!! Thats Great , I Wish Him A Speedy Recovery!!!! And Also To Hulk(paul) Heres To Another 10 Years Brother!!!!

[Nostalgiabuff]

thank you to everyone. I fear it is one of those things we will all have to face in some form or other in our lifetimes.

[Hector]

I'm glad your father is doing well after being so sick...good for you and your family.

I hope your dad keeps on staying healthy for many more years to come.

[EmergencyIan]

Terrific news! That's really great to hear!


- Ian