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Natalie Taylor: 25, Female

About Me:: I am 25 years old and live in Chicago IL where I am trying to get my Master's and PhD. I was first diagnosed with malignant Melanoma on Halloween of 2006, had surgery, it was "gone" until April of 2008. On May 2nd, I had a complete lymph node dissection in my right leg and started Interferon treatments on June 4th. I am just now starting the "maintenance" period of the treatment and not looking forward to giving myself a shot all the time.

My sisters gave me the book, Crazy Sexy Cancer Tips, for my 25th bday which was May 1. I am so grateful to be given people in my life who love and support me. On that note, I can't wait to begin my new life of living with cancer, not afraid of it. I want to try new foods, become more holistic, and really get to the essence of who I am and who I want to become... and then do it.

Where do you live? (city, state, country): Chicago, IL

Relationship Status:: Single

Favorite Quote:: "Listen to everyone's opinions... then form your own."

Favorite Book:: I don't have a favorite... I read like its my job.

What's your personal mission statement?: in the process of formulating one...

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Beth, I am sending all the good things I can your way. I hope you have a great time in Florida, Its beautiful here this time of year. Good luck and know the decision you make will be the right one ... Read More »

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Started this discussion. Last reply by Siobhain Pyne May 11.

Hi all, I am new to this site and after a year and a half of not having cancer, then wha bam, having it again, I am ready to try talking. If anyone is in the greater Chicago area, or in IL, IN, MI,... Read More »

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Hi everyone... this is my first post on here, as I ust joined but this one stuck me to the core because I currently have malignant melanoma. I used to love the sun, still do, but cannot be in it if... Read More »

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At 10:51am on July 15th, 2008, meggiemay said…: how did you like the book pillars of the earth?? I also wrote some suggestions down in the book club lounge. :)

At 12:41am on June 23rd, 2008, Diana said…: Oh I am so happy for you. The Drs are so good at keeping the patient comfortable. As they should, since we have the drugs we should use them. I had a catt scan done last week then saw my Dr and it was clear !!!!!!!! (talk about nerves getting you crazy) you would think I would be use to it but it has such a power over you that it is all you can think about between the scan and the Dr appt. He told me I was doing great and he moved my scans to every 4 months now instead of 3 months. So that shit your getting pumped into you works and just keep remembering that, as bad as you may feel sometimes, it works and it is busy doing its job while you try to do your best to keep your spirits up and empower yourself with positive around you. Don't forget you are going thru cancer txs and you can be a bitch if you so wish and thats just the way it is. You can get away with it for a while anyway :) Your in my thoughts really you are, so continued good days and keep in touch I am here. Peace Diana

At 12:46pm on June 5th, 2008, Diana said…: Just letting you know I'm sending positive thoughts your ways Hope things went well. Diana

At 7:58pm on June 3rd, 2008, Diana said…: OK Nat, Tomorrow is your big day. All I can say is Be Strong and take in alot of deep breathes of positive energy of all the knowledge and medicine and people loving you, and let out deep breathes of any negitive thoughts or energy. Deep breathes and faith in yourself and all of the people who are sending out all good thoughts for you. You'll be in my thoughts please let me know how you did . Go girl and show them who you are!!!!! Peace Diana

At 12:14pm on June 1st, 2008, Diana said…: It's me again I just read your about me as I was waiting and I saw your first surgery was october 2006 and back inapril 2008. What other tx did you have back in 2006? How did they find it 2008? And what kind of surgery did you have in 2006? Was your dissection a superfical dissection or a deep dissection? Did they do a sentenial node dissection? Please know you do not have to answer any of these questions they are very private I understand that and if it upsets you then don.t answer just say it upsets you to go there, I always have to realize not every one is like me. I can discuss this like it never even happen to me (even though i have all the scars and lymphadema. But it is my story and I am proud of myself. As you will be to. Diana

At 12:07pm on June 1st, 2008, Diana said…: Hi Natatlie, from reading your notes it sounds like you are still baffled by this form of Cancer. It is a little bugger.And as for your txs your nurses and drs will explain everything in detail of what you should expect and what to do to limit any side effects from the txs. Remember everyone is different. Try not to be to nervous (but you are allowed to be ) I only say that because you are going to be OK this is just part of what you have to do to get there. You have already started that long rode and you got threw it so next up is the interluken, you'll do fine (no other choice there) then on. But one step at a time. Meanwhile you will continue with your life as normal as possible, and if you aren't feeling well then you will adjust to that and on and on. But you are alive and smart and doing all you can to beat this. That makes you the kind of person I am proud to know. Keep me informed and please feel free to contact me. You are always in my thoughts. Now go kick some Cancer Ass. Peace Diana

At 5:58pm on May 30th, 2008, Joe said…: Just dropping by to say "HI". Hope you have a great weekend!

Joe

At 11:36pm on May 28th, 2008, Diana said…: Hi Nat, I received your hello. So nice to meet you. You asked what txs I had , Well the first time i had BCG they were so horrible I don't even want to tell you about them besides they do not even do them any more. Then the second time I did the interferon for one year (very important is to find out the dose, at least for when we talk) then this time because I already did the year of interferon before they didn't have anything else so they choose to try it again with radiation and of course first the surgeries. Oh yes they were something to write home about. But I only made it threw 3 months of the interferon this time, they had to take me off, I got so sick I had to go to the hospital in a wheel chair, in fact my daughter cheered when my dr walked in after reading my blood test and said no more your off. I so no I didn't want to stop. I wanted to try harder to go longger after all I did it before I can do more (as my head was lying on the exam table because I could not lift it) but he said he could not allow it. It could do things to me I wouldn't want to tell you because every case is different and each of us handle it differently. Don't be scared when you start you shots I was and it wasn't bad. I learned real quick to do them. That is if that is how they are gonna handle you. So we should wait and see what they have in store for you. As for the lymphadema, I also hope I really do that you don't end up dealing with that. But we will deal with that if and when it shopuld happen, no sence worrying about some thing that may not even happen, you have enough on your plate. And you will sooo become aware of yourself and the world around you after this there is no way you couldn't. Melanoma doesn't give you a chance to take a moment for granted. So live fully my friend and I am here when ever you would like to talk or tell me whats going on if you feel like you would like to . Your in my thoughts. Diana

At 7:09pm on May 27th, 2008, Austin said…: You and I were diagnosed with melanoma about the same time, mine was in September 2006. How are you doing? It's nice to finally meet more people that have had the same type of cancer.

Pax,
Austin

At 6:57pm on May 27th, 2008, Diana said…: OMGI just found the Melanoma site and I am so excited. (Pretty Sad Huh) But to talk with others regarding the same Cancer. I have been fighting this little ------ for 23 years and it just keeps coming back. And each tx and surgery keeps getting more and more servere. This time it has put me out of work and pretty much having to change my whole life style. But I am alive and it is a small price to pay to see each day. I have had 2 reoccurances sicne my first dx. the first one was 13yrs from the dx then more txs and surgery, then 8 years later which was 3 yrs ago and this time they did kick my ass. So welcome and please know together we will help each other understand this f---- up cancer. I look forward to many chats with you and our other members. I am very excited to have this outlet. Luv Diana

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