We recently went back up to Dook to meet with the oncologist and surgeon. Both appointments were rather uneventful. On May 9th we met with the oncologist and she just told me I needed to make an appointment with an oncologist in Charleston who specializes in melanoma so he/she could schedule my next round of scans. Since ocular melanoma is so rare there is very little research out there for how to prevent it from coming back. Therefore, they will not do any chemo or radiation. Instead, I will get frequent PET scans to make sure that it doesn't spread anywhere. They hope that with the recent surgery they were able to remove it all from my body and keep it from coming back!
Thanks to the help of my dear friend, Nurse Emily Spears, I was able to speak with a doctor at MUSC who recommended an oncologist at Hollings Cancer Center. I meet with him tomorrow, May 25th! I am excited to meet with him and hope that we get along well since we will be seeing a lot of each other over the next few years.
On May 10th we met with the surgeon and he checked out my incision. He said it looked great, and I must say that I agree! He also went over the pathology report with us and said that they were able to remove all of the melanoma lesion from my liver! He also released me to go back to work on June 1st. I have been doing some light exercise and most importantly, I was well enough to be in my friend Elizabeth's wedding 2 weeks ago. I also got to go to NY to see Pete graduate from West Point! I told the doctors from the start there was NO way I was going to miss those two events and I am so thankful that I healed so quickly!
I should have my scans done this week or early next week and I will be sure to update with the results. Fingers crossed!
Attached is a pic of Billy and I with the handsome graduate. So proud!
