Comments on: Overcoming My Fear of Melanoma {Melanoma Awareness

By: The Mountain Kitchen

The Mountain Kitchen — Tue, 17 Jan 2017 13:50:01 +0000

In reply to Mimi. Thanks Mimi. It's very scary!

By: Mimi

Mimi — Tue, 17 Jan 2017 13:49:00 +0000

Such a great and informative post. Really glad you’re doing well. So scary.

By: The Mountain Kitchen

The Mountain Kitchen — Fri, 13 Jan 2017 11:11:33 +0000

In reply to Barbara Vandenberg. I hope I can save someone from having to go through this, Barbara. Glad your getting checked out. Yes, hind sight is 20/20, but I never thought this could happen to ME. That's the problem with everyone's thinking. That's why I will continue to share this journey I'm on. Thanks for your support and for reading!

By: Barbara Vandenberg

Barbara Vandenberg — Fri, 13 Jan 2017 00:59:38 +0000

Thanks for continuing to share your story., I am pale, freckled, had blistered sun burns as a teen, and ignorantly used tanning beds. I strip for my annual “spot checks” with a dermatologist. I also nag my honey to get his and he had pre-cancerous spots frozen on his face. If only we knew then what we know now!

By: The Mountain Kitchen

The Mountain Kitchen — Tue, 10 Jan 2017 11:12:46 +0000

In reply to ohiocook. Thanks so much Mark. Prayers that you remain Melanoma free. You're an inspiration to me and others!

By: ohiocook

ohiocook — Tue, 10 Jan 2017 03:13:44 +0000

I’ve been cancer free (melanoma) since 2004 and I still dread my visits and having scans and x-rays done. It’s always in the back of mind. Stay strong and positve and you can defeat melanoma! Keep you and your family in my payers!!

By: The Mountain Kitchen

The Mountain Kitchen — Tue, 10 Jan 2017 00:53:30 +0000

In reply to Annie. Thanks for your support, Annie. It means a lot. ❤

By: Annie

Annie — Tue, 10 Jan 2017 00:35:19 +0000

Debbie, what an honest, heartfelt post. I’m so glad you’re sharing your story – and honestly you are such a good writer, I felt the panic and frustration rise in me as I was reading your experience. I just can’t imagine what you’ve gone through, but posts like this help us all be present and conscious of the importance of our health. Big hugs. <3 Here's to a wonderful and healthy 2017!!!! Keep sharing your story!

By: The Mountain Kitchen

The Mountain Kitchen — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 12:49:22 +0000

In reply to Wanda Jewett.

Thank you so much Wanda!
If I can keep one person from having to go through all of this, then it will be worth it.
Thanks for reading and your kind words.
Debbie

By: The Mountain Kitchen

The Mountain Kitchen — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 12:47:11 +0000

In reply to Sherri Arnao.

Hi Sherri,
Thank you so much for the kind words. I’m glad you and your daughters have gotten checked out. Skin cancer of any kind can get aggressive if not treated.
I’m not sure what I would do without David. He’s crazy, but he keeps me sane through all of this.
Thanks for reading and for the prayers!
Debbie

By: Wanda Jewett

Wanda Jewett — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 02:27:45 +0000

“I am a winner. Winning is an attitude. You take the good with the bad and you keep on going. It gets hard, you get tired and sometimes burnt out but you keep on going anyway, because you can.

Winners have setbacks, but winners learn tighten their belts and go on. Winner look at what has gone wrong and instead of complaining they find ways of doing it better. Winners know that Rome was not built in a day and take every day as it comes.

Winners do not whine, they roar.”
Alexander Stone

YOU are a winner!!
Your posts about Melanoma will help others win too!

By: Sherri Arnao

Sherri Arnao — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 02:23:48 +0000

Thanks for sharing your story. I have been through the same fears. Yes I had Melanoma. I grew up in a time when there was no talk of skin cancer. I lived in an area where I was always at the river or the Outerbanks. Yes I am a person who is at the greatest risk. When I go in for my check ups I know they are like man she is covered in freckles and I am always looking for a new spot and if they change in shape and color. Now my mom is going through the same fears. This past year she had basal cell on her nose and she had to go back last week and have another biopsy done to check to make sure they got it all. My daughters have gone in to be checked and one of them has had 3 bi op done.
God Bless you and know you are in my prayers. I know you have a great husband. You are very lucky he is there by your side. I know he is your biggest supporter!

By: The Mountain Kitchen

The Mountain Kitchen — Sun, 08 Jan 2017 23:43:00 +0000

In reply to Amy Sweeney.

Hi Amy! I’m glad you and your sister caught things before it was too late. We are all very lucky ladies. If I can help just one person from having to go through this, it will be worth it. My hope is that people will understand Melanoma can happen to them very easily. Thanks for your support and kind words always! God bless you too!
xoxo,
Debbie

By: Amy Sweeney

Amy Sweeney — Sun, 08 Jan 2017 21:25:25 +0000

I’m so sorry you have had this very tumultuous year with your health. As you know I have had two melanomas removed in less than two years and it can be unsettling. I have other chronic health issues so dealing with doctors and tests are somewhat usual although still unnerving at times. I know that sharing your experiences with melanoma can, and most likely will, bring awareness to others and may even save someone’s life now and/or in the future. My own experience after my first successful removal of melanoma, shared with my younger sister, moved her to make a dermatology appointment. She had skin removed from two places and said she would not have considered it if I had not encouraged her to get a whole body skin check. She never burns like I do and tans easily so thought she was much less likely to have skin cancer. Thank you for sharing your stories and know that someone will take a closer look at their own skin and ask a doctor to take a closer look. God bless you for sharing your knowledge and your light.

By: The Mountain Kitchen

The Mountain Kitchen — Sun, 08 Jan 2017 21:06:13 +0000

In reply to Kathryn @anotherfoodieblogger.

Hi Kathryn! Happy New Year!! I pray all goes well at your skin check. Thanks so much for the thoughts and prayers!
xoxo
Debbie

By: Kathryn @anotherfoodieblogger

Kathryn @anotherfoodieblogger — Sun, 08 Jan 2017 19:40:50 +0000

Hi Debbie, how horrible for you to have to go through all that, but YAY that everything is fine! I go back in 2 weeks for my annual skin check after having squamous skin cancer removed 4 years ago. I also have white coat syndrome horribly, my BP is through the roof when I get it checked. Sending lots of prayers for clear skin checks for the rest of your life! xoxo

By: The Mountain Kitchen

The Mountain Kitchen — Sun, 08 Jan 2017 18:19:55 +0000

In reply to Cheryl "Cheffie Cooks" Wiser. Thank you Cheryl! I hope your sister-in-law continues to get good results with her skin checks. Thank you for your support! xoxo

By: Cheryl "Cheffie Cooks" Wiser

Cheryl "Cheffie Cooks" Wiser — Sun, 08 Jan 2017 18:16:27 +0000

Oh my friend such a year for you. A favorable ending to 2016. Although, my SIL basal cell was one time occurrence I know from her the fear of her check-ups, they are real and so scary. She is 29 y.o. very young and yet her type of skin cancer is the most common and treatable. I go with her at every check up so I know just how much she dreads it. With two young ones at home she mostly fears for them not herself. I will reblog for you! Sending you strength and huge hugs Debbie! xxoo