My mother got diagnosed with melanoma when she was 47 and I was 17 the fall of 1980. It returned two more times in the next four years. The last time a month before my wedding in December of 1984. At that point she didn’t think she’d live to see any grandchildren. She died in 2016 of Parkinson’s related issues living to see a good number of her great grandchildren. It never did return but it did haunt her her whole life. She spent so much energy and time worrying about something that never ended up happening. None of us knows the number of our days.
Stable is good. Stable for 50 years is great. Every year new medications are coming out and your name will be on one of them. God bless you and your family.
Meredith I am going through exactly what you are, stage 4 metastatic melanoma, the scans are maddening and nerve wracking, I am thankful I am 75 and was diagnosed later in life, my first scan, the results after the immunotherapy were fantastic, liver was clear and lungs went down to a quarter of what they were, second scan was stable, now I have another scan on the 15th and I am a nervous wreck, we have to stay strong and positive, I love you and it’s nice watching someone going through the same thing, this disease sucks but I figure at least now they have treatments for it, so we have a chance, and have to run with it, can’t wait for your next post, stay strong and positive!🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️
Oh my goodness, I am so sorry you’re going through all this. It is quite the rollercoaster, but I am so grateful I was able to reach someone going through the same situation. This is why I wanted to share my journey in the first place: to help others feel less alone in their journey, and in turn it’s helped me feel less alone in mine. Thank you for sharing your story with me! Prayers for amazing results on your next scan! 🩷🙏🏻
Thank you so much for the update. I am so sorry that the tumors aren’t shrinking, but so relieved that you are stable. I can’t even imagine the anxiety that you have to endure. I pray for you nightly and that will continue. The world is a better place because of you❣️You have a beautiful, loving heart and soul and I hate that you have to go through this. I have been so concerned about you since your last post and I checked daily for updates, however your first responsibility is to yourself and your family. Please don’t worry about us, your followers. We want to support and uplift you , not add to your stress and responsibilities. We love you Meredith❣️
Oh sweetie, don’t feel guilty! You’re a busy mom and that takes priority. Being stable isn’t a bad thing at all! I hear your frustration but maintain being where you are and know there are SO many advances coming out for melanoma. Girl, you’ve got this! I’m so proud of you.
💙💙💙 You are a very special person. Cancer sucks. It isn't fair. Thank you for sharing your journey. Lots of love to you & your beautiful family. We are here for you.
There is no right or wrong with cancer Meredith. Always do what feels best for you. I for one am so glad to hear your cancer is stable, but I know you want to be cancer free. Keep hoping! Never let the hope die. I love your hair, it’s gorgeous! I’ve got a 15 year old home with me this coming week, it’s gone be loooong!
Please don’t apologize. Cancer just sucks so much. I am thankful you are stable. I can’t imagine the frustration you feel and I am so sorry you have to go through this. Your hair looks beautiful. Great haircut on you.
As a cancer patient I totally understand the conflict of being grateful for stability and yet still disappointed that it isn’t shrinking and going into remission. It is hard to ever mentally relax when the cancer continues to hang over your head. It’s tough. Keep hanging in there and take each day as it comes. As a vlogger I can understand your desire to keep your audience informed. I tend to avoid letting my audience know when I’m doing a scan and inform them after the fact so I don’t feel the pressure to report back. But if I have let it drop, it’s hard because I too don’t want to worry people but you’ve done the right thing to prioritise your family. xxx
Your hair is lovely! I’m so sorry your cancer didn’t continue to shrink! I hope you have gotten second and third opinions. You shouldn’t feel guilty. You can feel sad for others, but the cancer is not your fault. Praying for you and your family.
Hey Meredith! You look amazing..love the shirt! Your feelings are valid and completely justified!! You face trauma all over again with the scans and memories. Of course you are happy for stable news, but it is perfectly normal to really want the all clear or regression. Nobody should ever tell you how to feel. Also, you have every right to your privacy and time. You don't owe us an explanation. We are just thankful that you want to share with us. You have a right to any and all of your feelings. We love you girl ❤Thanks for sharing! You truly have a beautiful family.
Meredith, hold tight my dear. I’ve been following your journey since last year, and you have helped me power on in times of uncertainty. I hope you receive will greater and positive news soon but for now, stable is good. Stay fit and strong, the community is sending you all the strength. Exciting options, such as the latest melanoma vaccines, the latest breakthrough, and if by reason this will offer another chance for you to claim the title you so deserve. I just know that one day, we will have a post that will read ‘I beat melanoma’ Sending all my love and light to you and your family.
Thank you so much for your encouragement and support. So thankful to have you here as part of this community! Just shared another video with my most recent scan results 🙌🏻
Glad to know things are still stable. In my soon-to-begin treatment, I intend to support it with a change in my diet. There are a lot of great resources and holistic oncologists out there to help as well. Just got the book Radical Remission by Kelly Turner to get me started. My prayers to you and your family.
You take all the time you need, Meredith. We are here to support you and pray for you. I also pray that new cures will come for those who have cancer. It is a roller coaster of emotions, I’m sure so this is the time to focus on you and your family. Love from Canada ❤️🇨🇦🙏
Meredith I can’t even imagine the anxiety brought on by scans every 3 months. I’m fairly healthy but when it comes time for my mammogram and yearly check up I make myself sick with worry and anxiety for about a month. The anticipation alone of results of yearly appointments can’t compare to your journey. Please know I’m praying for strength and healing for you and your your sweet family. God bless 🙏🏼🙏🏼
You don't need to feel bad not telling us right away. I think of you often when I'm going through my melanoma journey. I wish that wasn't why I knew you though. Cancer sucks. I figured you are busy with kids and your new job. ❤️ As always, I wish you well.
Hi Meredith, It's always great to hear from you!!! I never have an issue when you vlog or not. Yes, I guess it's a bit of concern when it's been a bit of time between videos, but I pray constantly for you and your family. Thus, I trust in the Lord to get us all through the day to day of life. With a lung disease of my own to deal with, I realize that each day brings different challenges as well. As you very well know, mentally it can be very taxing on the way you approach each day. Ups, downs, ... With that said, you are looking really good, despite your ( daily) concerns. You do what you need/ want first, and everyone else will be ok. Now, if you ever do decide to stop your taping , then yes, it would be nice to know that perhaps. Otherwise, you have a husband, kids, and other priorities first. If there is anything I/ we can do for you, just ask. Thank you for the updates. l look forward to hearing from you in the near future. God bless you Meredith, and take care of yourself and your family. Barry
Beautiful Meredith inside and out. Your in our prayers from England and sending massive hugs and cuddles. Your amazing truly amazing. Im proud of you soooo much xxxxxxx
Please please please don’t feel guilty or bad for not updating sooner! I can’t imagine the pressure and anxiety that you are living with without adding guilt into the mix. You are loved and we are all here for you and praying and we will try to be more patient 😘And you have every right to feel frustrated. Yes, stable is good news but obviously you (and us) want it to be smaller and preferably gone! Prayers will keep coming. You take your time when you need it and again please don’t feel bad❤❤❤
Thank you for sharing your journey. I was diagnosed with stage 3 melanoma under a year ago when I was pregnant with my fourth child and am now undergoing treatment. Currently waiting for scan results. Hearing your story gives me a lot of hope. Thank you for being so vulnerable and sharing.
Hi! I am 32 and pregnant with my 4th and just got diagnosed with melanoma too :( they did a wide local excision and lymph node biopsy and I’m still waiting on the results. Did you have to do treatment while you were still pregnant? Were you able to breastfeed (if you wanted to)? Any takeaways?
@@galinaz9033 I was at the end of my pregnancy when I was diagnosed so I was induced and had my wide local incision and lymph node biopsy a month postpartum. Biopsy was unfortunately positive and I began treatment shortly after. I did have to quit breastfeeding due to the medications. The new addition to our family has actually been a wonderfully timed gift. She brings us such joy and is a bright ray of sunshine during such a dark time. Personally as a Christian my relationship with Christ is what gives me hope. I have to daily hand over my fear and anxiety to Him and ask for His strength because there is no way I could do this on my own. I wish you well on your journey and congrats on the little one!
Your feelings and emotions are quite valide. Dont dwell in that space too long, take it in and move on. I am so happy that your results show stable 🙌. Keep living each day to the fullest 😉😘😘
Thanks for sharing your thoughts and feelings with us, it is so natural to have these feelings, you WILL live to be old and grey just like me lol, so good to hear from you, I remember having young children (I had 3 in three years!) in the school holidays enjoy cuz they’ll be all grown up before you know it xx
Thank you so much for being so kind and understanding. I definitely try to soak up those moments that my kids are home… it already feels like it’s going too fast!
Meredith, you look amazing and love your hair! I totally understand with the scan results and I just got mine too which was mostly stable with a new spot growing. while it is not life threatening and could be worse, it really just sucks to have cancer and to be living your life scan to scan. If somehow we can just forget that we have it it would be nice, but unfortunately that's not going to happen. I often wonder how I would be if I were in remission because there are different worries with that as well. I can relate with the guilt you feel because I feel that I put that on my family as well and sometimes I wish I could just give my husband a normal life. My kids are too young to really understand, but I worry about them getting older as well. Sending you lots of love and a big hug.
I’m so so sorry you’re going through this. It is such a rollercoaster of a journey for sure. Just know that you are not alone in how you are feeling. Prayers for peace during this time 🩷🩷🩷🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 you got this, Mama!
Keep thinking forward. You never know what new treatments will be developed. Stable is good. My brother had aplasticanemia when he was 3 years old. He was the first recipient of an experimental/ trial drug and the treatment was successful! He’s now 33 with a toddler and another baby on the way. You got this girl! ❤️
I'm grateful for stable scans but also can totally see the anxiety and frustration of having to do the scan every 3 months, etc...I am continuing to pray every day for remission and eradication of the cancer in totality. I love following you and you have been and continue to be a great source of inspiration. Thank you for sharing your journey so publicly. 💘 Love and hugs from Alabama!!
Meredith, I'm so sorry what you are going through. I am sending prayers your way. You are such a lovely person and a good mom. Take care of yourself and don't worry about us. We just want you to get better and live a happy life. 💕
Hi Meredith, I appreciate your time. There's so much we all go through in life with the many obstacles and unplanned events from day to day. And with a lung disease of my own, I also realize how that can play on one's psyche one minute to the next. There is no timetable for you posting video's either. There are quite a few things that you need to deal with before worrying about any of us. And, even with that said, if you aren't up to sharing anything, that's perfectly fine. Take care of yourself, your kids and husband, etc ... You're an amazing lady, and I feel very privileged to be a small part of your life. I / we all take a back seat to what you face each day. Besides that, I am constantly praying for you and your family, that I trust in the Lord for answers to those prayers. I love hearing from you indeed! But keep you and your family first, we will all survive until you are ready to post another vlog. Listen, you are amazing beyond words!!! But I never expect to be a "priority" on your to do list, ever!!! Keep up with your exercises and family first. And as always, God bless you Meredith, and your family. Take care, Barry
You’re so right. And we are all facing battles, whether it’s health-related or not, and I am grateful for the opportunity to share mine with you all. I think it is a great way to get things off my chest, while also helping others feel less alone in their struggles. And I also get so much amazing encouragement from people like you, so thank you so much 🩷
I totally understand where your coming from. Don’t feel bad, you’re just being honest about how you feel. I too am a cancer survivor! I can totally relate to how you feel. I’m still praying for that “you’re in full remission” statement myself! The pre-scan anxiety is such a real and horrible thing to have to go through every three months. I too get the same way before each scan I have.
Hiya Thank so much for your update please don't feel guilty it is your business at the end of the day so you do what you need to do yes there was concern but we can wait until you are ready to share your news which yes it is good news but there is no shame in wanting better you deserve to be in remission and one day soon you will be so take care and good luck with your new job 😊Teresa
Thank You for sharing your results with us, and I'm glad your cancer is stable. I hope your enjoying your new job. Love and Prayers out to you and your family ❤️🙏✨🙏 Also I love your haircut it is so beautiful.
I am so very glad your cancer has not started growing again.Take care of yourself (physically and mentally). Don't apologize to us because you haven't done anything to apologize for in my mind. You don't need to be stressing over us. Again, take care of yourself!!!
This is my first time seeing you and this video was so touching. I am so sorry you are dealing with this while you should be feeling joyful having young children. God bless you, sweetheart.
You sweet, sweet girl. You are always on my mind and prayers, a lot of time to give you comfort. You don’t have to explain any reason you have not been on your channel. I’m sorry you feel guilty about causing everyone worry. Don’t ever feel that. You didn’t ask for this disease. Just remember when people love you of course they are going to worry. You would do the same if it were any member of your family. Your kiddos are resilient. They have more strength in coping because they are innocent and put no worries on themselves. Just keep being their momma and they will be fine. Continued prayers to you for strength, courage, comfort, healing, and way less guilt. Hugs ❤
Thank you so much for your kindness and for your prayers 🩷 I feel guilt because I know I’d much rather be the one going through it than being the family member of someone going through cancer. I think it’s harder on others a lot of the time… but trying to focus on positives, and I have so many things to be thankful for ☺️🩷🩷🩷
You just pooped up in my feed…. i’m sorry you’re going through this…. especially so young with children. My husband just got diagnosed with prostate cancer and it’s very scary. Everything moves in slow motion in the medical system….waiting is the worst…. thank you for sharing your journey… Strength and peace to you and your family. 💜
Keeping you in my thoughts. So sorry you have to go through the stresses of this disease. We must find an answer to get rid of it once and for all. Don't lose hope!
I can't imagine what this feels like. Please don't apologize for anything. This is your life and you need to cope in whatever way is good for you. I am so sorry you have this life burden.
I just found your channel. I didn’t even know you could have to battle this type of cancer for a lifetime.. your videos are very valuable for people to see, very sorry about your battle 😢
What you share on TH-cam or choose not to and when is completely your choice. Or any social media platform. Yes you will be dealing with your cancer lifelong. Thinking of you and hoping for the best. You’re a wonderful person.
@@Meredith_Feira You're welcome. Please don't feel you need to share anything on here or any sense of guilt to us strangers online. It's enough to carry feelings about cancer with your immediate family/friends. Wishing you all the best. I'm glad you're looking at it all realistically because ultimately that's what's best your you and your accetance of the disease. Therapy can be very help too.
Please don't apologise, your TH-cam family will always want to know you're ok, but you and your loved ones are all that matters on this journey. I understand completely you hoped for better but you're not ungrateful for the cancer being stable, of course the dream is for it to be gone one day. I'm sure you will have many many years ahead and a cure will be found. You are one strong lady and I admire you greatly ❤X X X
Your feelings are so valid. I will be praying for you. I am staring my journey now. You are a positive person of course you are hopeful for a better outcome❤ Don't loose your faith in God. Give yourself grace, be kind to yourself. You helping us by sharing.
You're young. You have young kids. Don't feel guilty for expecting the best results. Have faith because melanoma is one of the most ever-changing fields in cancer research. It's super hard for a mother to not worry, let alone with a cancer diagnosis. X
I understand what you’re going through as much as a close relative can feel. My sister is currently going through immunotherapy. During her last CT scan, she was also told her cancer was stable. You’re right that it’s good news, but the cancer is still there and it’s not remission. After her next treatment, she’ll get a PET scan, so in another 4 or 5 weeks. The anxiety she experiences, and our whole family experiences, ahead of scans is so much of a struggle. Take care of yourself, girl. You’re not alone.
Hi Meredith, so sorry darling you have to deal with the stress of cancer and scans. Thankfully scans show all is stable. Research is coming up all the time with new treatments so there is great hope I believe, that your cancer will eventually be cured. ...Your hair cut suits you so much, you look stunning. Keep doing what you are doing and living your best life. Your kids are lucky to have such a gorgeous mum. Love xxx❤❤❤❤❤🙏🤗❤️❤️❤️
You are so sweet. And you are absolutely right, there is so much progress being made in the world of cancer research. Thank you so much for your kindness and support 🩷🩷🩷
I admire you. Life often times does not go the way we plan or expect it to. Focus on the day to day, your new job and family trips. Only designate an hour of the week or day to worry or be in your thoughts.
For some reason this video popped up on my feed and I beieve it is the first one of yours I have watched. As someone who has been dealing with cancer since August 2020 I understand some of the things you have been going through. I just want you to know that I am praying for you. I had a good scan of one area this past January where I previously dealt with malignant cancer and now my next big scan is an MRI of my pancreas to make sure the pre-cancerous lesions discovered there about two years ago are still just pre! The heaviness I detected in your video is the same I feel hanging over my head. Even though I know cancer can come back at any time it sure would be nice to have an all clear but that has not happened yet and I have to face that it may never happen.
I’m so sorry you have to go through this Meredith. 😢 As you have said you are young and have young children. Life is unpredictable and often not fair. Your priorities are with your family and your real life. We understand that you can’t always update as soon as you’d want. Take the time you need. We are grateful for whatever and whenever you choose to share. You are always in my prayers where time is irrelevant. God is timeless and eternal. He is always present. I hope you had a lovely Easter celebration. 🙏💞 Wishing you peace and joy!
Hi Merideth …I’m sorry that you are disappointed in your news. I only have 8 immunotherapy treatments left for my melanoma but I was just diagnosed with breast cancer too and starting chemo on top of my immunotherapy…..my heart sunk and faith is tested. I’m not even 50….the breast cancer treatments r so cruel….God Bless…love your hair cut
My husband had stage 4 NHL 12 years ago. In remission since first treatments. He wouldn't and still doesn't claim that cancer. Instead he says "God can-answer". 🙏
Don’t apologize for how you feel. This is where you go to share. You are awesome and your husband and children are so Blessed to have you. Prayers for you and family.
I'm a new viewer and new subscriber. Your courage is amazing and inspirational. Thank you for sharing. Your feelings are so palpable. I will stay tuned and hope for the best.
Hi Meredith, your video came along my feed and jumped out at me. I am wide awake trying to occupy my mind because it's the night before scan day for my husband. We are about 9 months into his diagnosis of melanoma stage 4 that has gone to his lungs and his brain. He is doing very well right now but every 3 months, it's like waiting for the diagnosis all over again. I can't say I know exactly what you are going through but I do hope for the best for you and your family.
I have no idea why your video popped up on me but i always take it as a sogn that i need to watch it and there is a lesson in it for me. I woke up this am in a very pitty me mindset. My body is in alot of pain and i have some things going on that is causing me alot of stress. I am a cancer survivor as is my husband. Your video is a reminder to me that life could be worse and i need to snap out of my mood. First of all. You take the time you need to process. Anyone who thinks badly of u for not updating us sooner is bot someone who understands these emotions. 2. Even though you have good news, it doesnt mean that you still cant be frustrated or sad. Cancer is thing that is processed differently by all of us and its HARD. There are absalutely no wrong feelings. You are right to sit in your feelings and process. I send u all the love and positive energy i can.
Thank you so much for your kind words and for watching my video. Prayers for peace and healing for you 🩷 thank you for your encouragement and understanding!
Of course you wanted it to shrink! Of course you want remission! I’m so sorry you have to endure this. Cancer sucks so bad. My son was just diagnosed with a deadly cancer and I realistically can only hope for at least one good year, but I still secretly hope he will be one of the very few miracles. I am so angry at the unfairness. He’s such a brilliant person and so very loved by so many. You are right it affects others, but it’s part of the price we all pay for deeply loving other people. I wouldn’t want to live without experiencing this love I feel for my family even in spite of the pain and worry when they are sick or hurt.
Please, Meredith, you never need to apologize to your viewing audience, or feel guilty about not vlogging updates immediately. We understand you need time to come to terms with results, and just dealing with the Beast while raising a family and day to day life. I’m sending up prayers that you remain stable. Enjoy your life and your family, and know you have so much love and support on your side. 💕💕💕
Dear Meredith; following your healing story does not mean we have to be informed about every step. You don't have to worry about us waiting and you having the "duty" to make a video. It is still your private life and entirely your decision whether, when and how much you want to reveal to the public. We look forward to hearing from you and are glad that everything has remained stable. It may still go away or there may be new treatments you can get soon. Research is in full swing. Do not worry! Everything is fine as it is right now. You'll get old and gray - for sure! 👵🥰🧡
Don't cry Meredith 😢 I'm here praying for you 🌷🌹. Don't forget God truly loves you, no matter the situation. "25 Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:" John 11 KJV.
I know exactly what you mean about scans every 3 months, I had my scan today and oncologist appt. tomorrow!!I am a nervous wreck! I am 73 and 1 year agothis Memorial day I found out I have a Thymic neuroendocrine tumor, after trying to surgically remove it! When they opened me up they found the tumor had grown into the sack of my lungs my Vegas nerve and my aorta he shaved off as much as he could, that is why I have stage 3, my surgery was 7 hours!! 3 months ago I had my pet scan, My cancer is stable, I never heard that term before!! Now I had a CT scan will find out tomorrow, at least I am old!! God bless you!!!
I had life threatening Asthma that every doctor said that saw me they never seen someone so bad. In 2008 I almost died twice in one week with 2 hospital visits, severely low white blood cell count... I was crawling to get to bathroom 20 ft from my bedroom, it took nearly month and half before I could go back to work and nearly month til I was strong enough to drive. Had numerous people have to rush me to ER cause I was having such a severe attack I couldn't breathe... I still have never met anyone that was as severe as I was. After 15 years I was so desperate I didn't want to live anymore cause It literally affected everything in my life including my relationships. People think it's simply you can't breathe... ha if only thats all it was... I went to leaders in the church on day I was very ill and they prayed over me and I walked out of there like I've never had asthma!!! Praising God!!! I had 4 decent years and then had to resign at my job 2022 in November from daily internal bleeding, Anemia, edema, extreme bloody viral rashes even as I'm typing this with deep wounds all over, and months of doctors saying I'm fine when I felt like I was in shock and dying every meal to find celiac disease, and celiac Artery Stenosis Disease that I'm waiting on surgery for because it's a crushed Artery over my aorta which explains knife like stomach cramping and full body spasms and extreme fatigue that I keep nodding off trying to type this...in God's timing I'll resurrect!!! I met someone while buying an item and guy sailing he's selling his house, cars and everything to go our of state and take care of his dying brother from tumor (think it was a brain tumor) ...I explained how God healed me suddenly of severe life threatening asthma and told him I'd be praying for his brother, as I jumped in my car I felt compelled to tell him let me know when God heals his brother and he said he would but was obviously he thought his brother wouldn't make it. Month later got a message stating doctors couldn't find any tumors and he thanked me for praying and said must of been the prayers!!!! Praising God!!! So I heard your story on this video and want to encourage you to NEVER give up... believe God for full healing but surrender your health to God either way and like you already are doing seek to help others through the challenges and experience!!! Take Care.... im praying for you... you must feel alone... but don't let that slow you down! People know you are suffering I'm unique ways... God also sees it and you seeking Him will move mountains!!! Imagine if God does heal you suddenly how it'll impact your doctors and you TH-cam channel!!!❤
Don't ever apologize for your emotions or that you haven't caught up others. This is a choice you've made to share with us. If you decide to stop posting anything, that's your choice! You just work on you and your health and we will continue praying for your full recovery! In Jesus precious and mighty name! ❤️🙏🙌
Here in Canada there was big news about DCA which we can’t get here but it seems to help if you live in the US I wanted it for my mom but I couldn’t get it shipped to Canada
Oh Meredith I love you so much!! Yes I have been thinking of you alot. As a cancer "survivor" myself I totally understand how you feel. "Remission" means No Evidence of Disease". In your case "stable" means its still there. How scary and frustrating for you. You probably feel like there is a time bomb lurking inside waiting to go off!! Here is an opposite perspective regarding scans. I carry the breast cancer gene which I was told means your chances of recurrence are HIGHER than the average population. Ok so that means I probably need more frequent scans! My oncologist looks at me and says "oh you worry too much" and refused to do any more scans after 5 years!!! (Yes I did find a different doctor who treats high risk patients and she totally agrees with me and monitors me yearly). But you know the fear never goes away ever!! So let's look at your situation from a different perspective: tell yourself "okay I know it could start growing again at any time but thank God they WANT to scan me often"! The fear will never go away. Another perspective: people die in car crashes daily but we have to put that fear out of our mind but we drive with more awareness, take all safety precautions and take Jesus with us!! Sending my love and hugs!
I was diagnosed with stage 3c 2 years ago. The day my dermatologist biopsied a strange little freckle on my arm lymph nodes on my collarbone blew up. Got those biopsied and within a couple months, removed. PET scan showed nothing else. Which was a surprise because my primary said collarbone lymphnode s being affected is typical with other major organ cancer. Only 3 of the 26 (? I think total removed) were cancerous. After much debate and consultation with other melanoma specialists, my oncologist decided i can not do immunotherapy. Because i have a ln atypical form of lupus, it could do more harm than good. I totally ferl you with the anxiety that comes every 3 months. I made it to a year. That was my benchmark. Oncologist said if i make it a year without reoccurrence, liklihood of return drops quite a bit. Nope. My CT scan showed enlarged nodes in my arm pit and on my chest. Had those removed. Therrrn 4 months of hell with a stubborn seroma and failing drains. I finally was drain free and a very stubborn cyst on my ovary that had been hanging out for over a year was suspect. I have PCOS and had pretty much blown it off, until i couldnt anymore. Luckily, it was not cancerous. My next round of scans is in June. I continue to defy expected "norms". My oncologist doesnt quite know what to expect with me. For now, im taking that as a positive. Right now, there is no plan except adress it as it comes. For the small chance immunotherapy would do what its supposed to do, we have to think risk. And right now the risk isnt worth the small chance. I truly wish you and every other person dealing with this beast called cancer (of any type) the best and pray big pharma will release cures. Because i know they exist. Theyve just kept them hidden.
Hey there, your scan results are great and I am happy for you. I am adage 3b halfway through my Keytruda treatments and my latest scan showed slight decrease in size. I am Vegan and I do special green juices and supplements and everything I eat is whole food. I know you were plant based when I first started watching you. Have you considered doing that and being solely plant based whole foods? I was just wondering...I am praying for you always and thank you for updating us❤
Good luck on the rest of your treatments! Prayers for good results from here on out! 🩷🙏🏻 and I’m not against going plant-based again in the future. But for now, I will stick to an omnivore diet because it feels like the right choice in this moment. But I am so grateful that the plant-based diet helped with my digestion during my treatments! That was such a blessing 🙌🏻
Meredith, I only just now came across this, im so sorry youre dealing with this horrible disease, the roller-coaster of emotions and everything your feeling is not something too many people even myself can fully understand. I want to give you Hope. I dont know what you or family believes, but I want you to know just how unfathomable Gods Love for you is. Im Not telling you this because I think youre not going to make it or anything of that sort but to help bring some peace and relief from your anxiety and guilt and the roller-coaster of emotions youre facing. Cancer is not a death sentence, I believe God has a mighty hand on you and stands ready to pull you through this time youre going through. His love for you surpasses all understanding and His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ is the picture proof of that love manifested. When our Faith is placed in Christ trusting Him alone to save us from our sins/transgressions through what He did at the Cross, His Burial, and Resurrection we are promised an eternal home in Heaven where imperfections and illnesses do not exist. He promises that every tear will be wiped away, and that you will leap with a Joy, Peace, and Love we cant comprehend. Jesus stands ready to recieve anyone who comes to Him and all who come to Him will not be cast out. He will carry you through this and give you the strength you need along the way. He never promised it would be easy, but He did promise to always be there for you. ❤ Salvation is God's Free Gift to Give Not our Reward to Earn. He loves you so much. ❤ youll definitely be in my thoughts and prayers Meredith.
You can only do the best you can with the situation you are in. Please allow yourself to let any guilt go and focus on doing the best you can to extend your life and enjoy the time with your family and friends. Because your future is uncertain please take this time to "smell the roses" but also remain optimistic about your future.
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My mother got diagnosed with melanoma when she was 47 and I was 17 the fall of 1980. It returned two more times in the next four years. The last time a month before my wedding in December of 1984. At that point she didn’t think she’d live to see any grandchildren. She died in 2016 of Parkinson’s related issues living to see a good number of her great grandchildren. It never did return but it did haunt her her whole life. She spent so much energy and time worrying about something that never ended up happening. None of us knows the number of our days.
Stable is good. Stable for 50 years is great. Every year new medications are coming out and your name will be on one of them.
God bless you and your family.
Yes, you are absolutely right! I know that it will happen in God’s timing. 🩷
No apology needed. Real Life always comes before TH-cam Land. ❤
Yes, you are absolutely right. Thank you for your understanding 🩷🩷🩷
Meredith I am going through exactly what you are, stage 4 metastatic melanoma, the scans are maddening and nerve wracking, I am thankful I am 75 and was diagnosed later in life, my first scan, the results after the immunotherapy were fantastic, liver was clear and lungs went down to a quarter of what they were, second scan was stable, now I have another scan on the 15th and I am a nervous wreck, we have to stay strong and positive, I love you and it’s nice watching someone going through the same thing, this disease sucks but I figure at least now they have treatments for it, so we have a chance, and have to run with it, can’t wait for your next post, stay strong and positive!🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️
Oh my goodness, I am so sorry you’re going through all this. It is quite the rollercoaster, but I am so grateful I was able to reach someone going through the same situation. This is why I wanted to share my journey in the first place: to help others feel less alone in their journey, and in turn it’s helped me feel less alone in mine. Thank you for sharing your story with me! Prayers for amazing results on your next scan! 🩷🙏🏻
Look into RSO, I am post colorectal cancer and RSO has helped many cancer survivors. Look up Corrie Yelland. Praying for you!!!! 🙏🏼♥️
Thank you so much for the update. I am so sorry that the tumors aren’t shrinking, but so relieved that you are stable. I can’t even imagine the anxiety that you have to endure. I pray for you nightly and that will continue. The world is a better place because of you❣️You have a beautiful, loving heart and soul and I hate that you have to go through this. I have been so concerned about you since your last post and I checked daily for updates, however your first responsibility is to yourself and your family. Please don’t worry about us, your followers. We want to support and uplift you , not add to your stress and responsibilities. We love you Meredith❣️
You are so so kind, thank you so much for saying all that. And thank you for your continued support. It means so much 🩷🩷🩷
Oh sweetie, don’t feel guilty! You’re a busy mom and that takes priority. Being stable isn’t a bad thing at all! I hear your frustration but maintain being where you are and know there are SO many advances coming out for melanoma. Girl, you’ve got this! I’m so proud of you.
Great advice 🩷 thank you so much for your encouragement!
Praying your scans continue to stay stable….its not easy living with cancer…..😢…..it’s a roller coaster ride that no one wants to get on… 🙏❤️🥰🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏
Thank you so much 🩷
💙💙💙 You are a very special person. Cancer sucks. It isn't fair. Thank you for sharing your journey. Lots of love to you & your beautiful family. We are here for you.
Thank you 🩷🩷🩷
There is no right or wrong with cancer Meredith. Always do what feels best for you. I for one am so glad to hear your cancer is stable, but I know you want to be cancer free. Keep hoping! Never let the hope die. I love your hair, it’s gorgeous! I’ve got a 15 year old home with me this coming week, it’s gone be loooong!
Thank you so much 🩷🩷🩷
Please don’t apologize. Cancer just sucks so much. I am thankful you are stable. I can’t imagine the frustration you feel and I am so sorry you have to go through this.
Your hair looks beautiful. Great haircut on you.
Thank you so much! Thanks for your support as always!! 🩷🩷🩷
As a cancer patient I totally understand the conflict of being grateful for stability and yet still disappointed that it isn’t shrinking and going into remission. It is hard to ever mentally relax when the cancer continues to hang over your head. It’s tough. Keep hanging in there and take each day as it comes. As a vlogger I can understand your desire to keep your audience informed. I tend to avoid letting my audience know when I’m doing a scan and inform them after the fact so I don’t feel the pressure to report back. But if I have let it drop, it’s hard because I too don’t want to worry people but you’ve done the right thing to prioritise your family. xxx
Thanks so much for your understanding and encouragement 🩷🩷🩷
Your hair is lovely! I’m so sorry your cancer didn’t continue to shrink! I hope you have gotten second and third opinions. You shouldn’t feel guilty. You can feel sad for others, but the cancer is not your fault. Praying for you and your family.
Thank you so much 🩷🩷🩷
Hey Meredith! You look amazing..love the shirt! Your feelings are valid and completely justified!! You face trauma all over again with the scans and memories. Of course you are happy for stable news, but it is perfectly normal to really want the all clear or regression. Nobody should ever tell you how to feel. Also, you have every right to your privacy and time. You don't owe us an explanation. We are just thankful that you want to share with us. You have a right to any and all of your feelings. We love you girl ❤Thanks for sharing! You truly have a beautiful family.
Thank you so much 🩷🩷🩷 I appreciate the kind words and support, as always ☺️
Meredith, hold tight my dear. I’ve been following your journey since last year, and you have helped me power on in times of uncertainty. I hope you receive will greater and positive news soon but for now, stable is good. Stay fit and strong, the community is sending you all the strength.
Exciting options, such as the latest melanoma vaccines, the latest breakthrough, and if by reason this will offer another chance for you to claim the title you so deserve.
I just know that one day, we will have a post that will read ‘I beat melanoma’
Sending all my love and light to you and your family.
Thank you so much for your encouragement and support. So thankful to have you here as part of this community! Just shared another video with my most recent scan results 🙌🏻
I am just seeing your channel for the first time. I will keep you and your family in prayer.
Thank you 🩷🩷🩷 glad to have you here!
Glad to know things are still stable. In my soon-to-begin treatment, I intend to support it with a change in my diet. There are a lot of great resources and holistic oncologists out there to help as well. Just got the book Radical Remission by Kelly Turner to get me started. My prayers to you and your family.
You take all the time you need, Meredith. We are here to support you and pray for you. I also pray that new cures will come for those who have cancer. It is a roller coaster of emotions, I’m sure so this is the time to focus on you and your family. Love from Canada ❤️🇨🇦🙏
Thank you so much 🩷
Meredith I can’t even imagine the anxiety brought on by scans every 3 months. I’m fairly healthy but when it comes time for my mammogram and yearly check up I make myself sick with worry and anxiety for about a month. The anticipation alone of results of yearly appointments can’t compare to your journey. Please know I’m praying for strength and healing for you and your your sweet family. God bless 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Thank you so much 🩷
You don't need to feel bad not telling us right away. I think of you often when I'm going through my melanoma journey. I wish that wasn't why I knew you though. Cancer sucks. I figured you are busy with kids and your new job. ❤️ As always, I wish you well.
Thank you so much for your understanding 🩷🩷🩷 and I’ll be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers on your journey as well!!
Hi Meredith,
It's always great to hear from you!!! I never have an issue when you vlog or not. Yes, I guess it's a bit of concern when it's been a bit of time between videos, but I pray constantly for you and your family. Thus, I trust in the Lord to get us all through the day to day of life. With a lung disease of my own to deal with, I realize that each day brings different challenges as well. As you very well know, mentally it can be very taxing on the way you approach each day. Ups, downs, ... With that said, you are looking really good, despite your ( daily) concerns. You do what you need/ want first, and everyone else will be ok. Now, if you ever do decide to stop your taping , then yes, it would be nice to know that perhaps. Otherwise, you have a husband, kids, and other priorities first. If there is anything I/ we can do for you, just ask. Thank you for the updates. l look forward to hearing from you in the near future. God bless you Meredith, and take care of yourself and your family. Barry
Always praying for you
Beautiful Meredith inside and out. Your in our prayers from England and sending massive hugs and cuddles. Your amazing truly amazing. Im proud of you soooo much xxxxxxx
You are so sweet, and I’m so glad to have your support 🩷🩷🩷 thank you!
Please please please don’t feel guilty or bad for not updating sooner! I can’t imagine the pressure and anxiety that you are living with without adding guilt into the mix. You are loved and we are all here for you and praying and we will try to be more patient 😘And you have every right to feel frustrated. Yes, stable is good news but obviously you (and us) want it to be smaller and preferably gone! Prayers will keep coming. You take your time when you need it and again please don’t feel bad❤❤❤
Thank you so much for saying that, and thank you for your continued prayers and support. That means a lot 🩷🩷🩷
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Thank you for sharing your journey. I was diagnosed with stage 3 melanoma under a year ago when I was pregnant with my fourth child and am now undergoing treatment. Currently waiting for scan results. Hearing your story gives me a lot of hope. Thank you for being so vulnerable and sharing.
Prayers for good results on your upcoming scan 🩷🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Hi! I am 32 and pregnant with my 4th and just got diagnosed with melanoma too :( they did a wide local excision and lymph node biopsy and I’m still waiting on the results. Did you have to do treatment while you were still pregnant? Were you able to breastfeed (if you wanted to)? Any takeaways?
@@galinaz9033 I was at the end of my pregnancy when I was diagnosed so I was induced and had my wide local incision and lymph node biopsy a month postpartum. Biopsy was unfortunately positive and I began treatment shortly after. I did have to quit breastfeeding due to the medications. The new addition to our family has actually been a wonderfully timed gift. She brings us such joy and is a bright ray of sunshine during such a dark time. Personally as a Christian my relationship with Christ is what gives me hope. I have to daily hand over my fear and anxiety to Him and ask for His strength because there is no way I could do this on my own. I wish you well on your journey and congrats on the little one!
Not to worry we are here for you. No guilt, please!!
Your feelings and emotions are quite valide. Dont dwell in that space too long, take it in and move on. I am so happy that your results show stable 🙌. Keep living each day to the fullest 😉😘😘
Very good advice 🩷🩷🩷
Thanks for sharing your thoughts and feelings with us, it is so natural to have these feelings, you WILL live to be old and grey just like me lol, so good to hear from you, I remember having young children (I had 3 in three years!) in the school holidays enjoy cuz they’ll be all grown up before you know it xx
Thank you so much for being so kind and understanding. I definitely try to soak up those moments that my kids are home… it already feels like it’s going too fast!
Meredith, you look amazing and love your hair! I totally understand with the scan results and I just got mine too which was mostly stable with a new spot growing. while it is not life threatening and could be worse, it really just sucks to have cancer and to be living your life scan to scan. If somehow we can just forget that we have it it would be nice, but unfortunately that's not going to happen. I often wonder how I would be if I were in remission because there are different worries with that as well. I can relate with the guilt you feel because I feel that I put that on my family as well and sometimes I wish I could just give my husband a normal life. My kids are too young to really understand, but I worry about them getting older as well. Sending you lots of love and a big hug.
I’m so so sorry you’re going through this. It is such a rollercoaster of a journey for sure. Just know that you are not alone in how you are feeling. Prayers for peace during this time 🩷🩷🩷🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 you got this, Mama!
Keep thinking forward. You never know what new treatments will be developed. Stable is good. My brother had aplasticanemia when he was 3 years old. He was the first recipient of an experimental/ trial drug and the treatment was successful! He’s now 33 with a toddler and another baby on the way. You got this girl! ❤️
Thank you for that encouragement 🩷🩷🩷
I'm grateful for stable scans but also can totally see the anxiety and frustration of having to do the scan every 3 months, etc...I am continuing to pray every day for remission and eradication of the cancer in totality. I love following you and you have been and continue to be a great source of inspiration. Thank you for sharing your journey so publicly. 💘 Love and hugs from Alabama!!
You are so kind, and I so appreciate your continued support 🩷 thank you so much!
Meredith, I'm so sorry what you are going through. I am sending prayers your way. You are such a lovely person and a good mom. Take care of yourself and don't worry about us. We just want you to get better and live a happy life. 💕
You are so sweet. I really appreciate that 🩷🩷🩷
I can’t even imagine the anxiety over these scans! So many prayers for you and your family
Thank you so much 🩷
Praying hard for you, Meredith. I am so hoping that you are cancer-free soon forever. We got you.
Thank you 🩷🩷🩷
I’m so sorry for your terrible experience. It’s not fare and my prayers are going up for you.❤
Thank you 🩷
Sending prayers and if it's stable you have no need to worry. Stable is great and can stay stable fir years hun.
Hi Meredith,
I appreciate your time. There's so much we all go through in life with the many obstacles and unplanned events from day to day. And with a lung disease of my own, I also realize how that can play on one's psyche one minute to the next. There is no timetable for you posting video's either. There are quite a few things that you need to deal with before worrying about any of us. And, even with that said, if you aren't up to sharing anything, that's perfectly fine. Take care of yourself, your kids and husband, etc ... You're an amazing lady, and I feel very privileged to be a small part of your life. I / we all take a back seat to what you face each day. Besides that, I am constantly praying for you and your family, that I trust in the Lord for answers to those prayers. I love hearing from you indeed! But keep you and your family first, we will all survive until you are ready to post another vlog. Listen, you are amazing beyond words!!! But I never expect to be a "priority" on your to do list, ever!!! Keep up with your exercises and family first. And as always, God bless you Meredith, and your family. Take care, Barry
You’re so right. And we are all facing battles, whether it’s health-related or not, and I am grateful for the opportunity to share mine with you all. I think it is a great way to get things off my chest, while also helping others feel less alone in their struggles.
And I also get so much amazing encouragement from people like you, so thank you so much 🩷
I totally understand where your coming from. Don’t feel bad, you’re just being honest about how you feel. I too am a cancer survivor! I can totally relate to how you feel. I’m still praying for that “you’re in full remission” statement myself!
The pre-scan anxiety is such a real and horrible thing to have to go through every three months. I too get the same way before each scan I have.
Prayers for you on your cancer journey. Stay strong 🩷🩷🩷
That’s amazing news sweetie ❤ … we are all relieved and happy for you and your adorable fam ❤
Thank you so much 🩷🩷🩷
Hiya Thank so much for your update please don't feel guilty it is your business at the end of the day so you do what you need to do yes there was concern but we can wait until you are ready to share your news which yes it is good news but there is no shame in wanting better you deserve to be in remission and one day soon you will be so take care and good luck with your new job 😊Teresa
Thank you so much 🩷🩷🩷
So glad the results show stable❤ continued prayers for you❤
Thank you 🩷
Thank You for sharing your results with us, and I'm glad your cancer is stable. I hope your enjoying your new job. Love and Prayers out to you and your family ❤️🙏✨🙏 Also I love your haircut it is so beautiful.
Thank you so much 🩷
I am so very glad your cancer has not started growing again.Take care of yourself (physically and mentally). Don't apologize to us because you haven't done anything to apologize for in my mind. You don't need to be stressing over us. Again, take care of yourself!!!
Thank you so much 🩷
Don’t you dare feel bad
or apologize. Praying your scans stay clear. You take care of YOU!
Thank you 🩷
Love ya Mere! God has a plan for you, and he’s using you to help and inspire so many people out there. ❤️
Thank you 🩷 love you!
Your hair looks great! The cut, the color are very complimentary.
Thanks so much! 🥰
This is my first time seeing you and this video was so touching. I am so sorry you are dealing with this while you should be feeling joyful having young children. God bless you, sweetheart.
Hugs honey! You are in the palm of God’s hand…not to worry!🙏🏻💝
Thank you 🩷🙏🏻
Stay strong! We all understand the frustration and worry you feel. Keep your chin up!!!
You sweet, sweet girl. You are always on my mind and prayers, a lot of time to give you comfort. You don’t have to explain any reason you have not been on your channel. I’m sorry you feel guilty about causing everyone worry. Don’t ever feel that. You didn’t ask for this disease. Just remember when people love you of course they are going to worry. You would do the same if it were any member of your family. Your kiddos are resilient. They have more strength in coping because they are innocent and put no worries on themselves. Just keep being their momma and they will be fine. Continued prayers to you for strength, courage, comfort, healing, and way less guilt. Hugs ❤
Thank you so much for your kindness and for your prayers 🩷 I feel guilt because I know I’d much rather be the one going through it than being the family member of someone going through cancer. I think it’s harder on others a lot of the time… but trying to focus on positives, and I have so many things to be thankful for ☺️🩷🩷🩷
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You just pooped up in my feed…. i’m sorry you’re going through this…. especially so young with children. My husband just got diagnosed with prostate cancer and it’s very scary. Everything moves in slow motion in the medical system….waiting is the worst…. thank you for sharing your journey… Strength and peace to you and your family. 💜
Lol pooped up
Sorry about your husband’s diagnosis
@@Goldenretriever-k8m popped!! lol
And thank you 🙏
Popped up! Lol
And thank you…one day at a time 💜
Prayers for you and your husband 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 I’m so sorry y’all are having to go through that. Just know you are not alone 🩷 thank you for your support!
Keeping you in my thoughts. So sorry you have to go through the stresses of this disease. We must find an answer to get rid of it once and for all. Don't lose hope!
Thank you 🩷🩷🩷
Hi Mer 💛 love the hair!!! Gonna watch now 😘
Thank you!!! ☺️ and thanks for watching!!
I can't imagine what this feels like. Please don't apologize for anything. This is your life and you need to cope in whatever way is good for you. I am so sorry you have this life burden.
Thank you so much for your support and kindness 🩷🩷🩷
We all love you ❤❤
Thank you 🩷 I appreciate you all!
I just found your channel. I didn’t even know you could have to battle this type of cancer for a lifetime.. your videos are very valuable for people to see, very sorry about your battle 😢
Thank you 🩷 if nothing else, I’m definitely glad I have the opportunity to educate others and help others going through this!
What you share on TH-cam or choose not to and when is completely your choice. Or any social media platform. Yes you will be dealing with your cancer lifelong. Thinking of you and hoping for the best. You’re a wonderful person.
Thank you for your understanding and support 🩷
@@Meredith_Feira You're welcome. Please don't feel you need to share anything on here or any sense of guilt to us strangers online. It's enough to carry feelings about cancer with your immediate family/friends. Wishing you all the best. I'm glad you're looking at it all realistically because ultimately that's what's best your you and your accetance of the disease. Therapy can be very help too.
May God bless you and heal you in the name of Jesus ❤❤❤
Thank you 🩷
Praying for you tonight tonight 🙏
Please don't apologise, your TH-cam family will always want to know you're ok, but you and your loved ones are all that matters on this journey. I understand completely you hoped for better but you're not ungrateful for the cancer being stable, of course the dream is for it to be gone one day. I'm sure you will have many many years ahead and a cure will be found. You are one strong lady and I admire you greatly ❤X X X
You are so sweet, thank you so much 🥰🩷🩷🩷
Your feelings are so valid. I will be praying for you. I am staring my journey now. You are a positive person of course you are hopeful for a better outcome❤ Don't loose your faith in God. Give yourself grace, be kind to yourself. You helping us by sharing.
Thank you so much 🩷🩷🩷
You're young. You have young kids. Don't feel guilty for expecting the best results. Have faith because melanoma is one of the most ever-changing fields in cancer research. It's super hard for a mother to not worry, let alone with a cancer diagnosis. X
I understand what you’re going through as much as a close relative can feel. My sister is currently going through immunotherapy. During her last CT scan, she was also told her cancer was stable. You’re right that it’s good news, but the cancer is still there and it’s not remission. After her next treatment, she’ll get a PET scan, so in another 4 or 5 weeks. The anxiety she experiences, and our whole family experiences, ahead of scans is so much of a struggle. Take care of yourself, girl. You’re not alone.
Hi Meredith, so sorry darling you have to deal with the stress of cancer and scans. Thankfully scans show all is stable. Research is coming up all the time with new treatments so there is great hope I believe, that your cancer will eventually be cured. ...Your hair cut suits you so much, you look stunning. Keep doing what you are doing and living your best life. Your kids are lucky to have such a gorgeous mum. Love xxx❤❤❤❤❤🙏🤗❤️❤️❤️
You are so sweet. And you are absolutely right, there is so much progress being made in the world of cancer research. Thank you so much for your kindness and support 🩷🩷🩷
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I admire you. Life often times does not go the way we plan or expect it to. Focus on the day to day, your new job and family trips. Only designate an hour of the week or day to worry or be in your thoughts.
Thank you for the advice 🩷
Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. ❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thank you so much 🩷🩷🩷
For some reason this video popped up on my feed and I beieve it is the first one of yours I have watched. As someone who has been dealing with cancer since August 2020 I understand some of the things you have been going through. I just want you to know that I am praying for you. I had a good scan of one area this past January where I previously dealt with malignant cancer and now my next big scan is an MRI of my pancreas to make sure the pre-cancerous lesions discovered there about two years ago are still just pre! The heaviness I detected in your video is the same I feel hanging over my head. Even though I know cancer can come back at any time it sure would be nice to have an all clear but that has not happened yet and I have to face that it may never happen.
I’m so sorry you have to go through this Meredith. 😢 As you have said you are young and have young children. Life is unpredictable and often not fair. Your priorities are with your family and your real life. We understand that you can’t always update as soon as you’d want. Take the time you need. We are grateful for whatever and whenever you choose to share. You are always in my prayers where time is irrelevant. God is timeless and eternal. He is always present. I hope you had a lovely Easter celebration. 🙏💞 Wishing you peace and joy!
Thank you so much for your kind words and for your prayers 🩷🩷🩷
Hi Merideth …I’m sorry that you are disappointed in your news. I only have 8 immunotherapy treatments left for my melanoma but I was just diagnosed with breast cancer too and starting chemo on top of my immunotherapy…..my heart sunk and faith is tested. I’m not even 50….the breast cancer treatments r so cruel….God Bless…love your hair cut
I am so so sorry you are going through all that. Cancer sucks, and it definitely feels unfair. Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers 🩷🩷🩷🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
I’m so sorry, you don’t owe us any explanation. Cancer is so crazy how no change is a good thing and a bad thing at the same time.
Thank you 🩷 it really is such a rollercoaster!
You are such a sweet person. No apologies needed. Please don't say my cancer, don't claim it. You are in my prayers! 🙏❤️
My husband had stage 4 NHL 12 years ago. In remission since first treatments. He wouldn't and still doesn't claim that cancer. Instead he says "God can-answer". 🙏
Thank you 🩷
Meredith please just worry about yourself. No need to apologize. Take care of yourself.
Thank you 🩷
It's very hard and you are so strong.... I want following your journey..... You are so amazing... Amazing people
Thank you so much. Glad to have you here! 🩷
I'm so glad you feel good❤
Don’t apologize for how you feel. This is where you go to share. You are awesome and your husband and children are so Blessed to have you. Prayers for you and family.
Thank you so much 🩷
I will keep you in my prayers!
Thank you 🩷🩷🩷
I'm a new viewer and new subscriber. Your courage is amazing and inspirational. Thank you for sharing. Your feelings are so palpable. I will stay tuned and hope for the best.
So glad to have you here. Thank you so much 🩷🩷🩷
Hi Meredith, your video came along my feed and jumped out at me. I am wide awake trying to occupy my mind because it's the night before scan day for my husband. We are about 9 months into his diagnosis of melanoma stage 4 that has gone to his lungs and his brain. He is doing very well right now but every 3 months, it's like waiting for the diagnosis all over again. I can't say I know exactly what you are going through but I do hope for the best for you and your family.
I was in the emergency room this weekend. As I called friends and family, all I did was apologize to everyone. I hear you.
all your fears, feelings and concerns are SO legitimate. I totally understand. No need to say sorry.
Thank you 🩷
I have no idea why your video popped up on me but i always take it as a sogn that i need to watch it and there is a lesson in it for me. I woke up this am in a very pitty me mindset. My body is in alot of pain and i have some things going on that is causing me alot of stress. I am a cancer survivor as is my husband. Your video is a reminder to me that life could be worse and i need to snap out of my mood. First of all. You take the time you need to process. Anyone who thinks badly of u for not updating us sooner is bot someone who understands these emotions. 2. Even though you have good news, it doesnt mean that you still cant be frustrated or sad. Cancer is thing that is processed differently by all of us and its HARD. There are absalutely no wrong feelings. You are right to sit in your feelings and process. I send u all the love and positive energy i can.
Thank you so much for your kind words and for watching my video. Prayers for peace and healing for you 🩷 thank you for your encouragement and understanding!
Of course you wanted it to shrink! Of course you want remission! I’m so sorry you have to endure this. Cancer sucks so bad. My son was just diagnosed with a deadly cancer and I realistically can only hope for at least one good year, but I still secretly hope he will be one of the very few miracles. I am so angry at the unfairness. He’s such a brilliant person and so very loved by so many. You are right it affects others, but it’s part of the price we all pay for deeply loving other people. I wouldn’t want to live without experiencing this love I feel for my family even in spite of the pain and worry when they are sick or hurt.
No apology needed I’m Stage 3a NSCLC 72 years old. Most cancer patients understands what you’re saying. I was diagnosed June 24, 2022.
There is progress being made in melanoma with new drugs. You may not need scans that often in future. 🙏 prayers for your recovery.
It’s about living long enough for the next medication sometimes
You’re absolutely right. Thank you so much for your prayers and support 🩷
Please, Meredith, you never need to apologize to your viewing audience, or feel guilty about not vlogging updates immediately. We understand you need time to come to terms with results, and just dealing with the Beast while raising a family and day to day life. I’m sending up prayers that you remain stable. Enjoy your life and your family, and know you have so much love and support on your side. 💕💕💕
Dear Meredith; following your healing story does not mean we have to be informed about every step. You don't have to worry about us waiting and you having the "duty" to make a video. It is still your private life and entirely your decision whether, when and how much you want to reveal to the public. We look forward to hearing from you and are glad that everything has remained stable. It may still go away or there may be new treatments you can get soon. Research is in full swing. Do not worry! Everything is fine as it is right now. You'll get old and gray - for sure! 👵🥰🧡
Thank you so much for your kindness and understanding. I’m blown away by everyone’s kind comments that are saying just this. 🩷 means so much!
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Don't cry Meredith 😢 I'm here praying for you 🌷🌹. Don't forget God truly loves you, no matter the situation. "25 Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:" John 11 KJV.
Thank you for your prayers and for that reminder 🩷🩷🩷
Love you Meredith. ❤
Love you Bobby! Hope you’re doing well! 🩷
Praying for return of Complete Healing 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Thank you so much 🩷🙏🏻
I know exactly what you mean about scans every 3 months, I had my scan today and oncologist appt. tomorrow!!I am a nervous wreck! I am 73 and 1 year agothis Memorial day I found out I have a Thymic neuroendocrine tumor, after trying to surgically remove it! When they opened me up they found the tumor had grown into the sack of my lungs my Vegas nerve and my aorta he shaved off as much as he could, that is why I have stage 3, my surgery was 7 hours!! 3 months ago I had my pet scan, My cancer is stable, I never heard that term before!! Now I had a CT scan will find out tomorrow, at least I am old!! God bless you!!!
I had life threatening Asthma that every doctor said that saw me they never seen someone so bad. In 2008 I almost died twice in one week with 2 hospital visits, severely low white blood cell count... I was crawling to get to bathroom 20 ft from my bedroom, it took nearly month and half before I could go back to work and nearly month til I was strong enough to drive. Had numerous people have to rush me to ER cause I was having such a severe attack I couldn't breathe... I still have never met anyone that was as severe as I was. After 15 years I was so desperate I didn't want to live anymore cause It literally affected everything in my life including my relationships. People think it's simply you can't breathe... ha if only thats all it was... I went to leaders in the church on day I was very ill and they prayed over me and I walked out of there like I've never had asthma!!! Praising God!!! I had 4 decent years and then had to resign at my job 2022 in November from daily internal bleeding, Anemia, edema, extreme bloody viral rashes even as I'm typing this with deep wounds all over, and months of doctors saying I'm fine when I felt like I was in shock and dying every meal to find celiac disease, and celiac Artery Stenosis Disease that I'm waiting on surgery for because it's a crushed Artery over my aorta which explains knife like stomach cramping and full body spasms and extreme fatigue that I keep nodding off trying to type this...in God's timing I'll resurrect!!! I met someone while buying an item and guy sailing he's selling his house, cars and everything to go our of state and take care of his dying brother from tumor (think it was a brain tumor)
...I explained how God healed me suddenly of severe life threatening asthma and told him I'd be praying for his brother, as I jumped in my car I felt compelled to tell him let me know when God heals his brother and he said he would but was obviously he thought his brother wouldn't make it. Month later got a message stating doctors couldn't find any tumors and he thanked me for praying and said must of been the prayers!!!! Praising God!!!
So I heard your story on this video and want to encourage you to NEVER give up... believe God for full healing but surrender your health to God either way and like you already are doing seek to help others through the challenges and experience!!! Take Care.... im praying for you... you must feel alone... but don't let that slow you down! People know you are suffering I'm unique ways... God also sees it and you seeking Him will move mountains!!! Imagine if God does heal you suddenly how it'll impact your doctors and you TH-cam channel!!!❤
Don't ever apologize for your emotions or that you haven't caught up others. This is a choice you've made to share with us. If you decide to stop posting anything, that's your choice! You just work on you and your health and we will continue praying for your full recovery! In Jesus precious and mighty name! ❤️🙏🙌
Thank you for your kindness. And thank you for your prayers 🩷🩷🩷
I pray they can find a cure for this horrible disease soon. In the meantime, i'm hoping to continue being hopeful.
Sending best wishes. I have BC and I understand 💕
Thank you so much 🩷🙏🏻
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For You
Always & Forever
You don't owe anyone an apology.
Here in Canada there was big news about DCA which we can’t get here but it seems to help if you live in the US
I wanted it for my mom but I couldn’t get it shipped to Canada
Oh Meredith I love you so much!! Yes I have been thinking of you alot. As a cancer "survivor" myself I totally understand how you feel. "Remission" means No Evidence of Disease". In your case "stable" means its still there. How scary and frustrating for you. You probably feel like there is a time bomb lurking inside waiting to go off!! Here is an opposite perspective regarding scans. I carry the breast cancer gene which I was told means your chances of recurrence are HIGHER than the average population. Ok so that means I probably need more frequent scans! My oncologist looks at me and says "oh you worry too much" and refused to do any more scans after 5 years!!! (Yes I did find a different doctor who treats high risk patients and she totally agrees with me and monitors me yearly). But you know the fear never goes away ever!! So let's look at your situation from a different perspective: tell yourself "okay I know it could start growing again at any time but thank God they WANT to scan me often"! The fear will never go away. Another perspective: people die in car crashes daily but we have to put that fear out of our mind but we drive with more awareness, take all safety precautions and take Jesus with us!! Sending my love and hugs!
I was diagnosed with stage 3c 2 years ago. The day my dermatologist biopsied a strange little freckle on my arm lymph nodes on my collarbone blew up. Got those biopsied and within a couple months, removed. PET scan showed nothing else. Which was a surprise because my primary said collarbone lymphnode s being affected is typical with other major organ cancer. Only 3 of the 26 (? I think total removed) were cancerous. After much debate and consultation with other melanoma specialists, my oncologist decided i can not do immunotherapy. Because i have a ln atypical form of lupus, it could do more harm than good. I totally ferl you with the anxiety that comes every 3 months. I made it to a year. That was my benchmark. Oncologist said if i make it a year without reoccurrence, liklihood of return drops quite a bit. Nope. My CT scan showed enlarged nodes in my arm pit and on my chest. Had those removed. Therrrn 4 months of hell with a stubborn seroma and failing drains. I finally was drain free and a very stubborn cyst on my ovary that had been hanging out for over a year was suspect. I have PCOS and had pretty much blown it off, until i couldnt anymore. Luckily, it was not cancerous. My next round of scans is in June. I continue to defy expected "norms". My oncologist doesnt quite know what to expect with me. For now, im taking that as a positive. Right now, there is no plan except adress it as it comes. For the small chance immunotherapy would do what its supposed to do, we have to think risk. And right now the risk isnt worth the small chance. I truly wish you and every other person dealing with this beast called cancer (of any type) the best and pray big pharma will release cures. Because i know they exist. Theyve just kept them hidden.
Hey there, your scan results are great and I am happy for you. I am adage 3b halfway through my Keytruda treatments and my latest scan showed slight decrease in size. I am Vegan and I do special green juices and supplements and everything I eat is whole food. I know you were plant based when I first started watching you. Have you considered doing that and being solely plant based whole foods? I was just wondering...I am praying for you always and thank you for updating us❤
Good luck on the rest of your treatments! Prayers for good results from here on out! 🩷🙏🏻 and I’m not against going plant-based again in the future. But for now, I will stick to an omnivore diet because it feels like the right choice in this moment. But I am so grateful that the plant-based diet helped with my digestion during my treatments! That was such a blessing 🙌🏻
Meredith, I only just now came across this, im so sorry youre dealing with this horrible disease, the roller-coaster of emotions and everything your feeling is not something too many people even myself can fully understand. I want to give you Hope. I dont know what you or family believes, but I want you to know just how unfathomable Gods Love for you is. Im Not telling you this because I think youre not going to make it or anything of that sort but to help bring some peace and relief from your anxiety and guilt and the roller-coaster of emotions youre facing. Cancer is not a death sentence, I believe God has a mighty hand on you and stands ready to pull you through this time youre going through. His love for you surpasses all understanding and His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ is the picture proof of that love manifested. When our Faith is placed in Christ trusting Him alone to save us from our sins/transgressions through what He did at the Cross, His Burial, and Resurrection we are promised an eternal home in Heaven where imperfections and illnesses do not exist. He promises that every tear will be wiped away, and that you will leap with a Joy, Peace, and Love we cant comprehend. Jesus stands ready to recieve anyone who comes to Him and all who come to Him will not be cast out. He will carry you through this and give you the strength you need along the way. He never promised it would be easy, but He did promise to always be there for you. ❤ Salvation is God's Free Gift to Give Not our Reward to Earn. He loves you so much. ❤ youll definitely be in my thoughts and prayers Meredith.
God's healing upon you. You're so beautiful and I just subscribed. From South Africa
Thank you so much 🩷 glad to have you here!
You can only do the best you can with the situation you are in. Please allow yourself to let any guilt go and focus on doing the best you can to extend your life and enjoy the time with your family and friends. Because your future is uncertain please take this time to "smell the roses" but also remain optimistic about your future.
Yes you’re right; that’s good advice for sure. Thank you