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Celebration

The surgeon becomes the patient. Celebrating the 5 year cancer free milestone. #surgeonblog #beatmelanoma #beatcancer

Life and Test Results

I was diagnosed with malignant melanoma under my thumbnail on July 21, 2021. For those of you who have been tracking my cancer journey, you know that I am a surgeon. I then became a patient and began documenting my journey in this blog. After undergoing surgery, I completed a yearlong treatment plan of chemoimmunotherapy…

Overcoming Melanoma: A Survivor’s Story

The author, a surgeon diagnosed with malignant melanoma in 2021, shares his journey from patient to survivor. After surgery and a year of treatment, he recounts participating in a community event, Sherry’s Run, to raise cancer awareness. Facing “scanxiety” before upcoming tests, he emphasizes faith and gratitude as key elements of coping and healing.

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