2009
September 15 Dermatologist removes “unconcerning mole” from my back
September 17 Diagnosed with Malignant Melanoma
October 2 Wide excision of mole area and sentinel lymph node removal in left and right groin
October 21 Removal of all lymph nodes from left groin
December 16 Port install and first high dose interferon treatment
2010
January 12 Finish high dose interferon treatment
January 19 Begin lower dose self injections
June 18 Port removal (horrible experience!)
June 30, 2010 Danny begins new job
August 9, 2010 Joey begins kindergarten
December 24, 2010 Last dose of Interferon
December 30, 2010 CT/MRI
January 7, 2011 Appointment with Dr. Cranmar, told a tumor was found on CT
January 21, 2011 Surgery to remove tumor
February 3 Clean CT scans
March 14, 2011 Begin DERMA trial
June 3, 2011 Clear CT scan
June 16, 2011 See Warneke about concerns of lumps on surgery scar
July 6 Surgery to remove tumors
August 8 Joey begins first grade, Abby begins kindergarten
August 26, 2009 Clear Scan
September 12, 2011 Derm appointment finds recurrence of lumps under scar
September 26, 2011 Surgery to remove tumors