Melanoma and the City
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Erin May, a 30 something year old Midwest gal who has settled in Jersey City. Melanoma Survivor, frequent traveler, and lover of craft beer and her crazy pups.
Melanoma and the City
3y ago
5 years ago I was at Memorial Sloan Kettering having a lung biopsy to see is cancer (melanoma) had spread to my lungs. I'd wake up several hours later (minus 2 small wedges of my left lung) to be told it was in fact cancer.
Statistics would say I'd have a 10% chance of still being here today. I was fortunate to get on a clinical trial of Merck's keytruda. I've gone almost 3 years with stable results. Nothing new or nothing growing!
Protect the skin you're in! Remember to see your dermatologist annually! Wear your sunscreen & stay out of t ..read more
Melanoma and the City
5y ago
Hello folks! So some know, others don’t, but lots of changes going on here these days! I decided after 9 years to pack up in NYC area and move south! Stay tuned as the adventure begins. I know what you’re all thinking, how can a melanoma survivor pick to live at the beach? Well, it’s all about sun safety. Ok, 9 years ago when I was diagnosed, I was terrified of being exposed. But over time, we heal and we learn to adapt!
I will miss the hustle and bustle of NYC area, but I’m super excited to start more outdoor exploring again. And hey, being a block off the beach isn’t a bad place to be ..read more