Year: 2026

Metastatic melanoma

The last year has been a whirlwind for me. I was informed that I was going blind. I attended the blind rehab center in Tucson. When I came back I spent time in the ER only to find out I had metastatic melanoma to my lungs. Four doctors had reviewed my current cat scan. All agreed. The fourth doctor was a pulmonary interventionist . He informed me that I likely had a metastatic melanoma to the lung and liver. I might also have a second cancer and interstitial pneumonia. I am a nurse so understand the gravity  of my situation. It is amazing that I spent a month in blind rehab with a busy schedule and lung cancer. I am so glad I went. How do I feel about all this? Of course, I am scared shitless. I was a nurse in the open heart ICU. I am used to working under pressure. It is the same thing. This time it is me. I was diagnosed and treated with melanoma three years ago. I have …