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My dear Dad has been battling metastatic Melanoma for nearly 5 years now. At 84 and male he is a member of a very small group of longer term survivors. During his battle he has survived deadly infections, sepsis, organ failure, pneumonia, a failed skin graft, and two minor brain bleeds so the list is long. He recently has been advised of progression, no surprise there, but to skeletal muscles. This is again really really rare. Its a unique opportunity for researchers to learn more about this hideous, sneaky cancer. Given his age and history they were very reluctant to request his participation in any further trials or further testing - its onerous and fraught with unknown complications. Not to worry, Dad just offers himself up. He says it’s a privilege not a burden to help advance science - too late for him, no magic cure or “stay” happening for him, but for the others behind him it might make a difference.
Very proud of my Dad and likewise very proud of my daughter whose career will be in Medical research.
Very proud of my Dad and likewise very proud of my daughter whose career will be in Medical research.