Author: Cheryl Stratos
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Cool Facts
I am amazed at the changing landscape over the past seven years when it comes to melanoma treatment options. I am happy to report I am still NED after going off the Braf/MEK combo. I am working to help fund future research project and skin cancer awareness. Next month I will start working on a…
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It’s Truly a Happy New Year
It’s truly a Happy New Year! My band of “Guardian Angels” came through for me on January 2. Back in November, my PET Scan lit up – not a good thing. That hasn’t happened in 5 years…. Needless to say, this created some excitement in the Stratos household. As always, the timing was perfect! Just…
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Happy 4th of July – I am Drug FREE
HAPPY 4th OF JULY!!! Update on me…. I am officially Drug Free! As most of you know, I’m now 5 1/2 years into Targeted Therapy, first just the BRAF inhibitor, and then both the BRAF and MEK inhibitor. 5 & 1/2 years…..Recently I’ve been having eye problems. The diagnosis is Uveitiis. According to the…
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Insurance Commentary….
I’d like to know how many of you are having trouble with your insurance company paying for your treatments and/or medications. I have what we call here in the United States a “Cadillac” insurance policy by Blue Cross / Blue Shield. For the first 4 years of my illness (stage IV melanoma) I was treated…
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Team Fighting Melanoma
Celibrating National Melanoma Awareness Month! This May my friends joined me in the fight to stop melanaoma. The dollars raised went to develop melanoma research. I want to thank each and every one of you for helping me stand-up to melanoma. Our race raised nearly $100,000. And I have to say with a little help…
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Happy New Year, Everyone!
It’s 2015, and its a “new dawn” for all things to come! I want you all to know I’m thankful for so many things….. Having another healthy year, filled with new adventures…. My husband, Mike, and my son, Sergei always by my side – they make me laugh out loud….. My amazing horse, Yildren. He…
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Five years ago today I was diagnosed with Stage IV Melanoma cancer and given 6 months to live. I am thankful for every day I have been given, an amazing husband, Michael Stratos who would not give up, his positive energy kept me alive to fight another day, my supportive family and friends who hung…
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Five years ago today I was diagnosed with Stage IV Melanoma cancer and given 6 months to live. I am thankful for every day I have been given, an amazing husband, Michael Stratos who would not give up, his positive energy kept me alive to fight another day, my supportive family and friends who hung…