The immunostains showed tumor cells positive for S100, HMB45 and MelanA.
During the first cleanup treatment after the operation, I noticed the sign on the wall: 'Trust in the Lord' which had given me instant peace.
So during the next visit, when the diagnosis was confirmed, I asked if we could pray together. The face of the specialist lit up. 'Are you Christian? Then I will call my assistant and together with your wife and son we will pray.' It was so comforting, so real, so stabilizing.
Once I got home, I called all my brothers and sisters and friends. I explained the news and listened to their first reactions which were difficult. But after telling them my trust and confidence that I would overcome this I sensed a certain relief.
The combination of my positive mind, strong will, strong and young body (56 yrs :-) would drive me in my fight and recovery. All that with the love of a caring family and friends would be more than enough to overcome whatever would be placed on our path.
As a family we decided : Live in the now, and don't think about the future. Enjoy being together, hug and no short temper when things don't go as expected.
We were lucky that our son was with us on study break during this period. Timing could not have been better, as he supported my wife a lot while I was sleeping and recovering. I love you.
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