Holly Gannoe
Alexandria, Virginia

During the week, I work as Graphic Designer for the National Defense University in Washington, D.C. Outside of work, I am an age-group triathlete and I love doing long distance Bike Tours. I have been involved in Charity Rides (AIDS Rides), Bike Virginia events and one Tour of the French Alps to tackle Col de Glandon and watch the 2004 Tour de France. I am an avid reader and proud momma to two Bengal Cats. I am in a long term relationship with no kids (unless you count the cats!). I have two mottos - "Life is Good" and "Live STRONG!"

Cancer Overview:

General Cancer Type: Melanoma

Specific Cancer Type: Nodular Melanoma with Micromets to Lymph Node

Treatment Summary:
Diagnosed with Stage IIIA Melanoma - Original site was 1.35mm, Clarks Level IV, non-ulcerated nodular Melanoma. I had a wide excission and sentinal node biopsy in the left auxilary that came back positive for micromets.

Followed that surgery with a radical lymph disecion of left axillary, all nodes came back negative for additional melanoma.

Started Adjuvant Therapy with Interferon Alpha 2B. 4 weeks of high dose infusion (5x a week) at 40 MIU followed by 48 weeks of subqutanious shots (5 MIU) - 3x per week.

I am currently finishing up my last 5 weeks of treatment. (April 2006)

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