Interferon is a very good drug for someone in my situation. It improves stage 3 melanoma 5-year survival rates significantly (by 10-12 percent from my reading), and frankly, the side f/x could be even worse than what I have encountered. But it's gotten harder as I've gone through these past 11 months of adjuvant therapy, and with one month to go, I'm seeing why some patients decide they've had enough at these later stages.
Depression and the recurring flu-like symptoms still knock me flat, repeatedly. I feel bad -- often. And in the midst of this, I'm struggling with my faith.
I thank God for all of this, though, as a reminder of what my life would be like without Him. I find the Spirit's comfort to be a balm to me in the midst of trouble. I cling to the cross now, feeling weakened and worthless, doubtful and frail. God is good.
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