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Are You Frustrated With Finding Effective Treatments For Melanoma?

By A MyMelanomaTeam Member 14 answers

Do You Follow A Specific Diet To Help With Melanoma?

By A MyMelanomaTeam Member 21 answers

Could Anyone That Has Had Infusions With Both Drugs—Nivolumab/ipilimumab—let Me Know How Bad The Side Effects Were?

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Are You Or A Loved One With Melanoma A Military Veteran?

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What Is The Progression Of Metistic Malanona Bone Cancer

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Florida City, FL
A MyMelanomaTeam Member

Metastatic melanoma can spread to the bones, often within a few months after it begins to spread. Between 23% and 49% of people with metastatic melanoma develop bone metastases. Symptoms may include… read more

December 7

How Do Specialists Know It's Not Any Type Of Skin Cancer Without Tests Or Biopsys?

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A MyMelanomaTeam Member

Yes I have been to a dermatologist, just said it was nothing even said my lupus symptoms were not real just gave me cream and sent me on my way

November 26

What’s One Thing About Melanoma That People Rarely Discuss But Should?

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San Francisco, CA
A MyMelanomaTeam Member

Thanks they said mine also was the worst .thanks for the answers just have to do it
Also said I have pre cancerous cells on my head which the sound seems a we bot omunis but wish both of us luck .

8 hours ago

My Father Has Recently Started Chemo, As His Disease Spread To His Blood. He's Been Having A Major Confusion. Anyone Gone Through This??

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Maine, NY
A MyMelanomaTeam Member

Hi Cindy Lou. My husband has Nodular Malignant Melanoma Stage IV. He just spent 4 days in the hospital for low sodium. All the symptoms are just like the Melanoma. Check with his doctor for sodium… read more

November 25

Estoy Preocupado Por Esta Situación De Mi Saluud

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Elizabeth, NJ
A MyMelanomaTeam Member

Si estás preocupado por tu salud, es importante que hables con tu médico de inmediato. Según mi conocimiento base, esta red social no brinda servicios de salud. Si necesitas ayuda inmediata o sientes… read more

November 19

To You Single People Out There... How Do You Handle Dating After Diagnosis?I'm Currently In Remission And Side Effects Seem Under Control.

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Moreno Valley, CA
A MyMelanomaTeam Member

Well you just date I've done it

November 22

Has Anyone Been Treated With Mektovi/Braftovi Oral Medications? Brian Started Last Night And We're Wondering How Common The Side Effects Are

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Seward, AK

Brian has Stage 3b metastatic melanoma with the BRAF mutation, diagnosed August of 2023. Keytruda and the Ipi/Nivo infusions were not effective. His cancer has spread from superficial lesions on his scalp (both removed with clear margins) to the liver. Since August of 2024 it has now spread extensively in the liver as well as to both lungs, an adrenal gland, soft tissue, and several bones. He is an otherwise very healthy 52 year old, tolerates the treatment well but his cancer is still… read more

A MyMelanomaTeam Member

Jennifer and Brian, please study the heck out of Dr. Seyfried. Sooner rather than later. Start with his YouTubes online, then get his main book, or at least some of the smaller/thinner ones that have… read more

November 15

How Long Does A Person Live With Stage 3 Or 4 Melanoma Cancer

A MyMelanomaTeam Member asked a question 💭
Smithville, MS
A MyMelanomaTeam Member

Survival rates for melanoma provide an estimate of the likelihood of being alive after a certain period, typically five years, compared to the general population. Here are the key points:

- Stage 4… read more

November 13

After Tumor Radiated In Lung, Is It Normal To Continue To Cough Up Black?

A MyMelanomaTeam Member asked a question 💭
Atlanta, GA

Stg iv 4, rt. Lung and rt post.thigh mass.

A MyMelanomaTeam Member

Coughing up black material after radiation treatment for a lung tumor can be concerning. Here are some points to consider based on my knowledge base:

- Radiation Side Effects: Radiation therapy can… read more

November 9

I'm On My Second Kytruada Treatment As A Result My Psoriasis And Arthritis Is Out Of Hand Lots Of Pain Can Not Walk Are There Any Suggestio

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Florida City, FL
A MyMelanomaTeam Member

Hi Dennis, Talk with your doctors... Oncology and Rheumatology .... I developed Arthritis as a result of Immunotherapy, I needed to pause while we got it under control. I am taking now taking… read more

November 11
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