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How To Deal With Dry Mouth - Suggestions As To What To Eat
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A MyMelanomaTeam Member

Hi Sandy, I developed very dry mouth from the immunotherapy. My doctor prescribed Cevimeline and its works very well. There is also a Biotene mouthwash for dry mouth (over the counter), not as good… read more

posted 18 hours ago
Has Anyone Had Immunotherapy, 1st Treatment Had A UTI, Then Went Septic 5hours Later?
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Has Anyone Had Their Melanoma Spread Into The Brain? If So, What Options Were Given For Treatment If Any?
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OMG Jim. I am so sorry to hear. Hang in there, Jim. You were my first friend here. I really want you to get better, man.

posted 1 day ago
My Margins Were Clean After Excision Of A Large Melanoma 2 Months Ago. What Is My Risk Of Recurrent Cancer Or Metastasis?
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A MyMelanomaTeam Member

Oh Carolyn, I am so hoping this is a new and much better chapter for you. You’ve worked so hard. I just have to say. Thinking of you.

posted 2 days ago
May Is Mental Health Awareness Month. Any Advice For Someone Newly Diagnosed With Melanoma?
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A MyMelanomaTeam Member

Have confidence in your medical team. If you do not, find someone else. It has not been quite a year since my diagnosis...as a Nam Vet I am in the care of the VA...and the Kansas City VA and the… read more

posted 17 hours ago
My Back Pain Is Intense. Now My Dr Is Saying If This Is Related To Multiple Myeloma It May Mean Radiation. Also What Is An M Spike?
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Does Elevating Heart Rate >102 During Exercise Damage Or Strengthen A CAD Heart Of A 78 Year Old Male.
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Sorry wrong group

posted April 27
My Question Is What Percentage Of People Show No Signs Of Melanoma On Their Skin Or Outside Of Their Body But Have It Internal?
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A MyMelanomaTeam Member

My initial diagnosis was due to an external tumor (a mole had begun growing over the course of a year before I acted) but ALL 12+ subsequent tumors (including in lung, pancreas, liver, kidney… read more

posted April 30
Anybody Acquire Shingles During Their Cancer? All I Need. I Just Did & I Have Had Shingles Vaccines.
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A MyMelanomaTeam Member

The new one works. The old one didnt.

posted April 17
Did Anyone Else Ever Get Symptoms Of Bone Aches 2 Years Into Treatment? I Can’t Tell If My Hips Hurt From Arthritis Or From The Cancer.
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A MyMelanomaTeam Member

It's not uncommon for some melanoma treatments to cause joint and muscle pain, which can affect areas like your hips. This discomfort can arise during treatment or even months to years after treatment… read more

posted April 11
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