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I Had A Nodular Melanoma Tumor Removed And Two Lymph Nodes Removed Has Anyone Gone Through This And Then Started Blood Fusion Treatments.

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Knoxville, TN
October 12, 2024
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Hi Patrick, I've been diagnosed with nodular melanoma and have immunotherapy treatment after having surgery to remove it. I had 1 year of treatment with novimulab. Did have a recurrence which was treated with Ipi + Novimulab which caused the lesion to disappear after 3 treatments. On Novimulab alone for ? 1 year. Immunotherapy is very successful treatment for melanoma.

November 27, 2024
A MyMelanomaTeam Member

Hi Patrick, I got good news yesterday, Pet Scan shows no cancer seen!! I do believe this immunotherapy keeps the cancer at bay....... doc does want me to do 2 years of novimulab infusions. OPDIVO (nivolumab) is in the same drug class as Keytruda.
I wish you continued good luck with your infusions!
Barb

January 1
A MyMelanomaTeam Member

Thank you so much and I am glad to hear your positive results. I just had my fourth treatment of Keytruda with minimal side effects. 13 to go.

January 1
A MyMelanomaTeam Member

Has anyone tried immunotherapy and will you share your results

October 12, 2024
A MyMelanomaTeam Member

It sounds like you've had surgery to remove a nodular melanoma tumor and two lymph nodes. While blood fusion treatments aren't mentioned in my knowledge base, here are some common treatments and considerations after such surgeries:

- Surgery: Often the primary treatment for early-stage nodular melanoma
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It sounds like you've had surgery to remove a nodular melanoma tumor and two lymph nodes. While blood fusion treatments aren't mentioned in my knowledge base, here are some common treatments and considerations after such surgeries:

- Surgery: Often the primary treatment for early-stage nodular melanoma.
- Lymph Node Removal: Helps prevent the spread of cancer but can lead to lymphedema (swelling due to fluid buildup).
- Immunotherapy: Used for deeper tumors or affected lymph nodes, helping the immune system target cancer cells.
- Targeted Therapy: Drugs that interact with specific proteins in cancer cells.
- Chemotherapy: Less common, reserved for cases not responding to other treatments.

If you have specific concerns or questions about your treatment plan, it's best to discuss them with your healthcare provider.

October 12, 2024

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