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I Know You Talk About BRAF Mutation In Cancer. I Myself Do Not Have A BRAF Mutation. So Is Immunotherapy My Only Option?
If you do not have a BRAF mutation, immunotherapy is one of the treatment options available for melanoma. Here are some immunotherapy options:
- Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs): Examples include… read more
I Eat Whatever I Want But Appetite Is Poor. I Try To Keep My Potassium Up Which I Have A Problem With
I cut out sugar from my diet a year and a half ago. Before my diagnosis. Lost 40 pounds and feel so much better. I am convinced that prepared me to go through immunotherapy with no side effects… read more
Maybe The Melanoma Team, Can Give Us Advice For Suppmental Vitamins..
If you're considering adding supplements to your diet while dealing with advanced melanoma, it's crucial to consult your doctor first. Here are some key points to keep in mind:
- Consult Your Doctor… read more
Has Anyone Else Developed Inflammatory Arthritis As Side Effect Of Immunology Treatment?
3 treatments combination ipi/nivo. Trying steroids now ? dmards?
Update: Went on steroids (high dose) with some improvement in swelling/pain but not enough. I am now taking Methotrexate for Arthritis and reducing Steroid dosage. After only a few weeks, I am… read more
I Was Diagnosed With Cirrhosis Of The Liver Last Year ...and This Year Melanoma...My GI Doctor Said I'm At High Risk For Cancer .
I'm sorry to hear about your diagnoses. While cirrhosis of the liver and melanoma are serious conditions, it's important to follow your doctor's advice and stay informed about your health. Here are… read more
Heh Gang...its Very Important That U State What Drugs U Are On.
ipi is a different drug from opvido...both are immo drugs
ipi has tons of side effects...some that show up after u discontinue their use....ipi sent me to the hospital and likely gonna send me back in september after last taken over a year ago
opvido, of which i have taken for 3 years has little to none side effects. at least for me. i originally took opvido only for a year without s single side effect...well except that the melanomas reoccurred in the same axial LN region
keytruda , i know… read more
Hi Barb, I am on nivolumab and I have an autoimmune disorder (Lupus). I am doing infusion bi-weekly rather than the full dose every 28 days. Maybe that’s an option for yo?
I Will Be Starting SBRT Radiation Very Soon. Has Anyone Else Had This? Anything I Should Know? Results?
Stage 4 metastatic melanoma in back and hip.
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If Skin Grafts Are Needed Following A Wide Excision, Where Does The Graft Come From?
I had facial melanoma. They did a flap, pulling skin up to my cheek. So I guess I got a half face lift. A flap has a higher success rate and blood vessels are maintained
So My Husband Had A Tumor Taken Out Of His Arm. 4 Weeks Later Another Melanoma Popped Up. Doctor Said Stage 4??? How???
Hi Helen
After having treatment for melanoma diagnosed as Stage 3, I developed another Melanoma about a year later and am going through another set of treatments. As for the short time (4 weeks),… read more
Are There Any Food Restrictions For MM Patients ?
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