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Stage 4 Treatment After Opvido...any One Experienced

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DFW Airport, TX
A MyMelanomaTeam Member

For stage 4 melanoma, treatment options often include a combination of surgery and systemic therapy. Here are some key points:

- Immunotherapy: Doctors typically prefer immunotherapy first because it… read more

Has Anyone Taking The Immunotherapy Drug, Opdualag, Have Or Had Extreme Pruritus Including Burning, Itching, Stinging?

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Nebraska City, NE

I have stage 4 melanoma which has metastasized. Have dealt with this since 2015 with some years after Keytruda of doing well but Opdualag and melanoma dealing a challenge.

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Yes, pruritus, which includes symptoms like itching, is a common side effect of the immunotherapy drug Opdualag (Nivolumab and Relatlimab-Rmbw). This medication can cause various skin-related issues… read more

Has Anyone Had Immunotherapy For Treating Melanoma?

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Ocala, FL
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see above answers

My Husband Has Malignant Melanoma Stage IV. Suddenly He Is Extremely Tired, And Unsteady On His Feet. He Has Lost Over 10 Lbs In A Month.

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Manitowoc, WI

He sleeps alot and lost his appetite. He is 81 yrs old Does it sound like he is entering the final days of his life? Dr stopped Keytruda and is starting a new one. Dr has ordered lots of new blood work and an echo of his heart. Should I prepare myself for his end?

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Thank you for sharing your son. Very nice

Does Anyone Have Experience With Braftovi And Mektovi After Opdualag?

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Union, KY

My husband (71) was diagnosed in stage IV about a year ago with all lymph nodes from neck to groin as cancerous plus brain mets. He took 9 immunotherapy treatments and then 5 SRS sessions. His doctor has now stopped the immunotherapy and started him on Braftovi and Mektovi. We’re trying to understand what this means for his cancer journey. His last PET scan showed the tumors shrinking slightly in some area but also growing slightly in other areas. How likely is it that the targeted therapy will… read more

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I'm sorry to hear about your husband's diagnosis. Here's some information based on my knowledge base:

Braftovi (Encorafenib) and Mektovi (Binimetinib)
- Braftovi is a kinase inhibitor that targets… read more