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What Are The Long Term Effects Of Targeted Radiation - Like On An Arm
I just got done with radiation therapy-5 treatments on the inside of my right arm
Prayers for a quick recovery from treatment
Has Anyone Had Their Melanoma Spread Into The Brain? If So, What Options Were Given For Treatment If Any?
Sadly it did not. I carry on and raise awareness in his memory. He was 24
After Tumor Radiated In Lung, Is It Normal To Continue To Cough Up Black?
Stg iv 4, rt. Lung and rt post.thigh mass.
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
What Is The Standard Treatment For Stage IV Melanoma And What Is The Length Of Time Treated?
I was diagnosed with stage IIB nodular melanoma with a mitotic rate > 20 in 2020 primary lesion was on my back. I had WLE with SLNB which was clear, CT CAP, MRI Brain and PET scan at that time were negative. I was told by my Oncologist at the time that treatment was not approved for stage IIB other than regular scans and close surveillance. fast forward to July 2022 I developed neurological symptoms while on vacation in Costa Rica. Upon arrival back home I went to ER and was diagnosed with brain… read more
see answer to dawn 4 above from an experienced stage 4 guy
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.
Have a good day
Hey, Just Finished My First Round Of Ipi/nivo. Noticed Swelling On My Left Side Only Around My Waist And Foot. Anyone Experience This?
This is the same side as my axillary lymph node tumor.
Hi David
I did develop arthritis in my ankles after taking Ipi/Nivo. This is a possible side effect of immunotherapy. The combination of 2 immunotherapy drugs increases the risk of this happening.… read more
Who Has Or Is Doing Immunotherapy With Ipi/nivo (OPDIVO/yervoy)? What Has Been Your Experience?
Oh, i am supposed to start that -- glad to know
Kaytruda Infusions Are Making Me Loose My Hair...is Anyone Else Experiencing This Side Effect? I Need A Hat Or Wig It's So Bad....
Anyone Have Experience With Whole Brain Radiation (WBRT)? Side Effect Of Cognitive Decline - How Much/bad? Nausea?
Whole brain radiation treatment (WBRT) is used to treat multiple brain metastases or tumors that are too small to see on imaging tests. Side effects can vary, but common ones include:
- Cognitive… read more
Jim Is Having 3rd Keytruda Friday. On The 28th He Is Having A MRI Of His Brain. Will This Find Any Metastasis?
Immunotherapy is always the best of tools providing the body responds well to the treatments
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