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Are You Frustrated With Finding Effective Treatments For Melanoma?

By A MyMelanomaTeam Member 14 answers

Has Anyone Had Their Melanoma Spread Into The Brain? If So, What Options Were Given For Treatment If Any?

By A MyMelanomaTeam Member 14 answers

My Margins Were Clean After Excision Of A Large Melanoma 2 Months Ago. What Is My Risk Of Recurrent Cancer Or Metastasis?

By A MyMelanomaTeam Member 6 answers

Who Has Or Is Doing Immunotherapy With Ipi/nivo (OPDIVO/yervoy)? What Has Been Your Experience?

By A MyMelanomaTeam Member 22 answers
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Has Anyone Had Immunotherapy, 1st Treatment Had A UTI, Then Went Septic 5hours Later?

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Cleveland, AL
A MyMelanomaTeam Member

I had very slight swelling in both legs I had four dual infusions of Opdivo and Yervoy, once every three weeks, then Opdivo monthly after those four infusions.

June 15

Has Anyone Had Their Melanoma Spread Into The Brain? If So, What Options Were Given For Treatment If Any?

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Chester, VA
A MyMelanomaTeam Member

Sadly it did not. I carry on and raise awareness in his memory. He was 24

September 30

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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Elverson, PA
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.

May 18

May Is Mental Health Awareness Month. Any Advice For Someone Newly Diagnosed With Melanoma?

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San Francisco, CA
A MyMelanomaTeam Member

Very well said!!!

June 6

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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Kingman, AZ

Does Elevating Heart Rate >102 During Exercise Damage Or Strengthen A CAD Heart Of A 78 Year Old Male.

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Port St Lucie, FL
A MyMelanomaTeam Member

Sorry wrong group

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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Davie, FL
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

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.

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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Niceville, FL
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

April 11

I Am Really Scared And Sick About My Mom Please Any Tips Would Be Greatly Appreciated?

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Palm Desert, CA

Yesterday 04/08/2024 my mother who is pretty healthy at 78 years old was diagnosed with stage 4 melanoma. They said it's 2.2 mm into the dermis. I cannot grasp with this happening and been so sick and trying to be strong for her but I feel like I've been the one diagnosed. We are waiting on insurance approval to send her for surgery and see if it's spread. Thank you for letting me vent as I have been so sick.

A MyMelanomaTeam Member

Hi Frederick you are such a doll and thank you 4 responding. It feels good to know we're not alone and I hope everything works out well 4 you. Healing fairy dust your way!

April 10
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