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Skin Cancer

Archives for March 2010

My sister
My sister has stage iv melanoma that started with a mole on her ankle. The cells got in the blood stream and now has spread to other parts. She will be entering a trial. I think it is with PLX4032, don't really understand all this and would appreciate any info. Have never delt with a loved one with cancer before, so what's…
Lump and pain
The other night I noticed my forearm felt "wierd" where I had my melanoma removed 10 years ago, there was a visable lump about 2-3" long, felt like a knot under the skin the entire area and it hurt to rub my finger over the area, has anyone ever had this? The pain, bump and knot lasted a few days and is gone now. I know…
Need Information
My name is Dawn and I am a 20 year old female in my first year of college. I have been noticing for the past several months a mole like bump in the bend of my right leg. The main thing that has me worried about this bump is that it seems to be darkening over time. It is not very dark at this moment, probably only a light…
Stage IV Melanoma Survivor
My husband was diagnosed in Aug.2006.He is now in stable condition.I cannot give enough praise for the wonderful support of prayers that were sent up by friends and family.Also the outstanding care he has and is still receiving at the Hillman Cancer Ctr.in Pittsburgh,Pa.He lost a kidney due to a cancerous tumor.A biospy…
Positive Action...
I am coming up on my Two Year Birthday as I have come to grips with cancer being a part of my life, and not defining my life. Lately I've been frustrated about what I can do to make an impact, so I decided to DO something about it within my own scope of influence. Honestly, I didn't know about the Relay for Life that the…
Hydrogen Peroxide
Testimoies
Is it hormone related ?
I had history of myomectomy and left ovarian cystectomy and result was benign lesions, two tumors were about 10-11 cm, total there were 7 tumors, the one in my left ovarian was about 3 cm. I lost weight about 20 lbs. Until I was found melanoma had spread to other parts of the body including my right breast, intially the…
Sarcoidosis and Melanoma
Sarcoidosis is auto-immune disease, it is not cancer. It can affect any part of your body, mine is in my lungs. It was discovered during the time I was diagnosed with Stage lll melanoma, from a Pet Scan. Most people that have this, don't know it until they have testing for something else. Which was what happened to me.…
Third surgery for squamous cell cancer advice anyone?
Hello, I just went though my third major surgery for squamous cell skin cancer. I have not even been back to get my stitches out. My glands in my neck, underarm are swollen. I am already on antibiotics for prevention of infection. Now I am worried, my throat is sore, my ear has pain (one sided) and my eye has a lot of…
Conditions caused by Interleukin 2 treatment.
In response to my post from 3/4/10-Stumbled across a condition, "Arthralgias" which can be caused by treatments for cancer. In our case, "IL2" is the treatment which son, Jason received. He is advanced stage 3 metastatic melanoma-diagnosed Nov 2007. Jason stopped IL2 after 2 wks this past Jan. He has suffered terribly with…
Interluekin-2 experiences?
We're researching IL-2 therapy for stage IV. I'd appreciate any info. Thanks.
Numerous cutaneous & sub-cutaneous tumors in limb
Does anyone here have experience with this? If so please go to the bulletin board at melanoma.org. There is a couple there battling 100 tumors in one limb, looking for help.
H202 Hydrogen Peroxide
If you love the sunshine AND exposed to UV rays for a long period you will have skin cancer or a melonoma as I had. When you go to your dermatologist you will see mostly seniors there for treatment. Ask him (Dr) or her if they have ever had a sunburn and they will say yep, ask them if they use a sunscreen and the one I…
H202 Hydrogen Peroxide
If you love the sunshine AND exposed to UV rays for a long period you will have skin cancer or a melonoma as I had. When you go to your dermatologist you will see mostly seniors there for treatment. Ask him (Dr) or her if they have ever had a sunburn and they will say yep, ask them if they use a sunscreen and the one I…
IL2 long term side effect-muscle/joint pain
Please advise-Anyone experienced or familiar with long term side effect (muscle/joint pain) from "IL2" treatment? My son, Jason had 2 weeks or 19 bags total IL2-dismissed from hospital 1-30-10. He's still in severe pain all over. Pain seemed to subside about a week ago but, now feeling worse again. Is this normal? When…
newly diagnosed: help with clinical trial info please?
My husband was recently (last week) diagnosed with Stage III. I'm a bit overwhelmed by clinical trial web searching. We are interested in the PLX 4032. Could anyone help guide me through? Thanks, Mary
new, melanoma, help
I have metastic melanoma on lung, liver, rectal, bone and limbs. Could anyone tell me some other options of chemo if no benefit otained from standard DTIC.

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