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lost voice with Metastatic malignant melanoma
My wife is 54, and was dignosed in May 2010 with stage 3 Melanoma. We took every avaible action to control, kill or maintain the growth. A wide incesion for removal, decection to remove liyth nopes, We found a clinical trail in New Orleans using a Vacine and intertheron, My wife traveled with her Sister from Maryland to…
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Another Birthday!
I've just hit my third birthday cancer free. Just last fall I had a strange weakness and slight numbness in my left arm. After seeing the doctor, thinking I would get a referral to an orthopod or PT for a pinched nerve, once the exam was over he said "Your symptoms are classic of melanoma that has spread to the brain." I…
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Squamous Cell
Hi, I'm new here. I had a squamous cell turmor removed from my calf over 10 weeks ago. The borders were clear, so I'm supposedly set to go. Unfortunately, the incision site will not heal. Has anyone else had this problem? I've been going back to the surgeon every 2 weeks. He doesn't seem concerned. He might not be, but I…
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Protocol for visitors, trips, crowds on Temodar?
My dad (stage 4 melanoma w/ mets to brain, lungs, and spleen) has finished the first week of 3 cycle for his Temodar. He has had no ill effects, which has been nice. The anti nausea meds do not seem to be very necessary, but we are using them 30 minutes before he takes the Temodar at bedtime to help him sleep though any…
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Please help
My mother had vaginal melanoma four years ago. She had a surgery and took Interferon for a year. She did a pet ct scan a week ago and it showed a mesenteric nodule measures 1.2 cm in the left side of the abdomen. What are the treatment options for her. Please help. Thank you.
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Squamous Cell
Hi all. I had a biopsy on my chest for a spot that I had that wouldn't go away for about 5 weeks-I actually thought it was a zit. I went to my derm, thinking I would get some acne cream for it. They wanted to do a biopsy which came back squamous cell. They had me come in for removal. They opted to do a further scaping of…
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WBR through, next is Temodar pill to treat lung, ab and brain mets
Dad had his first appointment with the melanoma expert/ medical oncologist yesterday after his last of 15 whole brain radiation sessions. They doctors seem happy with his radiation so far - he is walking (assisted by walker but not always needed) and has not had nearly as many short term memory problems in the past 3…
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Yervoy
My daughter goes to talk to a dr about this treatment tomorrow. Ive read that it can prolong her life for up to 10 mos. and there is a 15%-20% chance it could kill her. Her liver is already compromised due to the cancer in it. and it says it can cause your liver to shut down. Also im concerned with quality of life. Is…
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Metastatic malignant melanoma
Metastatic malignant melanoma is what I have. I've put info about it on my page I guess you can click and go to it? I'm just hoping to find others who can share their experiences with me. And I can share with you. Maybe help one another?
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38yo Husband Just Diagnosed with (probably) Stage IV Melanoma... PLEASE HELP
My husband got the phone call from the dermatologist this morning... the area that was biopsied from his belly/side is melanoma. "Leaning more toward Stage IV", the dermatologist said. My husband is a hypochondriac. He blows things way out of proportion. So I called the derm office myself to find out exactly what they…