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Interferon Treatment Quest?

brittany12
brittany12 CSN Member Posts: 2
edited March 2014 in Skin Cancer #1
I am 24 and was recently diagnosed with Melanoma skin cancer on my chest. After 2 surgeries, I am now going to start the Interferon treatment. I know the main sympton is fatigue, but I want to know to what extent. Will I be able to work, drive, etc. I just don't know what to expect. Can anyone give me some help?
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  • AuthorUnknown
    AuthorUnknown CSN Member Posts: 1,537 Member
    #2
    Hello,

    You may want to consider contacting the American Cancer Society's National Cancer Information Center. Cancer Information Specialists are available 24 hours a day and may be able to assist you with your questions. They can be reached at 1-800-227-2345 or by clicking on the "Contact ACS" link at the top of the page.

    Take care and be well,

    Dana
    CSN Dana
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  • jpotter7
    jpotter7 CSN Member Posts: 2
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    My sister-in-law was diagnosed with stage 3 melanoma. Interferon is one of her options. They told her to expect flu like symptoms for about a week after she got the injections. How are you doing?
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