Hi I have stage 3a superficial spreading melanoma which I was receiving dabrafenib and trametinib but only done 4months as been put on hold because of side effects and was diagnosed with papillary carcinoma thyroid cancer. I can go back on them once thyroid treatment sorted waiting to see if I need iodine treatment. I have been told its at a low risks of coming back but it is braf. Not sure weather its worth going back on tablets as only a small benefit. Is anyone else on he at stage 3a braf melanoma without treatment.
Hi Miss mole
I can certainly sympathise with having to deal with 2 cancer diagnoses having had a breast cancer diagnosis after my melanoma diagnosis. However in my case, I had already finished treatment for melanoma so not in the same position as you.
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