Hi
I may be going on this drug for melanoma I have had the tumour removed and the extra clear cells etc done can't remember what's its called I am stage 2 all is clear.
I am seeing a consultant on Tuesday to see about the above immunotherapy.
The side effects are scarring me as it's can attack your joints and I have arthritis struggling enough as it is and on methotrexate also my kidneys as I ckd.
Is anybody else on thus drug and how much how long have you been on it.
I have stated I rather go every three months for a scan etc instead.
Peoples thoughts please many thanks
Ii
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