I was diagnosed with Desmoplastic melanoma a few years ago. I had three surgeries and a year of immunotherapy- Prembo/Keytruda drug. Has anyone had long term side effects of this drug? What was your experience? Would be grateful if some could share.
Back in Feb 2024 I was diagnosed melanoma stage 1a. And after treatment I was discharged from dermatology after 1 year follow up. Throughout that time I was Compliant with the recommendations and advice from the CNS. When I was finally discharged from...
Hi everyone. I’ve read a few posts on here and it’s great to see how supportive everyone has been to each other. i went to my gp on the 20th April to look at a mole that was quite large, was 2 different colours raised and had become itchy. It was looked...
Hi there, I am taking a break from my Tvec treatment just now as it seems to have done really well with the melanoma spots on my lower leg. However, having had the treatment right up until one month ago, I am finding my leg where the treatment was delivered...
Hello Macmillian Cancer Support. I have just finished a year of immunotherapy being Nivolumab with minimal side affects of Hypothyroidism, Fatigue that I have coped with. But a few weeks ago I woke up with excruciating leg pains that affected my mobility...
Hello I've just finished my 9th pembro immunotherapy over a year duration for melanoma this weather is causing my skin to be more itchy than usual after pembro, I only have to step outside for a few minutes and it becomes red, blotchy and very itchy...
I’ve just been diagnosed with melanoma. I had two lesions removed about a month ago. I took a week off to recover from the procedure. I was surprised at what it took out of me. I’m a school teacher & my VP was very supportive. I managed to go back to...
Hi I’ve just been told that I’m going to be offered the above treatment for metastatic melanoma. I recently had a lymph node dissection and thankfully it hadn’t spread any further. Would like to hear from others who have been on this oathway thank ...
This may be a strange question is stage 3a braf melanoma no evidence of disease but on surveillance still classed as a serious health condition, I have looked in to it and says it is. Just asking as been called for jury service and have asked to be excused...
Morning All! Hope you all doing ok (ish)? Pre diagnosis I booked a holiday and am still very much living life and intend on going but I've found out that the existing travel insurance policy I have with the bank will not cover the diagnosis as it...
