Primary cancer now diagnosed as melanoma

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Hi All, I am new to the community. Having been on a non-specific pathway since the beginning of September a recent stomach biopsy revealed my type of cancer as melanoma, which I have in my lung, liver and spine too. The last part of the diagnostic jigsaw is the MRI on my head before treatment can begin in November. I feel like I’m flying a bit blind at the moment until I know what the plan is. Anyone got any suggestions as to what might lay ahead?

  • My husbands side effects seem to be mainly joint pain and tiredness which I believe is common x

  • Hello Leoni,

    The tiredness can be overwhelming. It makes it difficult to plan things, It’s can be hard to push through and get things done, even a blether with someone can leave me exhausted, now that’s something I never thought I’d sayLaughing

    I take Gabapentin for the joint pain, I had to ramp up the dose as the pain increased. I’m due immunotherapy on Monday and I find the tiredness increases towards the end of my 4 week cycle.

    Take care xx

  • Hi 

    Yes tiredness seems to be his hardest battle some days are good some not so good bless him.

    Wishing you the best for your next treatment. My husbands next is on Wednesday.

    take care x

  • Does anybody know if your braf mutation can change?