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Hi, As a newbie to the world of Melanoma, I have seen all sorts of names of immunotherapy and targeted treatment mentioned for stage 3 and 4 patients. Am I correct in thinking that if you are BRAFF positive you can have both targeted and immunotherapy...
Hi I am currently having combined immunotherapy for stage 4 melanoma. One of the side effects I’m having is an itchy rash, it was bearable after the first round of treatment but since the second one 10 days ago the itching is so intense, it’s keeping...
Hello I am new to the group although sadly not new to cancer. I was diagnosed with a malignant melanoma on my right arm back in 2013. Following a wide excision and SLNB it was confirmed that it had spread to my lymph nodes. I opted for a complete...
Hello. New to the group after being diagnosed with stage 1b melanoma this week I've been advised to take vitamin D supplement. My questions are what do you guys recommend? What strength? Why are vitamin tablets like horse size?? I can't do liquid format...
Hello. Yesterday I found out that the small mole on my leg, which was removed 3wks ago is stage 1B Melanoma 0.9mm. I honestly thought it was just a mole, I'm sure it's been there a few years! Anyhow was a tad shocked, so I'm now waiting to see a consultant...
Hi all, I had a biopsy done 4 weeks ago, still waiting for results. I phoned dermatology today to chase, was told results were back but need to wait for a doctor to check them. Administrator on the phone said they would send results in the post regardless...
In January this year, I went to get a mole checked that I had had for 50+ years, I wasn't at all worried about it as it hadn't appeared to have changed. I only went because someone had told me they got their moles checked every year and I should do the...
It’s just under a week since my WLE and SLNB and I’m feeling pretty grim. The placement means that I can’t walk on it much right now or put any pressure on it really. I know it’s early days but I’m scared they’ve had to take muscle which will affect my...
Hi,first of all I’m sorry if this seems negative but still trying to get my head around it all.My wife had a mole she presented to the doctor with concerns with,it was dismissed and eventually turned out to be Melanoma.A CT in Nov ‘22 showed lymph nodes...
Hello all i am due to start a double treatment of immune therapy in two weeks time .. I have been warned of the potential serious side effects and it’s 50/50 if it works or not to try and stabilise my cancer. I have no idea of long term prognosis...
