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Hi there I'm asking this for my husband. He's having headaches possibly as a side effect of ipilimumab and nivolumab He's had 2 rounds of treatment for stage 4 melanoma . Anyone else experience headaches with this ? He's had blood tests to monitor him...
Hi all, I was recently diagnosed with superficial spreading MM stage 1a 0.7mm with a mitotic rate of 1. I have been reassured that it is a fairly positive diagnosis and I am waiting on the results of my WLE. I am hoping that this comes back clear...
Hi, I am now 5 months post WLE and SLNB and whilst my SLNB scar is barely noticeable my WLE is uncomfortable, tight and hard. It is 10cm long across my elbow, I have constant burning tingling sensation and I can’t lift anything heavy. I am using Dr...
Hi I’m a 70 years young lady who has been diagnosed with metastatic melanoma a week ago after having a small lump removed from my calf. I’m not coping very well at the moment ups and downs, no sleep, no appetite and feel exhausted all the while. I have...
My Dad has just had a scan and he has been told that he has Pancreatitis and possibly gallstones. Has anyone had this as a result from immunotherapy? They are starting him on antibiotics.
I'm about to have a heavy doze of chemo before immunotherapy treatment and have been informed I will probably lose my hair. Im 60-65 years old and have thick shoulder length hair. Would it be an idea to get my hair cut short 3-4 weeks before treatment...
Hello all. So I had been told my Breslow score was 4 with a 7mm depth. Waiting Wider incision and Sentanal lymph node biopsy. Spoke to plastics today who advised I do not need a lymph node biopsy as I have micro satellite lesions and he can also do WLE...
Hello! So this isn't Melanoma related, but it IS mole related. I've been treated for Stage 1B melanoma and the results are clear (whoop whoop). I'm now keen to get the other mole which was diagnosed as a Basel Cell Carcinoma removed as it's on my face...
I’d be immensely grateful for any advice or shared experiences. Thanks in advance! I am wondering whether my history of Pembrolizumab, a pneumonitis side effect then a lot of steroids has caused either thyroid or adrenal problems. These have never had...
Hi all I’ve just recently been diagnosed with Nodular Melanoma Stage 3, although I don’t get my CT results until Thursday.. does anyone know if the stages are linked to the depth of the melanoma as mines was 3.2mm. I first noticed a red dot on my inner...
