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Surgery during Yervoy: a good idea??

Forums Cutaneous Melanoma Community Surgery during Yervoy: a good idea??

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    Theresa123
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    My Dr. wants me to have abdominal and subcutaneous surgeries to remove melanomas.  I just had my 2nd Yervoy, and I wonder if this is a good idea.  I am getting a second opinion at Angeles Clinic.  I just wonder if anyone else has had this issue.

    I have Stage IV for about 2 years, and this is my 4th treatment(s).  Interferon, Ipi, Bio, and Til

    My Dr. wants me to have abdominal and subcutaneous surgeries to remove melanomas.  I just had my 2nd Yervoy, and I wonder if this is a good idea.  I am getting a second opinion at Angeles Clinic.  I just wonder if anyone else has had this issue.

    I have Stage IV for about 2 years, and this is my 4th treatment(s).  Interferon, Ipi, Bio, and Til

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      mombase
      Participant

      My dermatologist wants to inject one of my sub-q's with IL-2. But he is consulting with my onc before any decision is made.  Not quite your scenario, but similar.

      Cristy, Stage IV

      mombase
      Participant

      My dermatologist wants to inject one of my sub-q's with IL-2. But he is consulting with my onc before any decision is made.  Not quite your scenario, but similar.

      Cristy, Stage IV

        Theresa123
        Participant

        Never heard of that one.  I am seeing the surgeon this week.  I had partial response to Yervoy, and if that is the case they give it to you again. 

        Thanks Cristy

        Terri, Stage IV

        Theresa123
        Participant

        Never heard of that one.  I am seeing the surgeon this week.  I had partial response to Yervoy, and if that is the case they give it to you again. 

        Thanks Cristy

        Terri, Stage IV

        Theresa123
        Participant

        Never heard of that one.  I am seeing the surgeon this week.  I had partial response to Yervoy, and if that is the case they give it to you again. 

        Thanks Cristy

        Terri, Stage IV

      mombase
      Participant

      My dermatologist wants to inject one of my sub-q's with IL-2. But he is consulting with my onc before any decision is made.  Not quite your scenario, but similar.

      Cristy, Stage IV

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