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Stge III approved treatments

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    • July 20, 2012 at 4:04 am
    Nell
    Participant

    Is Yervoy approved for use on stage III patients, or is it only being used in trials for stage III?  It doesn't seem like there is much available for stage III…

    Is Yervoy approved for use on stage III patients, or is it only being used in trials for stage III?  It doesn't seem like there is much available for stage III…

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      • July 20, 2012 at 7:50 pm
      RMcLegal
      Participant

      No, the FDA has yet to approve Yervoy for Stage III treatment.  Interferon is the only FDA-approved treatment.  As a 9-year IIIc survivor who did a trial, I'd highly recommend checking into your clinical trial options.  Best wishes.

      http://www.hotelmelanoma.blogspot.com

      Rich

      • July 20, 2012 at 7:50 pm
      RMcLegal
      Participant

      No, the FDA has yet to approve Yervoy for Stage III treatment.  Interferon is the only FDA-approved treatment.  As a 9-year IIIc survivor who did a trial, I'd highly recommend checking into your clinical trial options.  Best wishes.

      http://www.hotelmelanoma.blogspot.com

      Rich

      • July 20, 2012 at 7:50 pm
      RMcLegal
      Participant

      No, the FDA has yet to approve Yervoy for Stage III treatment.  Interferon is the only FDA-approved treatment.  As a 9-year IIIc survivor who did a trial, I'd highly recommend checking into your clinical trial options.  Best wishes.

      http://www.hotelmelanoma.blogspot.com

      Rich

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