MRF-Logo2019-Horizontal-RGB
4 stages what to do?
REGISTER
The information on this site is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Content within the patient forum is user-generated and has not been reviewed by medical professionals. Other sections of the Melanoma Research Foundation website include information that has been reviewed by medical professionals as appropriate. All medical decisions should be made in consultation with your doctor or other qualified medical professional.

4 stages what to do?

› Forums › General Melanoma Community › 4 stages what to do?

  • Post
    • December 8, 2017 at 6:39 am
    k311335
    Participant

      Hi, all

      My mother is ill. It all began with a heel. Depth more than 4mm. The operation was removed in June 2017. Histology showed melanoma. At the moment, the heel heals well. At the moment, there was a positron emission and computed tomography survey. The examination showed points up to 8mm in the lungs up to 10 pieces. There was a re-examination of the same results where they indicated that there were more of them.
      The attending physician prescribes 4th degree and chemotherapy therapy.
      At the moment, Mom feels like a good blood test is good.
      Mom does not want to do chemotherapy therapy. Since the survey data is different and there is no single picture. Doctors do not want to deal with the patient.
      An additional examination of the radiologist showed nothing.
      Ultrasound of the lyophotic system of the inguinal region revealed nothing.
      The question is, can doctors make mistakes?
      Are there any specialists who can see the results?

      Best Regards

    Viewing 1 reply thread
    • Replies
        • December 8, 2017 at 4:06 pm
        adrianc
        Participant

          May I ask a question where are you posting from?The way your questions are  formulated  there is no clear understanding  what you are asking .There are newer treatments for melanoma than chemotherapy.If her doctors do not want to deal with the patient you are clearly dealing  the wrong doctors!It would be helpful if you could give us more information and the country you are posting from.God Bless.

            • December 8, 2017 at 9:16 pm
            k311335
            Participant

              Hi, 

              Thank you for your help!
              The information is valid in the repository, but based on the dialogue, I think it can be expanded.
              We are from Russia the city of Togliatti.
              You can give a link or information about new ways of treating melanoma.

               

            • December 8, 2017 at 4:29 pm
            Bubbles
            Participant

              Your mom needs to make sure she is seeing an oncologist who specializes in melanoma (or at least sees many melanoma patients).  Many things have changed regarding melanoma treatment in recent years.  Access to these treatments can be difficult no matter the country you are from.  It may require a great deal of advocacy from you (as you are obviously already doing!!) in order to help your mom.  Here is a basic primer of current melanoma treatment I recently put together: 

              http://chaoticallypreciselifeloveandmelanoma.blogspot.com/2017/08/melanoma-intel-primer-for-current.html  

              Old school traditional chemotherapy does not typically work for melanoma.  I am sorry that you and your mom are dealing with this.  Take care and ask questions as you need.  I wish you well.  Celeste

                • December 8, 2017 at 9:19 pm
                k311335
                Participant

                  Thank you for your help!

                  I will definitely check out your links.Hi,

                   

                  • December 8, 2017 at 9:32 pm
                  k311335
                  Participant

                    I'll add. We have fun!

                    Today my mother visited a few more specialists. Maybe I'll write them wrong) Doctor who deals with the lungs, the doctor on the brain. Having current results of analyzes and computer tomography, radiography, megatrips, positron emission and computer tomography, ultrasound (lyophotic system of the groin, legs), blood analysis. Have made other diagnosis which does not confirm a metastasis in lungs and a head. It pleases because it is not already the 4th stage. If the lymphoma is also in order, then it is already not 3 stage.
                    Recommend observation and re-examination after 6 months.

                    • December 8, 2017 at 9:56 pm
                    Bubbles
                    Participant

                      That is great news.  I hope your mom does not have Stage III or IV melanoma!!  Let us know if you have further questions.  Я желаю вам и вашей маме хорошо.  Celeste

                      • June 4, 2018 at 6:37 pm
                      k311335
                      Participant

                        Hi everyone,

                        Else thank for kind words and advice. But Mom does not do anything in their treatment. She did not just drop her hands, she just does not know what to do. On the one hand, she feels good. On the other hand, the disease seems to be there and sometimes makes itself felt. In the Samara region where we live there are no specialists who can recommend something. A treatment is the only one that cut off and chemotherapy therapy. To my Mom recommended specialists from a private clinic in St. Petersburg who work with the medicament Optiva. It is dear to us, but I want to know the opinion. What do you think? It who helped? I also want to ask about the Russian the medicament 'Gamma-plant' the author it Chekanovskaya L.A.. This medicament is very helped but it difficult find and little information on it on the net. What do you think? Who helped?  View here-https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11450448
                        Once again, thank you all!

                        Regards,

                  Viewing 1 reply thread
                  • You must be logged in to reply to this topic.
                  About the MRF Patient Forum

                  The MRF Patient Forum is the oldest and largest online community of people affected by melanoma. It is designed to provide peer support and information to caregivers, patients, family and friends. There is no better place to discuss different parts of your journey with this cancer and find the friends and support resources to make that journey more bearable.

                  The information on the forum is open and accessible to everyone. To add a new topic or to post a reply, you must be a registered user. Please note that you will be able to post both topics and replies anonymously even though you are logged in. All posts must abide by MRF posting policies.

                  Popular Topics