Are we out of options?

I don’t know if these trials would meet his needs or if they would accept him in his condition.  However, these are the trials that are actively recruiting in the UK:

https://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/results?cond=Stage+IV+Melanoma&term=&type=&rslt=&recrs=a&age_v=&gndr=&intr=&titles=&outc=&spons=&lead=&id=&cntry=GB&state=&city=&dist=&locn=&rsub=&strd_s=&strd_e=&prcd_s=&prcd_e=&sfpd_s=&sfpd_e=&rfpd_s=&rfpd_e=&lupd_s=&lupd_e=&sort=

These are recruiting in France:  https://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/results?cond=Stage+IV+Melanoma&term=&type=&rslt=&recrs=a&age_v=&gndr=&intr=&titles=&outc=&spons=&lead=&id=&cntry=FR&state=&city=&dist=&locn=&rsub=&strd_s=&strd_e=&prcd_s=&prcd_e=&sfpd_s=&sfpd_e=&rfpd_s=&rfpd_e=&lupd_s=&lupd_e=&sort=

You can enter a different country in the search as you like.  The thing is – even if your husband doesn’t meet the listed inclusion criteria, but you are still interested in the treatment – CALL!!!  The doc and/or the institution will be listed.  You might find additional information.  You might find that he could be treated with the option you are interested in as a special case, even if he can’t be in the trial.  You might find entirely different options.  Or, you may find they have no additional treatment to offer.  Still – you will know you tried.

Hope that helps.  Holding you both in my heart.  Celeste

Check this out.
Talk also with radiologist, their opinion is sometimes too much important because they have previous experience.

Hi Jenny,

I have a friend who has battled melanoma and has had gamma knife for brain mets only to end up with multiple mets two weeks after. At this point, they put her on heavy chemotherapy consisting of  Cisplatin, Vinblastin and Dacarbozine. She was hospitalized for six months after which she was fine and has been NED for brain mets for over three years. I know that they say standard chemotherapy does not work for melanoma but it did for her so maybe it is worth a try.

Sending you good wishes and healing vibes.

Melanie

I was wondering how things are going for you both? Are you in the UK? I’m in Scotland. And if we could bounce information off each other?

Thanks, Fiona

I am so terribly sorry for the loss of your husband.  Melanoma does not play fair.  He was blessed to have you in his corner.  May thoughts of him soon bring more smiles than tears.  Holding you in my heart.  Celeste

I am so incredibly sorry for your sudden, unexpected and enormous loss. Life is incredibly unfair and all anyone ever has are just memories. Please find solace in the fact that you were privileged to know and share the mutual love and life since many never have that experience. Keep the precious memories alive and close to your heart.

Hugs and more hugs,

Melanie