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cannot decide if i should do 30 day ifrn for stage 2 mel
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cannot decide if i should do 30 day ifrn for stage 2 mel

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    • January 28, 2011 at 4:52 pm
    bball
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      I have ruled out 1yr interferon treatment. However,when i look at some of the trials like Rusciani it seems worthwhile to at least try it for 30 days to extend chances of DFS.(or has this study been shown not to be valid). Any experiances or opinions would be greatly appreciated.

      I have ruled out 1yr interferon treatment. However,when i look at some of the trials like Rusciani it seems worthwhile to at least try it for 30 days to extend chances of DFS.(or has this study been shown not to be valid). Any experiances or opinions would be greatly appreciated.

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        • January 28, 2011 at 11:36 pm
        triciad
        Participant

          I completed the year of interferon in October.  My doctor initially said for me to just do the one month of high dose.  I tried the low dose and did pretty well with it, so I kept going.  When I was close to finishing the year, he told me it was a good thing because that study  (month of high dose is just as effective) was shown not to be reliable.

          Having said that, you have to do what is best for you.  Any decision you make is the right decision…never look back.  I didn't know that they offered interferon to stage 2.

          Best of luck with whatever decision you make.  I know it's not an easy place to be, but know that you have a strong support group here.

          Tricia – Stage 3B

          NED 18 months

            • January 31, 2011 at 2:42 pm
            bball
            Participant

              Tricia, thanks for your response. One onc told me the 30 day high dose was in testing stage and no results but if i could handle it ,it may help but you never would know ,only if it did not help. Sre you doing any special diet, i.e. no sugar, lots of veggies etc.?  After treatment are you just doing follow ups?

              Glad you are doing well . It helps to hear that.

              bball

              • January 31, 2011 at 2:42 pm
              bball
              Participant

                Tricia, thanks for your response. One onc told me the 30 day high dose was in testing stage and no results but if i could handle it ,it may help but you never would know ,only if it did not help. Sre you doing any special diet, i.e. no sugar, lots of veggies etc.?  After treatment are you just doing follow ups?

                Glad you are doing well . It helps to hear that.

                bball

              • January 28, 2011 at 11:36 pm
              triciad
              Participant

                I completed the year of interferon in October.  My doctor initially said for me to just do the one month of high dose.  I tried the low dose and did pretty well with it, so I kept going.  When I was close to finishing the year, he told me it was a good thing because that study  (month of high dose is just as effective) was shown not to be reliable.

                Having said that, you have to do what is best for you.  Any decision you make is the right decision…never look back.  I didn't know that they offered interferon to stage 2.

                Best of luck with whatever decision you make.  I know it's not an easy place to be, but know that you have a strong support group here.

                Tricia – Stage 3B

                NED 18 months

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