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Has anyone had a very positive response to ipi-nivo after braf- mek?

Forums General Melanoma Community Has anyone had a very positive response to ipi-nivo after braf- mek?

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    Spl25
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      Just curious here as I make treatment decisions in my mind. I’ve heard the stories of fast progression after Braf therapy, and have had a relatively slow moving cancer to date.

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        Cooper
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          Check out http://www.melanomaforum.org for others who have done this and to get an answer.

            Spl25
            Participant

              that forum seems kind of dead — why there and not here?

            cancersnewnormal
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              If you haven't already seen the post from "sister of a patient" listed above, it seems as if her sister did indeed have success with immuno following the inhibitor drugs! Best wishes to ya!

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