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Husband to start Braf soon

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    • February 19, 2012 at 2:16 am
    SStamps
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      Had scans done last week brain, lung, spine and leptomeningeal show improvement , but tumor on rib has grown so the Dr wants to start Braf he also said he may reintroduce the ipi. We have use special pharmacy the insurance company works with to get the Braf so we are waiting.   Mickey has been unable to drive since starting the IL2 treatment for the spinal fluid so he spoke with Dr about this the Dr ordered a EEG and Mickey still can't drive.

      Had scans done last week brain, lung, spine and leptomeningeal show improvement , but tumor on rib has grown so the Dr wants to start Braf he also said he may reintroduce the ipi. We have use special pharmacy the insurance company works with to get the Braf so we are waiting.   Mickey has been unable to drive since starting the IL2 treatment for the spinal fluid so he spoke with Dr about this the Dr ordered a EEG and Mickey still can't drive. He is bummed about the news but accepting.  His short term memory is off some, a word comes out wrong some and he can't drive because they are afraid he could have a seizure, but besides that he is doing good.  It has almost been a year since the pathology confirmed Stage 4 melanoma.  I feel very bless to have this time with my husband 🙂

      Samantha

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        • February 21, 2012 at 4:12 am
        Ali
        Participant

          Samantha,  I just finished week 2 of IL2 and feel a little of how hard your year must have been.  I hope BRAF does the trick.  Best of luck,

          Ali

          • February 21, 2012 at 4:12 am
          Ali
          Participant

            Samantha,  I just finished week 2 of IL2 and feel a little of how hard your year must have been.  I hope BRAF does the trick.  Best of luck,

            Ali

            • February 21, 2012 at 4:12 am
            Ali
            Participant

              Samantha,  I just finished week 2 of IL2 and feel a little of how hard your year must have been.  I hope BRAF does the trick.  Best of luck,

              Ali

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