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It’s back after 4 years….we need help
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It’s back after 4 years….we need help

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    • July 17, 2019 at 11:11 am
    Jewel
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      Good morning to you all,

      My husband Ken was diagnosed with Stage 3c melanoma in 2010. All his Melanoma has been in his Lymph nodes. Started in his LEFT inguinal nodes 3/19 positive. Move to late 2014 recurrance in Left iliac nodes 2 nodes confirmed positive. Started IPI in Nov 14 finished Feb 15, blessed with a 4 year remission. Recent scan showed lymph node light up in Right inguinal region. Needle biopsy confirmed Melanoma, I know we shouldn’t be surprised but we were. Bladder & Prostate cancer also thru themselves in the mix in the last 18 months. Thankfully they remain NED. A pet scan is scheduled and determining what the results are our next step is taking the affected node and a couple surrounding nodes out and start the IPI/NIVO combo. It’s been awhile since we have been on here and I’m wondering if that is still my husband’s best option. He is also being tested for the Braf gene again. Amy and all help and suggestions would be appreciated.

      Thank you, Jewel

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        • July 19, 2019 at 1:53 pm
        Bubbles
        Participant
          Hey Jewel,

          Gave you an answer above. Sorry for EVERYTHING!!! But, there are some good treatment options available and I’ve outlined my take on them in your last thread. C

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