Lesions and Yervoy (IPI)

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Lesions and Yervoy (IPI)

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- October 7, 2011 at 3:56 pm
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cwu
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Hi everyone,

Hi everyone,

My father has in transit lesions a year after surgery to remove tumor on his right heel. These lesions mostly on his calf and they are popping up on his skin so you can see them (not sure if cuteanous is the right word). He started his first dose of Yervoy (IPI) almost three weeks ago. Since that infusion, his lesions have started drying up alot. There is one that is quiet big and the skin around it is so dry that it started cracking and bleeding. I was wondering if anyone has similar experience and what recommendations you have. It is not bleeding alot and it doesnt cause him pain but we are concerned about infection. We were hoping that since the lesions are drying, they would start falling off. We have taken pictures and sent them to his Dr. and waiting to hear back.

Thank you for any suggestions.

Chau

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- - October 10, 2011 at 8:54 am
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  FormerCaregiver
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  Chau, I think that the lesions should be cared for just like any other wounds. Infection is always a possibility, so I hope that the doctor will suggest what you should do.
  
  Hope this helps.
  
  Frank from Australia
  - October 15, 2011 at 2:12 am
    
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    cwu
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    Frank, we received instructions from the doctor on how to tend to the lesion. Thanks!
    
    Chau
  - October 15, 2011 at 2:12 am
    
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    cwu
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    Frank, we received instructions from the doctor on how to tend to the lesion. Thanks!
    
    Chau
  - October 15, 2011 at 2:12 am
    
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    cwu
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    Frank, we received instructions from the doctor on how to tend to the lesion. Thanks!
    
    Chau
- - October 10, 2011 at 8:54 am
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  FormerCaregiver
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  Chau, I think that the lesions should be cared for just like any other wounds. Infection is always a possibility, so I hope that the doctor will suggest what you should do.
  
  Hope this helps.
  
  Frank from Australia
- - October 10, 2011 at 8:54 am
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  FormerCaregiver
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  Chau, I think that the lesions should be cared for just like any other wounds. Infection is always a possibility, so I hope that the doctor will suggest what you should do.
  
  Hope this helps.
  
  Frank from Australia

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