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    • December 27, 2018 at 7:31 pm
    happyfeet123
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      Hi Everyone

      I have been NED since July and stopped Keytruda in October due to colitis.  I have been experiencing pain in my shin were I first had a wide excision for stage 2b melanoma.  It radiates all the way up my thigh.  It seems to be more painful at night when I am sleeping.  Wondering if anyone else has experienced this?  I have my next pet scan next month.  Feeling a little anxiety from all of this.  Can't feel like maybe the melanoma is back.

      Thanks

      Tammy

       

       

       

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        • December 27, 2018 at 8:46 pm
        SABKLYN
        Participant

          Hi Tammy,

          We all get a bit hypersensitive with pains, lumps, bumps, etc.  Could be nerve related.  However, if you're concerned, give your oncologist a call, explain the symptoms and see if he or she would like you to move up your appointment.  

          Regards,

          SA

            • December 28, 2018 at 5:30 am
            happyfeet123
            Participant

              Hi SA

              I have an appointment with my oncologist tomorrow.  I brought this up last month but he thought we could wait until the next scan in Jan.  I have had pain in the site where they did the wide excision but not like this.  They state it could be from scar tissue.  I am not someone who over reacts, but I have to admit I am feeling some anxiety.  I cant  wait to get this scan over.   This will be the first one since going off the keytruda.  

              • December 28, 2018 at 5:41 am
              SABKLYN
              Participant

                No doubt, Tammy.  I'm not diminishing n the least the pain you're feeling or the additional pre-scan anxiety exacerbated by that pain.  Hopefully you can get good feedback tomorrow.  If not, the scans are a short way off.  Hang in there!

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