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PD1 for resected stage 3 melanoma

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    • June 11, 2018 at 6:49 pm
    Rncab218
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      Hi,

      It has been a long time since I was on this site.  WhenI was first diagnosed in May 2009, I was a daily visitor and received so much support here.  I was diagnosed stage 3, no known primary,two positive lymph nodes, wide excision done and 10 months of Leukine.  I was followed closley with scans for five years and last month a nodule appeared close to where others were (left forearm) and was positive for melanoma.  Had a wide excision today and meeting with oncologist at MSK tomorrow to discuss adjuvent treatment with PD1.  Surgeon told me I am eligible for this treatment but not sure if side effects warrant the use as I was NED for nine years and have one positive nodule, PET scan and CT of lung both negative.  Any information or thought would be much appreciated as I cannot decide wheich way to go.  I read so many negatic side effects but don't want to advance to stage 4 and wish I had done somthing to prevent it.

      Thanks,

      Cindy

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