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Psoriatic arthritis

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    • January 9, 2020 at 9:17 pm
    Rncab218
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      After 9 years NED I had a recurrence . One lymph node posture. Still stage 3C, no known primary BRAF negative . Did five rounds nivolumab but had to stop due to severe diarrhea and joint pain. Steroids for one month helped but one year later joint pain remained. Rheumatologist confirmed psoriatic arthritis. Most likely from treatment as I do not have psoriasis. My dilemma is do I take treatment for this autoimmune disease and risk a melanoma recurrence. Oncologist wants to do PET scan and then discuss options. Anyone experience this from treatment? Any thoughts or experiences welcome
      Thanks,
      Cindy
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