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Radiation for Stage 3B Tumor Under Arm

Forums General Melanoma Community Radiation for Stage 3B Tumor Under Arm

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    bcbcbc55
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    After stopping YERVOY treatments at 4 due to side effects of neuropathy  , numbness in feet and legs, I'm being advised RADIATION is a possible treatment.

    Has anyone had RADIATION treatments??????  thank you

     

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      liberty04281
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      Yes. I had under my arm, and it helped me
        vivian
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        Yes.  I had CyberKnife to treat my third lung met in the lower left lobe after two VATS.  The targeted radiation was easy and all remains clear in that lobe.  I do have another met now in the upper left lobe.  I am undecided whether to treat that surgically or with radiation.  Without a doubt the CyberKnife was a piece of cake compared to the surgery, but I believe surgery continues to be the recommended treatment for resectable melanoma.  Best wishes to you!

        bcbcbc55
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        thank you for the information

        bcbcbc55
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        thank you for information

        Toby0987
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        I'm 3b since 2013 and turned down radiation and interferon based on my mayo Mel specialists advice . I'm cancer free

        bcbcbc55
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        thank you toby for your reply   best of luck to you!!!!

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