MRF-Logo2019-Horizontal-RGB
stage IV melanoma-BRAF/MEK
REGISTER
The information on this site is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Content within the patient forum is user-generated and has not been reviewed by medical professionals. Other sections of the Melanoma Research Foundation website include information that has been reviewed by medical professionals as appropriate. All medical decisions should be made in consultation with your doctor or other qualified medical professional.

stage IV melanoma-BRAF/MEK

› Forums › General Melanoma Community › stage IV melanoma-BRAF/MEK

  • This topic is empty.
  • Post
    • February 23, 2014 at 1:34 am
    melfighter
    Participant

      Hi all, my husband was just diagnosed with stage iv Melanoma three weeks ago, with 14 lesions in his brain, in his lung, liver, bone, spine, it has spread every where in his body. He also has several bumps that just popped up on his back just this past week alone. He is in a lot of pain and is on Flantanal, and other pain meds to keep the pain somewhat manageable. 

      He is in good spirit and no symptoms so far other than his back pain and fatigue, since he is getting radiation (WBR) for the lesions in his brain.

      He just started his first dosage of BRAF/MEK today. I have been on this forum every day ever since he's been diagnosed and trying to figure out given his advanced stage even for stage IV, if there is hope for him.

    • You must be logged in to reply to this topic.
    About the MRF Patient Forum

    The MRF Patient Forum is the oldest and largest online community of people affected by melanoma. It is designed to provide peer support and information to caregivers, patients, family and friends. There is no better place to discuss different parts of your journey with this cancer and find the friends and support resources to make that journey more bearable.

    The information on the forum is open and accessible to everyone. To add a new topic or to post a reply, you must be a registered user. Please note that you will be able to post both topics and replies anonymously even though you are logged in. All posts must abide by MRF posting policies.

    Popular Topics