Starting on Zelboraf after failing Opdivo
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Starting on Zelboraf after failing Opdivo

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    • December 15, 2018 at 8:14 pm
    Summer S.
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    Hi :))

    My mom 71 y/o was diagnosed with Stage IV melanoma in May, since tumors were only spread across the skin and distant lymph nodes doctors decided to start with Immunotherapy alothough she was PL-1 negative. After the first 3 months LDH levels dropped and she was feeling better (more energy, less muscle pain, no itching ..etc) but PET/CT revealed progression, so we continued for another 3 months hoping that it would be psaudoprogression. Unfortunately, it was not. So her doctor recommened Zelboraf 

    I have been reading about how Zelboraf if not actual cure, it only slows progression or stops it for while, and I am very scared and frustrated now.

    I arrange all her doctor appointments, insurance, nutrition, ..etc especially that we live in an African country where melanoma is extremely rare and health care system is complicated anyway. So I really need your advice on what the next step should be? is there an actual solution I should be working on now? 

    She is starting on her first dose of Zelboraf tonight,  and I really hope for the best, but I want to be prepared for the next step. 

     

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