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Success on combo Taf/Mek!!!

Forums General Melanoma Community Success on combo Taf/Mek!!!

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    jaco
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      Stage IV as of August 2015, started the combo drug in September.  I had mild side affects, fatigue main issue. This winter was tough, picked up every bug – colds- flu finally ended up with pneumonia.  I had a pet scan the end of February and saw my oncologist……drum roll.  The combo drugs worked!  I had two tumors, on in my lymph node under my arm and reoccurring tumor in my right groin.  Both are gone and there is no signs of any active cancer cells.  My oncologist said for now I'm in remission.  They took me off the combo drug while I was recovering from pneumonia and have a short "holiday" but will start back in a week.  I can handle the side affects if the combo drug keeps working. Yippee

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        keepthefaith11
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          Wonderful!!! Congratulations on beating the beast!
          keepthefaith11
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            Wonderful!!! Congratulations on beating the beast!
            keepthefaith11
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              Wonderful!!! Congratulations on beating the beast!
              Maria C
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                Thrilled to hear and how exciting you've experienced so much progress in such a short time. Thanks for sharing and enjoy your "holiday"!!!

                Maria C
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                  Thrilled to hear and how exciting you've experienced so much progress in such a short time. Thanks for sharing and enjoy your "holiday"!!!

                  Maria C
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                    Thrilled to hear and how exciting you've experienced so much progress in such a short time. Thanks for sharing and enjoy your "holiday"!!!

                    DZnDef
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                      Congratulations, Jaco, that's really great news!

                      DZnDef
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                        Congratulations, Jaco, that's really great news!

                        DZnDef
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                          Congratulations, Jaco, that's really great news!

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