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- March 27, 2013 at 4:52 pm
I am stage IIIC melanoma with unknown primary. I have been taken Interferon since November 2012. Overall I have done fine with the exception of being wiped out (tired) and a little weight loss. I haven't had the energy to exercise. I am seriously considering taking off for the spring/summer. As I understand, Interferon has not been proven to extend overall survival rates. I have come to the opinion that I have a better chance of survival if I am not worn down and unable to stay active.
Wishing everyone well.
I am stage IIIC melanoma with unknown primary. I have been taken Interferon since November 2012. Overall I have done fine with the exception of being wiped out (tired) and a little weight loss. I haven't had the energy to exercise. I am seriously considering taking off for the spring/summer. As I understand, Interferon has not been proven to extend overall survival rates. I have come to the opinion that I have a better chance of survival if I am not worn down and unable to stay active.
Wishing everyone well.
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- March 27, 2013 at 11:17 pm
I stopped after 6 months and never regretted it. The data isn't strong and I had a terrible time with it – I was in a wheelchair towards the end. For me, there have been long term cognitive and emotional side effects (just my subjective opinion). Whatever you decide to do don't look back. I have been NED since then. Good luck!
Fen
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- March 27, 2013 at 11:17 pm
I stopped after 6 months and never regretted it. The data isn't strong and I had a terrible time with it – I was in a wheelchair towards the end. For me, there have been long term cognitive and emotional side effects (just my subjective opinion). Whatever you decide to do don't look back. I have been NED since then. Good luck!
Fen
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- March 27, 2013 at 11:17 pm
I stopped after 6 months and never regretted it. The data isn't strong and I had a terrible time with it – I was in a wheelchair towards the end. For me, there have been long term cognitive and emotional side effects (just my subjective opinion). Whatever you decide to do don't look back. I have been NED since then. Good luck!
Fen
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- March 28, 2013 at 12:17 am
I did the full year… And was diagnosed stage 4 13 months later. I don’t regret doing the interferon but I wonder sometimes if it was worth it. It is a tough row to hoe.
Best of luck with whatever you decide.
Holly -
- March 28, 2013 at 12:17 am
I did the full year… And was diagnosed stage 4 13 months later. I don’t regret doing the interferon but I wonder sometimes if it was worth it. It is a tough row to hoe.
Best of luck with whatever you decide.
Holly -
- March 28, 2013 at 12:17 am
I did the full year… And was diagnosed stage 4 13 months later. I don’t regret doing the interferon but I wonder sometimes if it was worth it. It is a tough row to hoe.
Best of luck with whatever you decide.
Holly -
- March 29, 2013 at 3:06 am
Wolvrine, My wife electeced not to do interferon at all since the chance of good results seem questionable. At the U of M ( Michigan) we were told 10% effective at best with some studies suggesting more in the 2% range. I would study this a lot.
Go Bucks , NC Daniel
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- March 29, 2013 at 3:06 am
Wolvrine, My wife electeced not to do interferon at all since the chance of good results seem questionable. At the U of M ( Michigan) we were told 10% effective at best with some studies suggesting more in the 2% range. I would study this a lot.
Go Bucks , NC Daniel
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- March 29, 2013 at 3:06 am
Wolvrine, My wife electeced not to do interferon at all since the chance of good results seem questionable. At the U of M ( Michigan) we were told 10% effective at best with some studies suggesting more in the 2% range. I would study this a lot.
Go Bucks , NC Daniel
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