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      • January 19, 2017 at 5:10 pm
      brendaholmes
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        I was on Interferon for 16 months until melanoma visited again (sub q and lymph nodes). I too had a year long flu. I am now on mekinist/tafinlar combo x 1 year. Did not have to repeat any vaccines but my oncologist does not want me taking flu vaccine at all. My counts are good now unlike when I was on interferon so I'm not sure about his reasoning–especially after reading that other docs encourage vaccines. Any thoughts?

        • January 19, 2017 at 5:10 pm
        brendaholmes
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          I was on Interferon for 16 months until melanoma visited again (sub q and lymph nodes). I too had a year long flu. I am now on mekinist/tafinlar combo x 1 year. Did not have to repeat any vaccines but my oncologist does not want me taking flu vaccine at all. My counts are good now unlike when I was on interferon so I'm not sure about his reasoning–especially after reading that other docs encourage vaccines. Any thoughts?

          • January 19, 2017 at 5:10 pm
          brendaholmes
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            I was on Interferon for 16 months until melanoma visited again (sub q and lymph nodes). I too had a year long flu. I am now on mekinist/tafinlar combo x 1 year. Did not have to repeat any vaccines but my oncologist does not want me taking flu vaccine at all. My counts are good now unlike when I was on interferon so I'm not sure about his reasoning–especially after reading that other docs encourage vaccines. Any thoughts?

            • January 19, 2017 at 4:41 pm
            brendaholmes
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              I too have had a problem with debilitating fevers with this combo. When they get bad my oncologist has me take a break then start back at a reduced dose and gradually work my way back up. Just started back on meds again yesterday after I informed him it was break time. It's a roller coaster ride but it does seem to be working. Have been on combo for a year with NED as of last month.  I hope your Dad gets some relief and can continue to fight this beast!!

              • January 19, 2017 at 4:41 pm
              brendaholmes
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                I too have had a problem with debilitating fevers with this combo. When they get bad my oncologist has me take a break then start back at a reduced dose and gradually work my way back up. Just started back on meds again yesterday after I informed him it was break time. It's a roller coaster ride but it does seem to be working. Have been on combo for a year with NED as of last month.  I hope your Dad gets some relief and can continue to fight this beast!!

                • January 19, 2017 at 4:41 pm
                brendaholmes
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                  I too have had a problem with debilitating fevers with this combo. When they get bad my oncologist has me take a break then start back at a reduced dose and gradually work my way back up. Just started back on meds again yesterday after I informed him it was break time. It's a roller coaster ride but it does seem to be working. Have been on combo for a year with NED as of last month.  I hope your Dad gets some relief and can continue to fight this beast!!

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