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- November 5, 2017 at 4:20 am
I see mentioned by others Wolfram Samlowski in the Vegas area. He is the only melanoma oncologist I’ve heard of in the Vegas area but I’ve also heard he is quite good.
Intermountain Cancer Centers is the term on Facebook if you’re connected for Southwest Regional Cancer Center in St George, Utah. Otherwise they’re phone is 435-688-4900. Dr Haslem and Dr Nadauld were my husband’s doctors. I can’t say enough good about that facility. If you’re interested to go there contact the office and ask to talk with a nurse navigator. They will assist you in getting an appointment or answering questions you may have and what they offer for Stage 3 or Stage 4. From there you would be assigned a regular medical oncologist. It may be suggested with your melanoma that you also consult with Dr. Lincoln Nadauld who is working with the genomics program or you may consult with Dr.Terence Rhodes who is heading the immuno program. Dr. Rhodes works with Imlygic too.
Regardless wherever you go you’ll need your records. I would suggest you go ahead and request a copy for yourself but if you’re going to check out St. George they might assist you.
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- March 12, 2017 at 1:44 am
Hope Foundation One comes through with a targetable mutation. My husband was NRAS. He was targeted with Mekinist and that allowed him 9 months of living. It wasn’t hassle free (terrible rash) but he could do things he enjoyed doing…quality of life was good.Best wishes to your mom and family … sending strength for the continued fight against this disease.
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- January 3, 2017 at 6:11 am
Thanks Charlie S. I DO believe you understand and that’s a tremendous help. I’m also truly sorry for your loss. I’m a foot stomper from way back so Tuesday AM I’ll be asking questions and getting answers. We’ve been so realistic about this journey from the beginning … I just think some folks don’t want to go there. They want to keep life unruffled because they can in their world. The world of melanoma is a different place to be. Fighting it head on has been and will continue to be our only way to truly deal with it. Thanks again. -
- January 3, 2017 at 6:11 am
Thanks Charlie S. I DO believe you understand and that’s a tremendous help. I’m also truly sorry for your loss. I’m a foot stomper from way back so Tuesday AM I’ll be asking questions and getting answers. We’ve been so realistic about this journey from the beginning … I just think some folks don’t want to go there. They want to keep life unruffled because they can in their world. The world of melanoma is a different place to be. Fighting it head on has been and will continue to be our only way to truly deal with it. Thanks again. -
- January 3, 2017 at 6:11 am
Thanks Charlie S. I DO believe you understand and that’s a tremendous help. I’m also truly sorry for your loss. I’m a foot stomper from way back so Tuesday AM I’ll be asking questions and getting answers. We’ve been so realistic about this journey from the beginning … I just think some folks don’t want to go there. They want to keep life unruffled because they can in their world. The world of melanoma is a different place to be. Fighting it head on has been and will continue to be our only way to truly deal with it. Thanks again.
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