https://forum.melanoma.org/user/chipster/activity/ Activity feed for Chipster. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:09:44 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 3d83ede397c81c962dcb027e973edf15 https://forum.melanoma.org/forums/topic/how-long-can-one-feasibly-wait-before-restarting-ipi-nivo/#post-274222 Fri, 12 Feb 2021 21:20:19 -0500 I developed hypophysitis after my 3rd dose of Ipi.  It sucked.  After about 6-8 weeks I was then switched to 12 months Nivo which I completed without problems.  I did need Synthroid briefly but no longer.  I am still steroid dependent and taking Hydrocortisone daily which will be permanent.  Hang in there.  Often times this means you are getti…Read more

]]> 2dcb2a7a1b68fe5eb4c0b417bb794e0a https://forum.melanoma.org/forums/topic/bakers-cyst/#post-274221 Fri, 12 Feb 2021 21:09:51 -0500 A Baker’s cyst is easily seen by Ultrasound.  Get one done and you will no longer worry.  Baker’s cyst is the most likely diagnosis and melanoma would be extremely, extremely unlikely.  I would bet my house on it.

 

]]> 27711315f5b31285c3331e28beb9de03 https://forum.melanoma.org/activity/p/1743/ Fri, 12 Feb 2021 21:05:33 -0500 0 3735cb3c9a70713803382dcf9e1947ef https://forum.melanoma.org/forums/topic/2-years-ned-2/#post-274220 Fri, 12 Feb 2021 21:04:06 -0500 Congrats on 2 yr NED.  If fatigue is severe be sure to ask your doctor to check TSH and Cortisol levels to make sure your thyroid and adrenal glands are functioning. Sometimes these can be affected following treatment.  And stay ahead of the lymphedema with compression sleeve.  Spend more time enjoying your baby and less worrying about  things you…Read more

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