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Mole developed above left elbow in Sept 2015
Biopsy done May 2016
CT scan showed 2 lung spots.. 1.8cm & 2.5cm
Trial started July 2016
At 18 months spots reduced by 50%
Pretty stable since then.
Epacadostad stopped April 2018…unsuccessful.
Await winding down of trial.
Then new plan with medical aid to be formulated

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Initial Diagnosis Month

May

Initial Diagnosis Year

2016

Stage at Diagnosis

Stage 4

Current Stage

Stage 4