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I am a little confused by you saying an "unknown primary".  If a "cyst" was removed and tested positive for melanoma, isn't that the primary?  And if it was "thick", didn't they give you an exact size?  Seems like the only missing link is the SNB and no lymph node involvement is known.

Many people have zero side effects from yervoy.  Few have some serious ones.

I am also confused about not having a tumor in order to have low dose.  I know the trials I have seen do not have that requirement.  There are three arms to the trial – interferon, low dose and high dose.  It is simply the luck of the draw as to which one you get.

Personally, from all I have seen, I would choose "wait and watch" over interferon.

I agree with the previous answer, yervoy is a good choice for many.

I am a little confused by you saying an "unknown primary".  If a "cyst" was removed and tested positive for melanoma, isn't that the primary?  And if it was "thick", didn't they give you an exact size?  Seems like the only missing link is the SNB and no lymph node involvement is known.

Many people have zero side effects from yervoy.  Few have some serious ones.

I am also confused about not having a tumor in order to have low dose.  I know the trials I have seen do not have that requirement.  There are three arms to the trial – interferon, low dose and high dose.  It is simply the luck of the draw as to which one you get.

Personally, from all I have seen, I would choose "wait and watch" over interferon.

I agree with the previous answer, yervoy is a good choice for many.

I am a little confused by you saying an "unknown primary".  If a "cyst" was removed and tested positive for melanoma, isn't that the primary?  And if it was "thick", didn't they give you an exact size?  Seems like the only missing link is the SNB and no lymph node involvement is known.

Many people have zero side effects from yervoy.  Few have some serious ones.

I am also confused about not having a tumor in order to have low dose.  I know the trials I have seen do not have that requirement.  There are three arms to the trial – interferon, low dose and high dose.  It is simply the luck of the draw as to which one you get.

Personally, from all I have seen, I would choose "wait and watch" over interferon.

I agree with the previous answer, yervoy is a good choice for many.

I, too, think you have confused the two treatments.  Ipi (yervoy) is definitely a much easier treatment with better odds for success.  If I were offered interferon, I would not do it and would prefer "watch and wait" over interferon.  I agree with finding a trial.  There are many out there and many advantages to being closely monitored, especially at your young age.  You don't mention your location?  That might help someone to recommend a treatment facility and trial.

I, too, think you have confused the two treatments.  Ipi (yervoy) is definitely a much easier treatment with better odds for success.  If I were offered interferon, I would not do it and would prefer "watch and wait" over interferon.  I agree with finding a trial.  There are many out there and many advantages to being closely monitored, especially at your young age.  You don't mention your location?  That might help someone to recommend a treatment facility and trial.

I, too, think you have confused the two treatments.  Ipi (yervoy) is definitely a much easier treatment with better odds for success.  If I were offered interferon, I would not do it and would prefer "watch and wait" over interferon.  I agree with finding a trial.  There are many out there and many advantages to being closely monitored, especially at your young age.  You don't mention your location?  That might help someone to recommend a treatment facility and trial.

I think it depends on if anyone has experience with what someone is asking.  Some things are so specific to one person only that there really can't be much of a response.  Many times, like today, I notice people are just posting a comment without really asking a question.

It also helps when the posts are in English!  🙂

I think it depends on if anyone has experience with what someone is asking.  Some things are so specific to one person only that there really can't be much of a response.  Many times, like today, I notice people are just posting a comment without really asking a question.

It also helps when the posts are in English!  🙂

I think it depends on if anyone has experience with what someone is asking.  Some things are so specific to one person only that there really can't be much of a response.  Many times, like today, I notice people are just posting a comment without really asking a question.

It also helps when the posts are in English!  🙂

Brooke – I sent you a private message.

Brooke – I sent you a private message.

Brooke – I sent you a private message.

Sorry you had to join us but this really is the best place for answers during such a scary time.

First, most importantly, are you see a melanoma specialist?  That is the most important detail right now, in my opinion.  There are many trials and certainly a lot more options than there used to be.  Hopefully your ride will be a smooth one.

Sorry you had to join us but this really is the best place for answers during such a scary time.

First, most importantly, are you see a melanoma specialist?  That is the most important detail right now, in my opinion.  There are many trials and certainly a lot more options than there used to be.  Hopefully your ride will be a smooth one.

Sorry you had to join us but this really is the best place for answers during such a scary time.

First, most importantly, are you see a melanoma specialist?  That is the most important detail right now, in my opinion.  There are many trials and certainly a lot more options than there used to be.  Hopefully your ride will be a smooth one.