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- January 26, 2023 at 3:55 pm
I had a lung biopsy to confirm type of cancer, although they thought it was likely melanoma. It hurt, more than I was prepared for. I took the rest of the day off. I may have had a bruise. I may have taken pain killer. I think my mom was still taking me to appointments then. -
- December 5, 2022 at 9:46 am
I didn’t have genetic testing prior but a 2B usually involves a check of the lymph nodes. I never had genetic testing that early but I have no idea if that is the standard of care these days. Since it is your second melanoma maybe your doctor is being extra careful. Seems a reasonable approach. -
- November 11, 2022 at 10:33 pm
I am sorry she is in pain. I think it is pretty common to start drugs first and get them working in the body and then continue tumor removal and or radiation or all those things at the same time. Surgery and radiation can be layered on top of the immunotherapy when the tumor become painful. I’d think the drugs need a little more time to work. -
- November 7, 2022 at 4:12 pm
I am really sorry to hear this. I think you need a melanoma specialist. Where geographically are you? We might need to make suggestions. There are quite a few trials that give access to the combo? IMHO a lot of surgeons are not great about follow up care. I’d guess you need to see an orthopedist to evaluate damage and do some physical therapy. Nerve damage can heal. Sometime PT can help you to learn to work around weaknesses. -
- October 22, 2022 at 12:51 am
Ugh. I am sorry. Recovery stinks. And some things take longer to heal. And they hurt and itch and look wrong and have an emotional costs as well. Try and give yourself more time to process. It may help to go see a physical therapist who can help you move in a more comfortable way.
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