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        I have stage 4 melanoma with 6 brain tumours. I have had one tumour removed and been on zelboraf for nearly 4 months my latest scan showed that my brain tumours have halved in size! Which is excellent news!!! However the side effects of zelboraf. Are getting worse mr leg pain and joint pain also a pain in legs which feels like broken glass!!! Tiredness does anyone else have these symptoms? Heat helps but wondered if the symptoms stops or gets worse?
        M smith
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          I have stage 4 melanoma with 6 brain tumours. I have had one tumour removed and been on zelboraf for nearly 4 months my latest scan showed that my brain tumours have halved in size! Which is excellent news!!! However the side effects of zelboraf. Are getting worse mr leg pain and joint pain also a pain in legs which feels like broken glass!!! Tiredness does anyone else have these symptoms? Heat helps but wondered if the symptoms stops or gets worse?
          M smith
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            I have stage 4 melanoma with 6 brain tumours. I have had one tumour removed and been on zelboraf for nearly 4 months my latest scan showed that my brain tumours have halved in size! Which is excellent news!!! However the side effects of zelboraf. Are getting worse mr leg pain and joint pain also a pain in legs which feels like broken glass!!! Tiredness does anyone else have these symptoms? Heat helps but wondered if the symptoms stops or gets worse?
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