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      • January 9, 2016 at 1:13 am
      willis
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        Hello Gwen,

        I've been on leukine for six months with seven more remaining (14/18 day routine). Melanoma Stage 1 was found on my back in 2013 and was removed with a clean margin.

        However, this summer it returned on my chest, rather big at Stage 2A, requiring lymph node surgery under my neck and arm. My doctor recommended leukine and so far so good.

        I had some restless nights with aching bones the first few days but it has practically all subsided now. Fatigue is at times annoying but I try to go for walks and keep active. The itching and swelling went away; I used benedryl for a while and then started icing the area after the injection. It hasn't been a problem since.

        So, overall, I've found the leukine doable. I agreed to it because I didn't want to eer regret trying it down the road.

        Good luck, Gwen! 

        Will

         

        [Question for others: I will go on Medicare in February. I've only had a copay so far, but I'm wondering if that will continue on Medicare.]

        • January 9, 2016 at 1:13 am
        willis
        Participant

          Hello Gwen,

          I've been on leukine for six months with seven more remaining (14/18 day routine). Melanoma Stage 1 was found on my back in 2013 and was removed with a clean margin.

          However, this summer it returned on my chest, rather big at Stage 2A, requiring lymph node surgery under my neck and arm. My doctor recommended leukine and so far so good.

          I had some restless nights with aching bones the first few days but it has practically all subsided now. Fatigue is at times annoying but I try to go for walks and keep active. The itching and swelling went away; I used benedryl for a while and then started icing the area after the injection. It hasn't been a problem since.

          So, overall, I've found the leukine doable. I agreed to it because I didn't want to eer regret trying it down the road.

          Good luck, Gwen! 

          Will

           

          [Question for others: I will go on Medicare in February. I've only had a copay so far, but I'm wondering if that will continue on Medicare.]

          • January 9, 2016 at 1:13 am
          willis
          Participant

            Hello Gwen,

            I've been on leukine for six months with seven more remaining (14/18 day routine). Melanoma Stage 1 was found on my back in 2013 and was removed with a clean margin.

            However, this summer it returned on my chest, rather big at Stage 2A, requiring lymph node surgery under my neck and arm. My doctor recommended leukine and so far so good.

            I had some restless nights with aching bones the first few days but it has practically all subsided now. Fatigue is at times annoying but I try to go for walks and keep active. The itching and swelling went away; I used benedryl for a while and then started icing the area after the injection. It hasn't been a problem since.

            So, overall, I've found the leukine doable. I agreed to it because I didn't want to eer regret trying it down the road.

            Good luck, Gwen! 

            Will

             

            [Question for others: I will go on Medicare in February. I've only had a copay so far, but I'm wondering if that will continue on Medicare.]

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