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Keytruda
"The drug, made by Merck, is already on the market for select patients with a few types of advanced lung,
melanoma
and bladder tumors. It is expensive, costing $156,000 a year. A test for the mutations targeted by the drug is already available, too, for $300 to $600.
"The drug, made by Merck, is already on the market for select patients with a few types of advanced lung,
melanoma
and bladder tumors. It is expensive, costing $156,000 a year. A test for the mutations targeted by the drug is already available, too, for $300 to $600.
pjoshea13
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
7 years ago
PD1 Treatment
Background: my father was diagnosed with Stage 4 Bowel and Stomach Cancer -
melanoma
in December 2016. he was advised he had up to 12 weeks to live but could try a new treatment called PD1. He had 2 rounds of the PD1 but has been unable to continue due to adverse side effects.
Background: my father was diagnosed with Stage 4 Bowel and Stomach Cancer -
melanoma
in December 2016. he was advised he had up to 12 weeks to live but could try a new treatment called PD1. He had 2 rounds of the PD1 but has been unable to continue due to adverse side effects.
Amanda12222
in
Melanoma UK
7 years ago
Bone marrow transplant
So without knowing that I can't believe he'd use his own with such an aggressive cancer as
melanoma
. I knew my paternal uncle had skin cancer but don't know what kind.But if it was
melanoma
also that means it might be heredity.
So without knowing that I can't believe he'd use his own with such an aggressive cancer as
melanoma
. I knew my paternal uncle had skin cancer but don't know what kind.But if it was
melanoma
also that means it might be heredity.
greygirl
in
CLL Support
7 years ago
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The only perfect cancer statistic is an imperfect one
“Did you hear Bob has metastatic
melanoma
? I bet he wishes he had worn sunscreen!” “I’m sorry to hear that your cancer came back — did you follow your doctor’s recommendations?”
“Did you hear Bob has metastatic
melanoma
? I bet he wishes he had worn sunscreen!” “I’m sorry to hear that your cancer came back — did you follow your doctor’s recommendations?”
joann86
in
SHARE Breast Cancer Support
7 years ago
Community Guidelines
Welcome to the Young Adults with
Community! We’re very glad you have chosen to be a part of our community. The Young Adults with
Melanoma
community - offered by the
Melanoma
Research Foundation and HealthUnlocked (HU) - supports young adults affected by
melanoma
.
Welcome to the Young Adults with
Community! We’re very glad you have chosen to be a part of our community. The Young Adults with
Melanoma
community - offered by the
Melanoma
Research Foundation and HealthUnlocked (HU) - supports young adults affected by
melanoma
.
amcm
in
Young Adults with Melanoma
7 years ago
Community Guidelines
Welcome to the
Caregivers Community! We’re very glad you have chosen to be a part of our community. The
Melanoma
Caregivers community - offered by the
Melanoma
Research Foundation and HealthUnlocked (HU) - supports the caregivers of individuals affected by
melanoma
.
Welcome to the
Caregivers Community! We’re very glad you have chosen to be a part of our community. The
Melanoma
Caregivers community - offered by the
Melanoma
Research Foundation and HealthUnlocked (HU) - supports the caregivers of individuals affected by
melanoma
.
amcm
in
Melanoma Caregivers
7 years ago
The Sun – America’s Leading Cause of Cancer
Tanning also triples the likelihood of developing the most dangerous form of skin cancer,
melanoma
. A
melanoma
starts as a pigmented skin lesion. Early detection and removal can cure this malignancy. However, if untreated,
melanoma
can spread to other parts of the body and cause death.
Tanning also triples the likelihood of developing the most dangerous form of skin cancer,
melanoma
. A
melanoma
starts as a pigmented skin lesion. Early detection and removal can cure this malignancy. However, if untreated,
melanoma
can spread to other parts of the body and cause death.
Heather_HWN
in
HealthWeb Navigator
7 years ago
nivolumab plus ipilimumab compared to pembrolizumab
ICER for nivolumab plus ipilimumab compared to pembrolizumab is likely to be less than £30,000 per QALY gained in the mixed population of BRAF mutation-positive and mutation-negative advanced
melanoma
when the patient access scheme prices were used in the model.
ICER for nivolumab plus ipilimumab compared to pembrolizumab is likely to be less than £30,000 per QALY gained in the mixed population of BRAF mutation-positive and mutation-negative advanced
melanoma
when the patient access scheme prices were used in the model.
Julesgettingthere
in
The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation
7 years ago
One thing being said to you VS What actually happens.
I had a 1.5 cm metastasized
melanoma
on my left lower lung. When surgery was done they could not find it. They cut and cut and finally found a 7 mm lesion on my lung. The doctor also found a black nodule. I have copies of the reports.
I had a 1.5 cm metastasized
melanoma
on my left lower lung. When surgery was done they could not find it. They cut and cut and finally found a 7 mm lesion on my lung. The doctor also found a black nodule. I have copies of the reports.
Danna
in
Lung Conditions Community Forum
7 years ago
Coffeee
Inverse associations were observed on oral, pharyngeal, colon, liver, prostate, endometrial cancer and
melanoma
". But not for lung cancer.} Also odd, is the focus on caffeine, which has been ruled out as having a major role, since decaf drinkers also receive protection.
Inverse associations were observed on oral, pharyngeal, colon, liver, prostate, endometrial cancer and
melanoma
". But not for lung cancer.} Also odd, is the focus on caffeine, which has been ruled out as having a major role, since decaf drinkers also receive protection.
pjoshea13
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
7 years ago
Melanoma/lung cancer
Wanted to give update on my husband's biopsy. We went to his GP & she didn't like the way a spot looked on his head, so did the biopsy & it came back benign!! Praise God!! He's all done with treatments and waiting for scan on the 21st. PRAYING for no more cancer!! 🙏🏻🙌🏻🙏🏻. Gods Blessings to all
Wanted to give update on my husband's biopsy. We went to his GP & she didn't like the way a spot looked on his head, so did the biopsy & it came back benign!! Praise God!! He's all done with treatments and waiting for scan on the 21st. PRAYING for no more cancer!! 🙏🏻🙌🏻🙏🏻. Gods Blessings to all
Jenni_wegner2617
in
Lung Cancer Support
7 years ago
Can someone comment on these blood tests
He has terminal stage four
melanoma
, diabetes and thyroid problems (caused by his treatment). He does very very well and was actually diagnosed stage four in 2007. He is currently showing signs of b12 deficiency.
He has terminal stage four
melanoma
, diabetes and thyroid problems (caused by his treatment). He does very very well and was actually diagnosed stage four in 2007. He is currently showing signs of b12 deficiency.
Nee22
in
Pernicious Anaemia Society
7 years ago
Worried
I lost my Dad in 2014 to
melanoma
and his death was very quick and very traumatic. I still struggle with flashbacks and feel extreme anger at the lack of care he received during his illness. We had no support as a family, the district nurse came to my house once and never again.
I lost my Dad in 2014 to
melanoma
and his death was very quick and very traumatic. I still struggle with flashbacks and feel extreme anger at the lack of care he received during his illness. We had no support as a family, the district nurse came to my house once and never again.
Suey35
in
My Cancer Community
7 years ago
Melanoma and lung cancer
MELANOMA
CANCER: If you know someone who gets
Melanoma
on the skin beware that when it is removed that there are tiny cells left behind that can't be seen. I had
melanoma
in May 2014. It was removed. In 2015 I told my doctor that my right arm was still tender and sore.
MELANOMA
CANCER: If you know someone who gets
Melanoma
on the skin beware that when it is removed that there are tiny cells left behind that can't be seen. I had
melanoma
in May 2014. It was removed. In 2015 I told my doctor that my right arm was still tender and sore.
Danna
in
Lung Conditions Community Forum
7 years ago
DNA Study Finds New SNP Genetic Links to Melanoma
This implicates a potential tumor-suppressive role for BASP1 in
melanoma
,” the researchers said. Read more at https://blog.23andme.com/23andme-research/study-finds-new-genetic-links-to-
melanoma
/#BjeE5poZhWuIZY5l.99
This implicates a potential tumor-suppressive role for BASP1 in
melanoma
,” the researchers said. Read more at https://blog.23andme.com/23andme-research/study-finds-new-genetic-links-to-
melanoma
/#BjeE5poZhWuIZY5l.99
Hidden
in
Lung Cancer Support
7 years ago
My husband and his thyroid problem
A brief history in case it is useful: ocular
melanoma
in 1989, spread to his lung in 2007 with partial lobectomy. Cancer now in his heart, pancreas, psoas muscle, lymph glands, eye and lungs.
A brief history in case it is useful: ocular
melanoma
in 1989, spread to his lung in 2007 with partial lobectomy. Cancer now in his heart, pancreas, psoas muscle, lymph glands, eye and lungs.
Nee22
in
Thyroid UK
7 years ago
New member
My husband is stage 4
melanoma
in lung and brain. Anyone else dealing with this? Pam
My husband is stage 4
melanoma
in lung and brain. Anyone else dealing with this? Pam
Pfrazier
in
Lung Cancer Support
7 years ago
Thank You for your support. Test results are in.
I found out that I have
Melanoma
cancer in my left lung. I cried, my doctor talked about surgery, medicine for the rest of my life, I know have to have a MRI on my brain to make sure it didn't spread to my brain. Has anyone ever had
Melanoma
in their lung.
I found out that I have
Melanoma
cancer in my left lung. I cried, my doctor talked about surgery, medicine for the rest of my life, I know have to have a MRI on my brain to make sure it didn't spread to my brain. Has anyone ever had
Melanoma
in their lung.
Danna
in
Lung Conditions Community Forum
7 years ago
Does anyone have any info whether Interferon is contraindicated if you have a history of PE or other thrombolytic event ?
-- Because of my history of
melanoma
I cannot have hydroxyurea. Any advice greatly appreciated Kind regards Dianne Xx
-- Because of my history of
melanoma
I cannot have hydroxyurea. Any advice greatly appreciated Kind regards Dianne Xx
Dianne-Guisborough
in
MPN Voice
7 years ago
Eye freckle /choroidal nevus
I went for a routine eye exam and the doc said I have an eye freckle inside the back of my eye, it could turn into
melanoma
but rarely does that happen so I shouldn't worry but I can't help it..I feel like I have a time bomb in my eye .
I went for a routine eye exam and the doc said I have an eye freckle inside the back of my eye, it could turn into
melanoma
but rarely does that happen so I shouldn't worry but I can't help it..I feel like I have a time bomb in my eye .
lorree12
in
Anxiety Support
7 years ago
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