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My Back Pain Is Intense. Now My Dr Is Saying If This Is Related To Multiple Myeloma It May Mean Radiation. Also What Is An M Spike?
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Does Elevating Heart Rate >102 During Exercise Damage Or Strengthen A CAD Heart Of A 78 Year Old Male.
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A MyMelanomaTeam Member

Sorry wrong group

posted April 27
My Question Is What Percentage Of People Show No Signs Of Melanoma On Their Skin Or Outside Of Their Body But Have It Internal?
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A MyMelanomaTeam Member

My initial diagnosis was due to an external tumor (a mole had begun growing over the course of a year before I acted) but ALL 12+ subsequent tumors (including in lung, pancreas, liver, kidney… read more

posted April 30
Anybody Acquire Shingles During Their Cancer? All I Need. I Just Did & I Have Had Shingles Vaccines.
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A MyMelanomaTeam Member

The new one works. The old one didnt.

posted April 17
Did Anyone Else Ever Get Symptoms Of Bone Aches 2 Years Into Treatment? I Can’t Tell If My Hips Hurt From Arthritis Or From The Cancer.
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It's not uncommon for some melanoma treatments to cause joint and muscle pain, which can affect areas like your hips. This discomfort can arise during treatment or even months to years after treatment… read more

posted April 11
I Am Really Scared And Sick About My Mom Please Any Tips Would Be Greatly Appreciated?
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Yesterday 04/08/2024 my mother who is pretty healthy at 78 years old was diagnosed with stage 4 melanoma. They said it's 2.2 mm into the dermis. I cannot grasp with this happening and been so sick and trying to be strong for her but I feel like I've been the one diagnosed. We are waiting on insurance approval to send her for surgery and see if it's spread. Thank you for letting me vent as I have been so sick.

A MyMelanomaTeam Member

Hi Frederick you are such a doll and thank you 4 responding. It feels good to know we're not alone and I hope everything works out well 4 you. Healing fairy dust your way!

posted April 10
I Have Metastatic Melanoma In Arm Lymph Nodes. What Should Be Most Important Questions To Ask Oncologist Before Agreeing To Treatment Plan?
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A MyMelanomaTeam Member

good for you god bless

posted April 7
If U Diagnosed With Melanoma In Early Stages If Its Cut Out During Surgery Does It End The Chances Of More Coming Back
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The answer is NO. Very likely to come back. Especially if it is near a major blood source. I had a tumor in my right lung. Removed with 2" margins. I began opdivo and five months later had tumors on… read more

posted April 22
Has Anyone Else Have Painful Neuropathy From Chemotherapy? It Is Beyond Endurance From The Time I Wake Up Till I Go To Sleep.
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I have tried many topical creams, ointments and serums. Sometimes I get relief for only a short time. I have been told the chemotherapy's I have had caused this. 😏

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That is my worse symptom of this evil cancer monster! Mine is mainly in one leg, from my hip socket all the way to my ankle! Numbness in toes and fingers, I can live with that but the leg pain is… read more

posted March 25
How Has Living With Melanoma Affected Your Day-to-day Routines?
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I became very conscious of covering keeping skin covered and protected. Ultimately made no difference aside from not having other cutaneous malignancies. Now, my mobility is reduced, pain is pretty… read more

posted April 6
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