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I have 4th stage metastatic melanoma. I have been in immunotherapy since April 24th, 2024. Prior to that, I was in hospice. Today, one year later, I’m very much alive thanks to the immunotherapy treatment.
The initial three treatments were with a combination of Opdivo and Yervoy, each three weeks apart. It ended in June followed by a two year program of Opdivo by itself. It’s ongoing and will end during June 2026. Each session are four weeks apart. My recent pet scan (April 1st,2025) showed my two tumors were reduced to scar tissue and the lymph nodes clear. Additionally, no new metastases were found.
I asked my oncologist about new treatments. She said , as of now, immunotherapy is the best one for superficial spreading melanoma…..least for me given the results thus far. However, she’s always reading about what’s new, in trials etc.
If you’re interested in knowing more about my journey thus far, please review my profile.
All the best to everyone. I’m rooting for you.
I always feel so much more positive when I read your posts, Donald. Way to be supportive to all of us who have family members facing melanoma! Thank you! Have a good day!
There are several cutting-edge treatment options available for melanoma that you can discuss with your doctor, including immunotherapy (which helps strengthen your immune system to fight cancer cells) and targeted therapy (which is tailored based on your specific genetic markers). Clinical trials also offer access to Show Full Answer
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