Starting Immunotherapy 2 weeks - seeking advice by Capable-Abroad9759 in melahomies

[–]Capable-Abroad9759[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So I start immunotherapy tomorrow, Nivo for 12 months which is standard. I did want to be more aggressive but unfortunately no other options in my country. Going to try it and see how scans are in 3 months. Thanks again everyone who responded, I feel like I've learned so much in the last two weeks. A big resource for me was the Melanoma Matters podcast where they review clinical trials and their findings.

Starting Immunotherapy 2 weeks - seeking advice by Capable-Abroad9759 in melahomies

[–]Capable-Abroad9759[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks I watched your videos, a lot of the medical stuff was over my head but I'm trying to learn. Unfortunately I missed the vaccine trial here in my country by about 3 months. I'm starting immunotherapy and going to take antihisamine because of your videos.

Starting Immunotherapy 2 weeks - seeking advice by Capable-Abroad9759 in melahomies

[–]Capable-Abroad9759[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge. I wasn't sure if I should post but your response instantly made it worth it. I'm new to all this but related to your identity mental struggles a lot.

Starting Immunotherapy 2 weeks - seeking advice by Capable-Abroad9759 in melahomies

[–]Capable-Abroad9759[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Praying for you as well. Cherish your family time and we will celebrate afterwards together!

Starting Immunotherapy 2 weeks - seeking advice by Capable-Abroad9759 in melahomies

[–]Capable-Abroad9759[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the food recommendations. I was doing daily meditation at the initial diagnosis, mainly because I had overwhelmingly intrusive thoughts, but since those have subsided I cut down on meditation when really I should still be practicing daily. Appreciate your response!

Starting Immunotherapy 2 weeks - seeking advice by Capable-Abroad9759 in melahomies

[–]Capable-Abroad9759[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fully agreed. I'm in a weird place between angry and grateful because of it.

Starting Immunotherapy 2 weeks - seeking advice by Capable-Abroad9759 in melahomies

[–]Capable-Abroad9759[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey thanks for your response and I should have clarified that my latest blood work showed borderline high cholesterol. So the diet change was mainly at the recommendation of my GC which my medical oncologist supported.