What is Stage III Melanoma?

[@pmbcalifornia]

This is so helpful in understanding the 4 categories of adjuvent treatment options (PD1s, BRAF inhibitors, CTL or active surveillance). Many thanks for the clarity and transparency, also on the summary of side effects to expect in case of therapy!

[@genefeldman2112]

I was recently diagnosed with Stage 3C melanoma. This information was very well presented and extremely informative. Unfortunately my surgeon did not mention anything about possibly having the Keytruda prior to surgery. From everything I’ve read about this, it is showing great promise but perhaps it is too soon to be used. My surgery was 3/22/23 and they removed 60 nodes. 3 were positive for melanoma. Currently doing radiation and Keytruda.

[@FromTheClinicToTheLivingroom]

Thank you for the comment. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me-www.aimatmelanoma.org/support-resources/talk-to-a-medical-expert/

[@yug15.]

ur health status plzzz

[@yug15.]

ur health status plz

[@genefeldman2112]

I just had my 16 month PET Scan. I was NED (no evidence of disease). They don’t use the word “remission” anymore. I was very pleased but I also know the reality of how relentless melanoma can be. I am very optimistic and I am enjoining every bite of life I can get. There are issues. Some major. After 15 infusions (one every 3 weeks) I developed severe Rheumatoid Arthritis due to Keytruda. I am working with an RA doctor but so far no luck. They put me on a very high 6 week prednisone regiment. That suppressed my immune system and I ended up in the hospital for 7 days with 3 infections. Ecoli, Sepsis and viral meningitis. I hardly remember any of it and it took me over 2 months to recover. Apparently it could have killed me. But with all that I’m alive and living the best life I can. 10 years ago I probably wouldn’t be around to reply to this comment.

[@yug15.]

@@genefeldman2112 yes 🙌

[@Jay_Mac1775]

My dad was diagnosed with metastatic melanoma today, watching this and the stage four one so I know what’s to be known. Thankfully he’s gonna see specialists (I can’t remember the name of it) from UCLA

[@FromTheClinicToTheLivingroom]

I did record a Stage IV video as well on this channel. If you need more information on Stage IV: www.aimatmelanoma.org/stages-of-melanoma/stage-iv/

[@yug15.]

@@Jay_Mac1775 ur dad health

[@Jay_Mac1775]

@@yug15. uh well it’s not getting any bigger but the treatment caused him to get really sick at one point and he’s had a seizure so his brain isn’t working as great as it used to but he’s doing better

[@dieterrauch5105]

Thank you 18lymph nodes removed lumps have appeared have removed lumps 7times.had a very severe reation to immunotherapy.

[@yug15.]

@@dieterrauch5105 ur health is ok

[@MrRrrr698]

Is stage 3 melanoma a death sentence?? My mother got diagnosed with it

[@FromTheClinicToTheLivingroom]

No it is not a "death sentence" - please contact Melissa directly to discuss what Stage III melanoma is, the treatment options and any other questions you have. www.aimatmelanoma.org/support-resources/talk-to-a-medical-expert/