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    • May 3, 2015 at 9:23 pm
    vince1962
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      Would like to know whats out there if there is anything!! what type of treatment stage 4 melanoma and hep-c is there a combo or single type treatment. Any advice, Thanks

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        • May 3, 2015 at 11:33 pm
        arthurjedi007
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          Im not sure what limits the hep c causes. I assume the standard treatments are available. The new ones are if braf positive the taf mek combo and zelboraf. The immunotherapies of yervoy and the pd1s and the older il2. Also some other older stuff.

          For trials the best results is the yervoy pd1 combo. But it has high toxicity but they say they can be managed but need an experienced team.

          You should probably see a melanoma specialist. Might want to consider one of the big clinics depending on your geography or willing to travel. Also they might be more familiar with hep c. Some biggies are mda in Houston. Msk in New York. Mofffitt in Tampa. La clinic maybe.

          Artie

            • May 4, 2015 at 12:14 am
            vince1962
            Participant

              Thanks arthurjedi007, Yeah the main reason I was asking is because since the liver is comprimised with the hep-c is that going to be a deal breaker on some of the treatments out there, and i,m also braf neg.

              • May 5, 2015 at 6:19 pm
              arthurjedi007
              Participant

                The standard treatments the doc would have more control and be able to take that into consideration to stay on the med although your liver numbers get bad although it may become a deal breaker. At least thst would be up to your doc. For trials it could be a deal breaker because you are dealing with trials. You might want to think about one shot treatments like til with doc Rosenberg or maybe that virus treatment at huntsman in Utah. At least with those you get the full treatment in a relatively short amount of time.

                Artie

                • May 5, 2015 at 6:19 pm
                arthurjedi007
                Participant

                  The standard treatments the doc would have more control and be able to take that into consideration to stay on the med although your liver numbers get bad although it may become a deal breaker. At least thst would be up to your doc. For trials it could be a deal breaker because you are dealing with trials. You might want to think about one shot treatments like til with doc Rosenberg or maybe that virus treatment at huntsman in Utah. At least with those you get the full treatment in a relatively short amount of time.

                  Artie

                  • May 5, 2015 at 6:19 pm
                  arthurjedi007
                  Participant

                    The standard treatments the doc would have more control and be able to take that into consideration to stay on the med although your liver numbers get bad although it may become a deal breaker. At least thst would be up to your doc. For trials it could be a deal breaker because you are dealing with trials. You might want to think about one shot treatments like til with doc Rosenberg or maybe that virus treatment at huntsman in Utah. At least with those you get the full treatment in a relatively short amount of time.

                    Artie

                    • May 4, 2015 at 12:14 am
                    vince1962
                    Participant

                      Thanks arthurjedi007, Yeah the main reason I was asking is because since the liver is comprimised with the hep-c is that going to be a deal breaker on some of the treatments out there, and i,m also braf neg.

                      • May 4, 2015 at 12:14 am
                      vince1962
                      Participant

                        Thanks arthurjedi007, Yeah the main reason I was asking is because since the liver is comprimised with the hep-c is that going to be a deal breaker on some of the treatments out there, and i,m also braf neg.

                      • May 3, 2015 at 11:33 pm
                      arthurjedi007
                      Participant

                        Im not sure what limits the hep c causes. I assume the standard treatments are available. The new ones are if braf positive the taf mek combo and zelboraf. The immunotherapies of yervoy and the pd1s and the older il2. Also some other older stuff.

                        For trials the best results is the yervoy pd1 combo. But it has high toxicity but they say they can be managed but need an experienced team.

                        You should probably see a melanoma specialist. Might want to consider one of the big clinics depending on your geography or willing to travel. Also they might be more familiar with hep c. Some biggies are mda in Houston. Msk in New York. Mofffitt in Tampa. La clinic maybe.

                        Artie

                        • May 3, 2015 at 11:33 pm
                        arthurjedi007
                        Participant

                          Im not sure what limits the hep c causes. I assume the standard treatments are available. The new ones are if braf positive the taf mek combo and zelboraf. The immunotherapies of yervoy and the pd1s and the older il2. Also some other older stuff.

                          For trials the best results is the yervoy pd1 combo. But it has high toxicity but they say they can be managed but need an experienced team.

                          You should probably see a melanoma specialist. Might want to consider one of the big clinics depending on your geography or willing to travel. Also they might be more familiar with hep c. Some biggies are mda in Houston. Msk in New York. Mofffitt in Tampa. La clinic maybe.

                          Artie

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