Corticosteroids and Phase 3A
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Corticosteroids and Phase 3A

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    • November 7, 2011 at 5:39 pm
    prh126
    Participant

      Diagnosed with Stage 3A am trying to find a clinical trial – many trrials require that my inhaled corticosteroid prescriptions for asthma allergy be discontinued.  I guess my question revolves around the use of the corticosteroids if I don't get into a trial – will their continued use inhibit / suppress the immune system's ability to "fight" any possible lingering mm cells ?  

      Thanx – Paul

      Diagnosed with Stage 3A am trying to find a clinical trial – many trrials require that my inhaled corticosteroid prescriptions for asthma allergy be discontinued.  I guess my question revolves around the use of the corticosteroids if I don't get into a trial – will their continued use inhibit / suppress the immune system's ability to "fight" any possible lingering mm cells ?  

      Thanx – Paul

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        • November 7, 2011 at 5:41 pm
        prh126
        Participant

          I meant "Stage" 3A in the topic line – sorry

          • November 7, 2011 at 5:41 pm
          prh126
          Participant

            I meant "Stage" 3A in the topic line – sorry

            • November 7, 2011 at 5:41 pm
            prh126
            Participant

              I meant "Stage" 3A in the topic line – sorry

              • November 7, 2011 at 6:36 pm
              washoegal
              Participant

                Most of the trails, if not all,  if you read carefully  that are for stage 3 folks are for nonresectable melanoma.  Most of the trials that refer to no steroids usually are referring to oral steroids that are used primarily in brain cancer and some bone cancers.  If you find a trail that you might qualify for it would be worth call.

                Regarding the inhaled steroids, other people probably know more, but these steroids work on a specific system rather than your entire body.  They are considered safer.  If you are Stage 3A, that means you only had microscopic cells in your lymph nodes.  With luck, there are no lingering cells. 

                As you will read here, there is no out guessing this beast, but if you have a good specialist and stay current on your scans you can at least stay on top of it.

                Good Luck

                Mary

                Stage 3a

                18 mos.

                • November 7, 2011 at 6:36 pm
                washoegal
                Participant

                  Most of the trails, if not all,  if you read carefully  that are for stage 3 folks are for nonresectable melanoma.  Most of the trials that refer to no steroids usually are referring to oral steroids that are used primarily in brain cancer and some bone cancers.  If you find a trail that you might qualify for it would be worth call.

                  Regarding the inhaled steroids, other people probably know more, but these steroids work on a specific system rather than your entire body.  They are considered safer.  If you are Stage 3A, that means you only had microscopic cells in your lymph nodes.  With luck, there are no lingering cells. 

                  As you will read here, there is no out guessing this beast, but if you have a good specialist and stay current on your scans you can at least stay on top of it.

                  Good Luck

                  Mary

                  Stage 3a

                  18 mos.

                  • November 7, 2011 at 6:36 pm
                  washoegal
                  Participant

                    Most of the trails, if not all,  if you read carefully  that are for stage 3 folks are for nonresectable melanoma.  Most of the trials that refer to no steroids usually are referring to oral steroids that are used primarily in brain cancer and some bone cancers.  If you find a trail that you might qualify for it would be worth call.

                    Regarding the inhaled steroids, other people probably know more, but these steroids work on a specific system rather than your entire body.  They are considered safer.  If you are Stage 3A, that means you only had microscopic cells in your lymph nodes.  With luck, there are no lingering cells. 

                    As you will read here, there is no out guessing this beast, but if you have a good specialist and stay current on your scans you can at least stay on top of it.

                    Good Luck

                    Mary

                    Stage 3a

                    18 mos.

                    • November 8, 2011 at 11:19 pm
                    Jim M.
                    Participant

                      Hi Paul,

                       I was using Nasonex ( a corticosteroid) and my oncologist required that I discontinue it before beginning a  clinical trial with Yervoy. His reasoning is all corticosteroids are bad for melanoma, negatively affecting the immune system's ability to fight cancer cells. My oncologist is Jeffrey Weber. You can email him at: [email protected]

                      God Bless,

                       Jim M.

                      • November 8, 2011 at 11:19 pm
                      Jim M.
                      Participant

                        Hi Paul,

                         I was using Nasonex ( a corticosteroid) and my oncologist required that I discontinue it before beginning a  clinical trial with Yervoy. His reasoning is all corticosteroids are bad for melanoma, negatively affecting the immune system's ability to fight cancer cells. My oncologist is Jeffrey Weber. You can email him at: [email protected]

                        God Bless,

                         Jim M.

                        • November 8, 2011 at 11:19 pm
                        Jim M.
                        Participant

                          Hi Paul,

                           I was using Nasonex ( a corticosteroid) and my oncologist required that I discontinue it before beginning a  clinical trial with Yervoy. His reasoning is all corticosteroids are bad for melanoma, negatively affecting the immune system's ability to fight cancer cells. My oncologist is Jeffrey Weber. You can email him at: [email protected]

                          God Bless,

                           Jim M.

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