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    scrapnmom
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      Hello,

      My husband has Stabe IV nodular melanoma and has been put on target treament as the immunitherapy did not worked, acted like a catalyst. He has cancer in lungs, nodes, liver, sternum, vertebrae and kidneys. His LDH was 1103 when cancer was at its worst but came down to 179 in October while on the targeted meds, the doc cut his dose down by a pill to see if it would help with side effects. His LDH went from 226 last week to 328 this week. She put him back on the full dose this week. She has told us once these stop working the only thing left is a trial IF we can find one. She also said she wouldn't put him back on the immuniotherapy as he blew through it and would not stop and start the targeted. She told us not to worry about the LDH number but she is more concerned about the liver function numbers which are improving. The most recent scans show the cancer has regressed but there is still a great deal present in his body in his nodes, lungs, liver and bones. He actually feels really good.

      The yo-yo effect on our emotions is horrible and it is really taking a toll on our kids. It is just such a horrible disease. I would appreciate any advice, encouragement or words of wisdome and of course, prayers are always welcome.

      Thank you for listening.

      Kimberly

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