WBR didn’t work. after 1 trmt of Yervoy more brain tumors were found, now just finished first month on Zelboraf. Success anyone?
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WBR didn’t work. after 1 trmt of Yervoy more brain tumors were found, now just finished first month on Zelboraf. Success anyone?

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    • June 7, 2013 at 1:13 am
    fairlinda
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      Bill was only diagnosed on 4-1-13.  Maybe 5 brain tumors, one lymph gland, lungs.  Did WBR to no avail.  Started Yervoy.  Because of a fall at home, another CT done on 5/2 and not only were there new tumors but the first ones had grown.  Doc said he wouldnt live to benefit from Yervoy so we switched to the faster acting Zelboraf.  Just finished our first month and nothing is better.  The new tumor(s) caused his left side to not cooperate at all. He still has strength, it just can't get a signal.  Now his right side is showing signs of weakness.

      Bill was only diagnosed on 4-1-13.  Maybe 5 brain tumors, one lymph gland, lungs.  Did WBR to no avail.  Started Yervoy.  Because of a fall at home, another CT done on 5/2 and not only were there new tumors but the first ones had grown.  Doc said he wouldnt live to benefit from Yervoy so we switched to the faster acting Zelboraf.  Just finished our first month and nothing is better.  The new tumor(s) caused his left side to not cooperate at all. He still has strength, it just can't get a signal.  Now his right side is showing signs of weakness.  I am still trying to maintain him at home but transfers have become challenging at best.  Anyone have improvement after a month while matters seemed to be worsening?  I'm so looking for hope.

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