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      • March 1, 2017 at 5:03 am
      catherineadele
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        I understand why you are in shock and panic.  Melanoma is a very serious illness, however there has been very good results with the opvido/yervoy.  I encourage you to always maintain hope, that no matter how hard the days get for your mom as she undergoes treatment, she needs someone besides her Dr's. to give her hope and encouragement thru-out the treatment.  Don't let the fear paralyze you…..take control and always be positive…she needs that. There are many melanoma centers for excellence and Sloan is one of them..the work these centers do is AMAZING and MIRACULOUS.  Blessings to you and your Mom as you embark on a new journey together.

        • March 1, 2017 at 5:42 pm
        catherineadele
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          They usually deem something unresectable if it is to large or the tumor is in a spot that they cannot get to or is near an adjoining organ that would makes its resection impossible.

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