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Gigi17

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Dermatologist tested a mole I had on my back. Turned out to be melanoma. Had spread to my lymph nodes. The initial spot has micro metastasis. They removed 17 of my lymphnodes from my right armpit. As of now NED. I started yervoy and opdivo trIal. I have had 3 treatments so far. I start my second cycle on the 17th. Have had horrible headaches sines the first session accompanied by eye, neck, and ear pain. I now have hyperthyroidism and my liver numbers are above normal.

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Gigi17
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Initial Diagnosis Month

June
Stage at Diagnosis

Stage 3
Current Stage

Unknown Stage
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