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Jud Keith

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80 year old male. Very healthy before melonoma in March of 2019, age 78. 3 operations in Sept 2019, Oct, and then Nov. Removed 15 lymph nodes under right arm, put in port and drain. Several weeks later took out drain. In January 2020 started monthly immunotherapy, Opdivo. After first 2 months started developing rash on arms, legs,back, and chest.The rash was the only side effect I had with the Opdivo. December 2020 ended my 12th immunotherapy, had a CT scan and my doctor said it appeared I was cancer free. Great news!

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Initial Diagnosis Month

July

Initial Diagnosis Year

2019

Stage at Diagnosis

Unknown Stage

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