MRF-Logo2019-Horizontal-RGB
magpie1661
REGISTER
The information on this site is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Content within the patient forum is user-generated and has not been reviewed by medical professionals. Other sections of the Melanoma Research Foundation website include information that has been reviewed by medical professionals as appropriate. All medical decisions should be made in consultation with your doctor or other qualified medical professional.

magpie1661

Forum Replies Created

Viewing 1 reply thread
  • Replies
      • October 6, 2010 at 12:24 pm
      magpie1661
      Participant

        I am so sorry that your husband and family are having to go through this.  My husband completed his 4 weeks of high dose and the low dose 3x a week with very few side effects.  The first four weeks, he scheduled the dose towards the end of the day as he didn't want to miss work.  In the beginning he would have flulike symptoms kick in about an hour and a half after receiving the dose,  he would go straight to bed and was feeling much better the next morning.  He didn't miss a day of work and even resumed officiating basketball. He didn't receive any pet scans until he had been off the Interferon for six weeks.  If I were to do this again, I would insist that pet scans be done.  When he did receive the pet scan results, his melanoma had spread. Remember, no two bodies are alike, and there's no guarantee of ned.  Trust his and your instincts and don't be afraid to question his doctor.

        • October 6, 2010 at 12:24 pm
        magpie1661
        Participant

          I am so sorry that your husband and family are having to go through this.  My husband completed his 4 weeks of high dose and the low dose 3x a week with very few side effects.  The first four weeks, he scheduled the dose towards the end of the day as he didn't want to miss work.  In the beginning he would have flulike symptoms kick in about an hour and a half after receiving the dose,  he would go straight to bed and was feeling much better the next morning.  He didn't miss a day of work and even resumed officiating basketball. He didn't receive any pet scans until he had been off the Interferon for six weeks.  If I were to do this again, I would insist that pet scans be done.  When he did receive the pet scan results, his melanoma had spread. Remember, no two bodies are alike, and there's no guarantee of ned.  Trust his and your instincts and don't be afraid to question his doctor.

      Viewing 1 reply thread
      About the MRF Patient Forum

      The MRF Patient Forum is the oldest and largest online community of people affected by melanoma. It is designed to provide peer support and information to caregivers, patients, family and friends. There is no better place to discuss different parts of your journey with this cancer and find the friends and support resources to make that journey more bearable.

      The information on the forum is open and accessible to everyone. To add a new topic or to post a reply, you must be a registered user. Please note that you will be able to post both topics and replies anonymously even though you are logged in. All posts must abide by MRF posting policies.

      Popular Topics