RodG

My husband also developed uveitis while on taf/mek…treated with prednisone drops. Very important to have this side affect checked out as he developed a blind spot which may be permanent.

My husband was diagnosed with Stage 3c mm on the heel of his left foot in June 2002. Within 6 weeks of surgery with WLE his groin ymph nodes enlarged and it was determined that the melanoma had spread. Not having faith in interferon he opted not to have his nodes removed and tried various natural supplements and healing modalities. To this day we have no idea what may have worked in his favour but he had no evidence of disease for 9 years following the initial surgery. In March 2011 the melanoma returned as a small tumour close to the original primary. Again he opted for surgery only. This was done a few times between 2011 and 2017, until  scans revealed tumours in his abdomen and another in his foot which could not be surgically removed. The amazing advancement in melanoma treatment during those 16 years gave us the opportunity to try immuno and targeted therapy, both of which were longingly awaited by many for years. Stay positive, be a warrior and set goals (my husband was determined to see his little girl graduate from high school in 2008). He saw that and the arrival of his grandson 5 years later. Keep on keeping on….