Melanoma

What should I expect from my husband's first immunotherapy?

My husband David has melanoma on his right arm and we have a pet scan in a week and start immunotherapy 2 days after so we’re very new to this !

What are the treatment options and progression for metastatic cutaneous melanoma?

I have mCC and would like to get more information about treatments and progression of the diease

Can Optivo cause heart attacks and what are my options?

I was diagnosed with stage 3 melanoma last Oct. Started Optivo infusions but had a heart attack in June and all the Doctors think the Optivo was the cause. I’ve been off the drug since then but am so worried, since I’ve been told that I needed to be on immunotherapy for a year, at least. Having a PET scan this week.

Pregnant, Diagnosed with Stage 4 Melanoma—Any Hope?

July 18,2026 I was recently diagnosed with metastic melanoma, I found I was pregnant at the end of April found a mass at 6 week scan had a surgery in June to remove mass as well as both my ovaries and right fallopian tube as well as peritoneum biopsy and lymph nodes removed. Had a brain mri and chest ct yesterday which showed small lesions on my all under 6mm largest being 6mm starting radiation Monday and have already had first dual immunotherapy treatment. I also have masses on both adrenal glands and swollen lymph nodes in chest/ armpits. Looking for hope stage 4 metastatic melanoma

How long can you stay on Opdualag? Anyone downgraded from stage 4?

Question: Is there a limit to how long you can be on Opdualog? It’s been 4 years for me and I am clear at this point? Also, is anyone with stage 4 completely cured or downgraded?

How are you coping while waiting for your PET scan results?

How is everyone doing? I’m waiting for my 6/1 PET scan 🙏🍀

How do you cope with unexpected stage 4 melanoma diagnosis and side effects?

Hi. I’m Marko and I have a stage 4 melanoma in my lung. I had no symptoms. I was getting an X-ray of my shoulder and got a call that I had a spot on my lung. Surprise! I had one infusion of immunotherapy and had a bunch of horrific side effects including

How is chemotherapy working for melanoma after organ transplants?

I was diagnosed in early January 2026 with Melanoma. I had an issue two years before in which the melanoma was diagnosed, and removed from my shoulder and the lymph nodes were biopsy and cleared. I now received Chemotherapy, immunotherapy was not an option due to me having both liver and kidney transplants over the years. The odds were low on Chemotherapy working, but I have had 3 treatments now and thing are looking positive. I know I have a long way to go but I’m not going to give up!

How do I cope with stage 4 melanoma and find support who understands?

Just wanted to introduce myself, I am Jacquie and November 20th 2025 my life changed when I was told I had a mass in my liver then December 1st of 2025 I was told I have stage 4 melanoma with spots on my lung, spine, kidney and a mass on my left eye which about three years ago I was told it was fluid buildup in my eye. I had to do three rounds of radiation and I started immunotherapy Feb 3rd, I go every three weeks to do that. I am just looking for a community who understands the side effects and the emotional ups and downs I am going through. I have a great support team, but they sometimes see my strength and I guess they forget I am dealing with this.

Can a port cause blood clots during cancer treatment?

#4 I was given a port...I decided to not look at side effects as I wanted to listen to my body and not what I read. I did have an odd symptom in my room hand so they did an ultrasound of my arm and hand. I remember the technician going back to my arm pit and takilolng a lot of pictures. I had a blood clot! In a rare place, most likely from my port. So now I'm on Eloquis. So much more to share but this is getting too long... Anyways, 6 months to live, but could be more. I am a very positive person.. Oncologist said that could help. Long story short.. after 2 immunotherapy treatments (too late for chemo or radiation). They were all gone. More to tell but I am running out of space!