thecancerguy's Journey with Skin Cancer - Melanoma
Survivor: Skin Cancer - Melanoma
Patient Info: Finished active treatment less than 5 years ago, Diagnosed: about 7 years ago, Male, Age: 58
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Cancer has spread/Metastasized
Oh No
Stage IV. Was expected to die within a year or so. It's been over 2 years now and I'm doing pretty well.
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Side Effects
I had about 10 side effects...some very difficult. Was on Opdivo for 1.5 years. Minimal side effects with this.