gardensNcats - Patient: Skin Cancer - Melanoma- Currently in active treatment (initial surgery, receiving chemo rounds/radiation)

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- Patient: Skin Cancer - Melanoma
- Patient Info: Currently in active treatment (initial surgery, receiving chemo rounds/radiation), Diagnosed: over 12 years ago, Female, Age: 63, Stage IV, BRAF mutation positive: No, c-kit positive: No
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- Patient: Skin Cancer - Melanoma
- Patient Info: Currently in active treatment (initial surgery, receiving chemo rounds/radiation), Diagnosed: over 12 years ago, Female, Age: 63, Stage IV, BRAF mutation positive: No, c-kit positive: No
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Question: Stage IV metastatic brain & lymph nodes lungs
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about 4 years ago
gardensNcats wrote on Huey's wall

I have been living with melanoma for 8 years. I have gathered many experiences on my journey. If I can help answer questions please feel free to reach out. All the best to you.
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Question: If you are taking Ipilimumab (also known as Yervoy) and are experiencing intense itching, what have you found that relieves the itching?
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about 8 years ago
gardensNcats asked a questionSkin Cancer - Melanoma

If you are taking Ipilimumab (also known as Yervoy) and are experiencing intense itching, what have you found that relieves the itching?
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about 8 years ago
- carm
  
  Hello, I'm not on the drug but I am an oncology nurse and most patients have told me that Benedryl or Gold Bond medicated powder or creams have helped and some oncologists prescribe Atarax for the itching. You need to discuss this with your oncologist and let your onc recommend something to combat this common side effect. Good luck, Carm.
  
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