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I'm glad you mentioned this. My father just recently passed away from this terrible disease. But if this was just a few years ago he would of had almost zero tr
by jreed91 13y ago
I'm glad you mentioned this. My father just recently passed away from this terrible disease. But if this was just a few years ago he would of had almost zero treatment options. So many new treatment options are coming out. Be sure to get with a specialist they are the only ones who really understand this disease. Also look into PD-1 inhibitors they are only in clinical trials but have shown a lot of promise as well. Stay strong you're not gone yet and even though it might seem like it's the end, it's not.
- glaugh 13y agoAs of yesterday, PD-1 drugs are now available for compassionate use, too: http://smh.com.au/national/bittersweet-victory-for-save-lockys-dad-campaign-comes-too-late-for-nick-auden-20140313-34o4o.html http://smh.com.au/national/bittersweet-victory-for-save-lock... They have pretty absurdly high success rates.
- karmajunkie 13y agoand it was only a couple of months ago that BRAF and MEK combo therapies were FDA approved... after decades of melanoma being a diagnosis without a lot of hope, the last couple of years have seen some really amazing advances.