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@wgv

Just been diagnosed with stage 4 melanoma. I'm 71 yrs old. Just had my 1st infusion of immunotherapy and it's kicking my but. Any tips on how to get through this is greatly appreciated.

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I can relate, @wgv. I'm 68 and was diagnosed with Stage 4 melanoma a few months back, also receiving immunotherapy - Keytruda. I think I can find a website I uncovered that had a list of potential adverse reactions you can be on the outlook for in case you experience any (no everyone does) which is geared to the specific type of immunotherapy you're undergoing.

Also, did you know there's an online support group the second Tuesday of the month led by a licensed social worker at Mayo? It's open to even non-Mayo patients. It ought to be listed under th Events section on the Mayo Clinic Connect page.

Would you be interested in either of these?