Malignant melanoma of the choroid in the eye
My husband was diagnosed with a malignant melanoma in his eye last May. He had a radioactive plate inserted in his eye for four days the beginning of June. The melanoma has a 50% chance of spreading to the lungs, lymph nodes and liver. Has anyone in this group experienced this diagnosis?
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@dontteachhate45, I'm sorry to hear that metastasis to the liver has been confirmed. Here are some questions to consider asking:
- Do I need any additional tests?
- What are my treatment options?
- What are the potential side effects of each treatment option?
- Is there one treatment you feel is best for me?
- How long can I take to decide on a treatment option?
- How aggressive is metastatic melanoma?
- What signs and symptoms should I keep an eye out for?
- What are the next steps?
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1 ReactionWelcome to Connect, @gigivandame. You mentioned that you’d like to follow the Cancer Support group. Simply by typing your first post, you should automatically be included in the group. However, there are a couple of ways to make sure.
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Are you being treated for or have a cancerous condition?
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2 ReactionsI’m only 10 months post radiation and going every 3 months for CT chest, MRI abdomen and blood work. So far, so good.
I wish I knew what questions you should ask other than prognosis. Google search should help you find some info to help you with questions.
My prayers are with you.
I want to follow Cancer support group to be notified about new activity.
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1 ReactionMy melanoma spread to my liver. Iwas cancer free for 5 years. I am located in MN. I am waiting to find out when my appointment is with an oncologist. What questions did you ask?
It was confirmed last Friday. My doctor said she referred my case to the oncology department.
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1 ReactionI saw that! It was a good show.
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1 ReactionHi @dontteachhate45, I'm tagging fellow members @twocents @sunflower319 @tiredfarmer @me1229, who also have experience with melonoma of the eye that has spread to share their experiences with you.
Don, has the spread to your liver been confirmed? I know you were waiting for the results. What is the plan moving forward?
Hi. I was diagnosed and treated in 2018. I had the radiation patch and was cancer free up until today. It has spread to my liver. Is there any body still on here I can talk to? I have so many questions. I also have Multiple Sclerosis and I am worried about how this may affect it.
Has anyone had it spread to their brain? I'm so scared.
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2 ReactionsI am waiting to hear what the results are of my byopsy. how did your therapy work for you? I'm so scared.