melanoma treatment options for someone on immunosuppression drugs after kidney transplant

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    • December 3, 2012 at 8:19 pm
    nsabel
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      Hi– thanks for taking time to look at this question. 

      Hi– thanks for taking time to look at this question. 

      My 70 year old father received a kidney transplant in early 2008 and melanoma was found on his neck and several lymph nodes around his jaw/neck in mid-2009. All impacted areas were surgically removed (at tampa general) and he has been doing well until the most recent pet scan (5 lymph node areas in neck).  We're trying to find someone who understands his situation (metastatic melanoma in a immunosuppressed patient) and can spearhead a treatment plan. He doesnt really have a DR right now who is guiding his through things. Does anyone have experience with this situation? Any DRs you could recommend contacting? He can go anywhere for treatment but lives near tampa  and also in ohio. 

      thanks so much,

      Naomi

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