I read in a past post that Melanoma is radioresistant …. So chances are Whole Brain radiation is not very effective…. My husband just was told he has 24 tumors in his brain… Going to start on Monday.
If you have any thought or input… It would be greatly appreciated.
I'm hoping for the best for your husband. Just curious, though. Why radiation, and not one of the immunotherapy drugs? (Yervoy, Keytruda, Opdivo) Or have they already been tried?
I'm hoping for the best for your husband. Just curious, though. Why radiation, and not one of the immunotherapy drugs? (Yervoy, Keytruda, Opdivo) Or have they already been tried?
He has had 4 doses of Keytruda. He was supposed to have his 5 th dose tomorrow. Has been throwing up for the last month… On and off. Dr sent him for a Brain MRI yesterday.(had a brain MRI in May .. Two tiny nodules were there they said wait and recheck). Dr.said Ketruda not working…. ??? Was on Opdivo had Colitis switched to Keytruda… Cancer did spread to small bowel on Keytruda… (Also spread to spleen and lining of stomach on Opdivo) Now this blow out in the brain… Needless to say we are devastated . Nurse told me no more Keytruda.
He has had 4 doses of Keytruda. He was supposed to have his 5 th dose tomorrow. Has been throwing up for the last month… On and off. Dr sent him for a Brain MRI yesterday.(had a brain MRI in May .. Two tiny nodules were there they said wait and recheck). Dr.said Ketruda not working…. ??? Was on Opdivo had Colitis switched to Keytruda… Cancer did spread to small bowel on Keytruda… (Also spread to spleen and lining of stomach on Opdivo) Now this blow out in the brain… Needless to say we are devastated . Nurse told me no more Keytruda.
Is stereotactic or gamma knife a option? I dont know much about brain mets but there is a person on this site who’s mom had like 17-20 brain mets successfully treated by stereo or gamma knife
Is stereotactic or gamma knife a option? I dont know much about brain mets but there is a person on this site who’s mom had like 17-20 brain mets successfully treated by stereo or gamma knife
Is stereotactic or gamma knife a option? I dont know much about brain mets but there is a person on this site who’s mom had like 17-20 brain mets successfully treated by stereo or gamma knife
He has had 4 doses of Keytruda. He was supposed to have his 5 th dose tomorrow. Has been throwing up for the last month… On and off. Dr sent him for a Brain MRI yesterday.(had a brain MRI in May .. Two tiny nodules were there they said wait and recheck). Dr.said Ketruda not working…. ??? Was on Opdivo had Colitis switched to Keytruda… Cancer did spread to small bowel on Keytruda… (Also spread to spleen and lining of stomach on Opdivo) Now this blow out in the brain… Needless to say we are devastated . Nurse told me no more Keytruda.
I'm hoping for the best for your husband. Just curious, though. Why radiation, and not one of the immunotherapy drugs? (Yervoy, Keytruda, Opdivo) Or have they already been tried?
So sorry for what you and your husband are dealing with. I'm guessing your husband is BRAF negative since you didn't mention his having used BRAF inhibitors. But, that is one thing you might consider if possible. At any rate, here is a post that covers a review of brain met management and links within to other brain met info. I realize your husband has already been through a great deal and this may be of little help to you.
So sorry for what you and your husband are dealing with. I'm guessing your husband is BRAF negative since you didn't mention his having used BRAF inhibitors. But, that is one thing you might consider if possible. At any rate, here is a post that covers a review of brain met management and links within to other brain met info. I realize your husband has already been through a great deal and this may be of little help to you.
So sorry for what you and your husband are dealing with. I'm guessing your husband is BRAF negative since you didn't mention his having used BRAF inhibitors. But, that is one thing you might consider if possible. At any rate, here is a post that covers a review of brain met management and links within to other brain met info. I realize your husband has already been through a great deal and this may be of little help to you.
Sorry I don't have more to offer. Mostly just wanted to let you know that I am thinking of you and wishing you well. Celeste
Viewing 5 reply threads
You must be logged in to reply to this topic.
About the MRF Patient Forum
The MRF Patient Forum is the oldest and largest online community of people affected by melanoma. It is designed to provide peer support and information to caregivers, patients, family and friends. There is no better place to discuss different parts of your journey with this cancer and find the friends and support resources to make that journey more bearable.
The information on the forum is open and accessible to everyone. To add a new topic or to post a reply, you must be a registered user. Please note that you will be able to post both topics and replies anonymously even though you are logged in. All posts must abide by MRF posting policies.
.
.
