My son 23 has stage 4 melanoma, has spread to his brain (6 spots) and to his bones. We are told there isn't a cure. He had 23 lymph nodes removed and 23 radation treatments. Going to start on chemo pills, I just wonder why go through with the chemo and be so sick. Right now he looks and feels good. Any thoughts let me know and please have himis your prayers.
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Son has stage 4 melanoma
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Thalidimide is a new drug on the market.It has had some good results in clinical trials dealing with melanoma.It prevents blood from going to the tumors thereby the tumors get no oxygen to grow and eventually they decrease in size or maybe even die.It is definitely worth a try.My mother is a melanoma patient as well and has been through radiation,chemo,and various other treatments that did not work.The melanoma started from a mole on her leg and has spread to the lungs and several spots on the brain.She is scheduled to begin the Thalidimide treatments next week.I'll keep you updated if you are interested.