Well, I finally saw my oncologist regarding my melanoma results. The surgeon did a larger incision on my back to get clear margins and stitched me up. This Friday those stitches will be removed.
My oncologist said that my melanoma is not stage 4 since the cancer didn't metastasized to any of my organs but he was honest in saying he's not sure what stage I'm at. The original biopsy stated that I had residual melanoma spreading within my skin. During the incision to get clear margin the result from the skin removed now states it was non residual melanoma. Needless to say my oncologist is complex about my situation and will be consulting with other oncologist. I told him I want to do a clinical trial which he totally agrees with but with me being BRAF wild...there aren't many options. Which brings me to Yervoy, he wants me to try this but only after he talks to the other oncologist to get their opinions. I'm all for it but I've read the side effects are horrible which really kinda scares me. In any case, I go back to see him on June 2th for the final decision. So at this point, I'm cancer free for both colon (3years) and melanoma.
If anyone has used Yervoy, I would love to hear of your experiences.
Jan