Stage4 melanoma metastases in lungs. No cure. Offered immunotherapy however unable to tolerate first time around hor skin cancer.Prognosis ?

Sister had 4 surgeries to remove melanoma from skin, abdominal lymph glands and right lung. Within 6 weeks of surgery to lungs cancer had multiplied in both lungs. 9 tumours, one very close to Aorta. Told no cure. Immunotherapy advised however unable to tolerate first time around. Affected Crohns and Liver. She doesn't want to know prognosis. I however do for practical reasons like care for her children. I have been a nurse for 25 years. Research suggests 3- 7months? Is this accurate? Thank you.

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  • Is she BRAF positive? If so, has she had Targeted therapy? Has her consultant looked to see if there any trials she could join? Even only tolerating one immunotherapy treatment can help fight melanoma (I know several patients who it's working for after just one treatment). I've sent you a friend request - if you accept it I can suggest a couple of resources you can check out that will give you more advice about treatment and your sister's possible options. As for prognosis, I'm afraid not even her consultant will be able to give her much of an idea as every patient in this position is different. My thoughts are with your sister.

    Angie (Stage 3 melanoma patient since 2009)

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  • Is she BRAF positive? If so, has she had Targeted therapy? Has her consultant looked to see if there any trials she could join? Even only tolerating one immunotherapy treatment can help fight melanoma (I know several patients who it's working for after just one treatment). I've sent you a friend request - if you accept it I can suggest a couple of resources you can check out that will give you more advice about treatment and your sister's possible options. As for prognosis, I'm afraid not even her consultant will be able to give her much of an idea as every patient in this position is different. My thoughts are with your sister.

    Angie (Stage 3 melanoma patient since 2009)

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