Hello and thank you for posting,

I am sorry to learn that you need further treatment for skin cancer. This must feel very difficult, and, understandably, you have concerns about starting cemiplimab, especially with your history of relapsing–remitting MS and previous treatment with Ocrevus.

Your oncology team is best placed to talk this through in detail, as they know your full medical history and the specifics of your cancer. It may help to ask them about the expected benefit of cemiplimab in your situation, how they assess the risks given your MS, and whether they can discuss your case with your neurologist so a joint plan can be agreed. The doctors will always weigh the potential benefits and possible risks, and you can certainly ask whether there are alternative options available.

If you have a clinical nurse specialist (CNS), they may also be a good person to speak to for further support and to help you explore your options.

I hope this helps in some way. If you would like to talk things through with one of our nurses on the helpline, we’re available Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, on freephone 0808 800 4040.

Kind regards,

Jemma