Melanoma stage 4 - having immunotherapy but have developed double vision and lymphoedema in my face. Trying to be positive but it's tough

Hi 57 years old gran diagnosed with stage 4 melanoma on immunotherapy had radical neck dissection , large removal of nodes on back with skin grafting and lymph removal March 25 have had double treatment now commencing single immunotherapy treatment but mixed results await mri results as acquired double vision 7 weeks ago unsure why ? Treatment? Lymphoedema in face .  Trying to be positive and take every day as it comes got new grandchild coming in 3 weeks so trying traditional remedies to help. Anyone else tried anything that helped ? 

  • Hi Madmeg001 and welcome to the Cancer Chat community.

    I'm sorry that you were diagnosed with stage 4 melanoma but it's great to hear how far you've come with your treatment despite some of the unwanted side effects that have recently occurred.

    I hope this information we have about immunotherapy and lymphoedema will be useful but you're welcome to discuss this, and the double vision you've been experiencing, with one of our cancer nurses. They're available on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m and they will do all that they can to help.

    We're sending you all our support Madmeg001 and hope the arrival of your grandchild in a few weeks time provides a very welcome distraction at this challenging time.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator