Hello Sam1982

I'm sorry to hear that you're struggling with this side effect of your treatment again. Even though you don't have a rash it's important that you let your Oncologist know that you've started to itch again so please do give them a call tomorrow if you've not already done so. 

Let us know how you get on. 

Best wishes, 
Jenn
Cancer Chat moderator

Hello Sam1982

I'm sorry to hear that you're struggling with this side effect of your treatment again. Even though you don't have a rash it's important that you let your Oncologist know that you've started to itch again so please do give them a call tomorrow if you've not already done so. 

Let us know how you get on. 

Best wishes, 
Jenn
Cancer Chat moderator

Hello Jenn 

Thank you for your reply.

I've spoken with a Doctor who will increase my daily steroid intake. I just wondered if anyone could recommend creams etc

Thanks 

My husband has started immunotherapy just over two weeks ago for the recurrence of a melanoma that was initially removed 2.5 years ago.  He is on Ipilimumab andNivolumab every three weeks for four sessions then dropping down to Nivolumab every four weeks with regular PET scans.  The recent PET scan showed nothing suspicious anywhere other than cells around the abdominal wall area where the melanoma was removed.  He has developed "the itch" and is struggling at night, although once asleep he manages a few hours.  We have  Eurax cream and started on Piriton - he gets some relief from cold flannels in the night but only for a little while.  I've bought some Oilatum shower gel.  I have read that alcohol, red meat, dairy and sugar can make this worse - is there any credence to this.  I'm willing to try anything to make him more comfortable- he's usually a positive, active man but this is already getting him down