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I'm undergoing immunotherapy with Keytruda and following a three monthly MRI scan of my head I now have a melanoma in my brain. I'm now waiting for an appointment for Gamma Knife in a London hospital. Can anyone tell me how long I will have to wait for the treatment?

  • Welcome to the Cancer Chat forum Pod although I'm sorry about your diaganosis.

    I want to put you in touch with [@Midnightfish]‍ as they have had this treatment to remove a brain tumour so will be able to tell you what it's like and how long they had to wait so fingers crossed they will stop by for a chat now I've mentioned them in this post.

    Our cancer nurses are just a phone call away if you'd like to chat to them about this as well. They're available on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m.

    Kind regards, 

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator 

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    Good news with head MRI scan results. Gamma knife worked and only scar and slight swelling where the original tumour was. No new ones. Blood test ok so having infusion no 7 on Monday afternoon. 

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    That's great news! It must have been wonderful to hear :)

    Good luck for Monday pod. We'll be thinking of you.

    Kind regards, 

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

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