Melanoma Cancer

Question: What oral medication is available for melanoma skin cancer? I just found out I have melanoma skin cancer, stage 2. Does anyone know of any oral medication for it? I am just curious. Thanks!

Answer: More than likely you will receive immunology treatments i.e. Interferon shots.After the surgery and all the scans your oncologist will come up with a game plan. quibijor, Actually during the induction period, the Interferon is feed by an IV. The induction period is 5 times a week for one month. Afterwards 3 shots per week.

Question: What is the survival rate for melanoma cancer? my husband had a nail matrix biospy done, because under his nails on his left foot turned balck, and keeps growing, anf now its started on his left foot and both his hands, and he also has some questionabvle marks on his body, it turned out he has melonona cancer and it aggressive. He sees a oncologist tomorrow.

Answer: There are different kinds of melanoma cancer and, from what I know, the survival rate is good, but I am kind of leery answering this question because I don't know the specific type of cancer involved. Your doctor would be the best bet to answer this question. God Bless and good luck!

Question: Is it possible to get eye melanoma cancer at age 16? I'm asking because i'm 16 and there is a family history of it. I have a bump on my eye and the dr. said it loos like something is poking the iris out. what do you think? could i have melanoma? i just want some opinions or facts or something. Thank you!

Answer: it is possible to be a hypochondriac at your age.

Question: Is it possible for Melanoma Cancer, a skin cancer, to spread to your lungs? My boyfriend is always trying to lie his way back into my life. This time, he has Melanoma that spread to his lungs. Just wanted to know if that was even possible.

Answer: Yes. Once Melanoma has metastasized is can spread anywhere throughout the body's lymphatic system. If it has spread, then it is possible that his cancer is in a more aggressive stage. Melanoma is relatively simple to treat and cure in early stages, however once it begins to spread beyond the initial location it becomes lethal very quickly. If you still care for the guy then I would advise you to offer a friendly shoulder (This doesnt mean you have to date), otherwise you may not get a chance to make amends later.

Question: What does a skin cancer or melanoma mole look like? what does a melanoma or skin cancer mole look like? Is there a good chance of survival if you get it treated soon enough. How much time do you have to act? Just because the mole might be irregular does it necessarily mean melanoma? How big are they? Thanks.

Answer: Non melanoma skin cancers (basal and squamous cell) are much more common than melanomas. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/skincancer.html That is not to say that melanomas are not also rather common. Here are some melanoma photos and info to check out. A melanoma doesn't have to be nearly as large as those in these photos since they usually use large examples for online photos. http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/types/melanoma http://www.dermatology.org/molemelanoma/watch2.html http://web.ukonline.co.uk/ruth.livingstone/little/melanoma.htm With melanomas there are three things that determine cure rate - how big, how deep and how soon you get a proper diagnosis and correct treatment. If you have any thoughts that a mole might not look right then you need to see a dermatologist immediately for a check up.

Question: Why did McCain lie about having melanoma cancer? Was that why he had those hideous liver spots, and sores covering his skin? No wonder he looked so drained all of the time. Since the questioning of Obama's place of birth is such a huge concern ...Just wondering.. Mmmm N-word.. That's typical for a republican to say.. They love the N-word as well as young children http://www.republicansexoffenders.com/ How gross.. martin palin.. mmm so nasty and vulgar it's just a question.. are you palin's long lost son? You know she is well known for "getting around" To Obama's Mom Was A: Will Palin set the example that teen sex and getting knocked up by a meth/oxy dealer was fine, and it was okay to use your special needs child for sympathy votes... Some christian values.. To Angela Q: That is probably why his teeth were yellow like corn To Special Uni: For someone that is unemployed and spends their days and nights on YA 24hrs you shouldn't give your opinion about anything... To Obama's Mother Was: Yeah she got pregnant by a white guy that sold meth, and his mom had a running lab in her kitchen.. Some family..Oh and her older son is a vicodin head The only thing smelling like urine is the seat of McCain's motorized wheelchair..

Answer: Hey, that's a good one. I have NEVER, and I do mean never...heard someone equate cancer to someone possibly violating everything the constitution stands for in his thirst for power.

Question: Is dieing from melanoma cancer a painful death? Can anyone help me that knows something about it. What happens once it has spread and is it a painful way to die? Also do you start to lose your ability to live. Like doing every day things?

Answer: It depends on the parts of the body it spread to. There are different drugs that can be used to manage pain and this person should work with their oncologist on this if and when it should happen. They may also want to look into hospice as they will work with the doctor when the patient isn’t up to it and help them and their family through this transition. Losing your ability to live is the definition of dieing. They will have a loss of energy and sleep more. They will eat and drink less. It is a process our bodies go through.

Question: How do you "move on" after witnessing your parent die from a horrible illness like melanoma cancer? It's been 4 years and life will never be the same.

Answer: I think it is very hard but also very possible. You may need to see a therapist to talk about what your parent went through and what that all meant to you. No, life isn't the same when you go through something awful, but, in time it becomes a part of us and isn't as painful as it was in the beginning. If you are hurting as bad as when it happened, I suspect you didn't really let yourself grieve, and this is something that you need to do to be able to get beyond it. I have lost several very close family and friends and initially didn't feel I could go on. I think you need to look at how you can effectively grieve.

Question: How likely is it for an 72 year old male survivor of melanoma skin cancer to die before age 80? He first had a melanoma removed about 15 years ago. About 12 years ago doctors removed some lesions but said they were not melanoma. Then about 8 years ago two more melanoma were detected and removed. The biopsy on one of these said it was 2 cm wide, Stage IIA. 6 years ago (2002) a 4th melanoma was detected and removed.

Answer: From the information you gave there is no reason to believe he would die before 80, not from melanoma anyway. You should also know with melanoma the depth of invasion is more telling than the size.

Question: How long can someone live after finding out they have malignant melanoma Cancer?

Answer: There are many factors that effect survival. Much depends upon the age. overall health of the patient, and the patients response to treatment. No one really knows how long someone has to live. Statistics can not tell how long one individual with the disease with live. At the best, you would receive a guess. Instead of concentrating on how long someone has to live, you should read and reseach treatment options. There is always hope no matter what stage or grade the tumor turns out to be. The National Cancer Institute provides resources and information about skin cancer: http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/types/melanoma You can also read more at the following websites: Melanoma Research Foundation http://www.melanoma.org/ Skin Cancer Foundation http://www.skincancer.org MedLine Plus: Melanoma http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/melanoma.html

Question: Melanoma Cancer??? I had melanoma three years ago. I've been told that it can return, is this true???

Answer: Melanoma is a cancer that can spread to the lymph glands and from there throughout the body. If the melanoma was caught in the very early stages and did not reach your lymph glands and was removed in its entirety you may be fine. If it spread at all it could appear anywhere in your body so it is important to have regular checks.

Question: what kind of tests are done to follow up for melanoma skin cancer? i had melanoma on my lower leg and had a widening done. they said the melanoma had not spread. should'nt i be having follow up tests or something? this was 2000. none of my doctors seem concerned.

Answer: Clearly you must have had Melanoma in situ, or stage 0 melanoma. The cure for that is total excision of the tumor, making sure all margins are clear. That is the only treatment needed for melanoma in that stage. Your only issue now is to make sure it doesn't show up anywhere else. See a dermatologist twice a year. Have your spouse or close friend check you all over for any suspicious moles on a regular basis. Wear sun screen every time you go outside. You should draw a picture of yourself and plot the moles on your body or better yet photograph them and compare annually. Be aware of any changes in a mole. Since you had it once, you are more prone to a recurrence than most people. Be vigilant and good luck.

Question: Is metastatic melanoma cancer of the lungs usually terminal? Also there is now fluid in the lungs and he is in the hospital is he going to come out of this or is he going to die be real with me how long does he have?

Answer: No one knows that question because every cancer case is tailored to the individual. You need to ask his doctors and they can give you a 'guess'. Much really depends on the patients age, overall health, attitude, and how they respond to treatment. There are many factors that affect survival. Depending on other factors, some already mentioned, patients with fluid in the lung can . It is called pleural effusion and there is treatment: People Living with Cancer: Fluid Around the Lungs http://www.plwc.org/portal/site/PLWC/men… Be strong.

Question: Is it possible to get melanoma eye cancer at age 16? I'm asking because i'm 16 and there is a family history of it. I have a bump on my eye and the dr. said it loos like something is poking the iris out. what do you think? could i have melanoma? i just want some opinions or facts or something. Thank you!

Answer: It rarely occurs in someone your age, but it is possible. I had a case a couple of months ago with a 4-month-old baby who had metastatic melanoma. Although he was hitting all of his milestones, growing well and breastfeeding, he died at 10 months old. I was heartbreaking. He was the youngest I had ever seen with this disease. You have a much greater chance at having something else. Best wishes.

Question: What does the throat cancer ribbon and the melanoma ribbon look like? Im getting a tattoo in honor of my dad who had throat cancer and my mom who had melanoma. One ribbon is going to be on one shoulder and the other ribbon on the other shoulder. The ribbons will be ripped in the middle with a sparrow flying through the middle. They both survived and this is for them! So if anyone can help me, it would be greatly appreciated!!!

Answer: According to the "for the cure" site melanoma is a black ribbon. It doesn't list throat cancer. But it also doesn't list lung cancer, so it doesn't appear complete. The Trinity London site and the Pin People site also have black for melanoma, and "pearl" (opalescent?) for lung cancer. Purple is the color for cancer survivors, but would be more appropriate for your parents than for you. That tattoo is really a lovely idea... I'm sure you'll come up with whatever is just right for you, and no matter what it is, your parents should feel honored by the fact that you did it.

Question: about melanoma cancer that has spread to liver, lungs and heart? my friend has been diagnosed with melanoma cancer and it has already spread to his liver, lungs and heart, they are starting heavy chemo on him and he is in his early 40's, what can i expect

Answer: I am very sorry about your friend and I don’t mean to sound heartless, but we just do not have an effective treatment against metastatic melanoma. The median survival for stage 4 patients is 6-7 months, given the organs involved in your friend’s disease it is probably more like 3-4 months.