A member asked:

How long does this person have with stage 4 metastatic melanoma w/ several mets in small bowel and brain? treatments?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Lynne Weixel answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Palliative: The time can vary widely due to many factors and the best treatment may be palliative - to keep all body systems as strong and healthy as possible and relieve pain and the associated distress and stress. My best to you all.

Answered 3/20/2015

3.6k views

Thank
Dr. Carlo Contreras answered

Specializes in Surgical Oncology

Depends: Traditionally, this would be associated with a short survival. But over the last 3 years, a number of new chemotherapy drugs are available which may significantly extend the quality and duration of patients with metastatic melanoma. Ask your doctor if your melanoma is "BRAF mutant". If so, you are a candidate for a class of drugs. But don't delay, brain mets can be dangerous if not treated.

Answered 5/2/2018

3.6k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Please describe treatment options for metastatic melanoma?

6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

A member asked:

What are treatment options for somebody with metastatic melanoma?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers