A member asked:

What ar th side efcts of interferron treatment for malanoma for someone with mental health concerns?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Interferon is well known to cause or aggravate severe psych conditions, specifically depression and careful monitoring should be in place for patients at risk with no other treatment options.

Answered 11/16/2022

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Interferon was once an acceptable treatment for adjuvant therapy of patients with melanoma. But it has many side effects including depression. Now there are better medicines which are much easier to tolerate and are also more effective. You should seek consultation with a Melanoma expert.

Answered 11/26/2022

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