Ask the Doc - HPV Anal Cancer and Malignant Melanoma

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10/15/23

Question 1: Patient was diagnosed with HPV Positive Anal Squamous Cell Cancer. How is this different from Rectal Cancer and why are the treatments different? Dr Whaley describes the differences and treatment for Anal Cancer along with what to expect.

Question 2: Patient has Stage 4 Malignant Melanoma in his spine and brain and everywhere in between. He responded dramatically to the 2 immunotherapy drugs until 7 days ago. He was weak in his legs. MRI shows shrinkage of the tumors in his spine but the lesions in his brain are more and bigger. Why and what can be done? Dr. Whaley explains why this has occurred and the outcome.

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