My melanoma journey and successful treatment with Braftovi & Maktovi

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Mike Copeman shares his melanoma journey and successful treatment with Braftovi & Maktovi through a clinical trial. Recorded LIVE- Skin Cancer & Melanoma Information Session Webinar. For more information on our webinar series visit www.melanomane...
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Mike's Bio
I am 69 years old, Born and raised around Edmonton Alberta. I live in Fort Saskatchewan, AB. with my wife and we have 3 kids (all adults) and 9 grand children.
I retired in 2018 because of the diagnoses.
I was a self employed professional photographer for 30 years and I specialized in commercial, industrial, architectural and rodeo photography.
My passion was rodeo photography which took me across Alberta, BC and Saskatchewan to as far south as Kissimee, Florida and as far west as Las Vegas, NV.
As per rodeo dress code, I wore long sleeves, jeans and a hat while working in the arenas…..wish I had worn sunscreen as well.

[@rhondahelfrich2563]

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[@Sushi233]

I'm so happy for you Mike!!

[@MelanomaCanada]

Thank you for watching!

[@alexs1743]

Dear Mike, thank you for telling your story in so much detail. I cannot imagine what you went through but I know it’s hard.
My father has been battling melanoma for 4 years. He’s at stage 4 right now and starting BRAFTOVI and MEKTOVI today because his previous IV treatment (OPDIVO & YERVOY) unfortunately did not help.
So I thank you for giving me a little bit of hope that BRAKTOVI will work. I am really happy you are in remission after such a long battle. God bless you

[@MelanomaCanada]

Thank you so much for watching Sophie and best wishes to you and your father as he begins treatment.

[@terrigermaine8378]

Great story Mike. You have sure been through the hoops. Thanks for doing the trials and giving us lots of hope.

[@PeterboroughOntario]

awesome news ....so inspiring ....My husband is a patient of Dr. Patrella ...who is now in Toronto sunnybrook hospital ....she is wonderful

[@MelanomaCanada]

Thank you for viewing, glad that you are well supported by your healthcare team!

[@gj9736]

Thank you so much for your story Mike. I am in my 70es (female) and had 2 melanomas removed in 2017 with both of them being melanoma Insitu, I got lucky. Well this past Tuesday I had another biopsy on my leg because the spot looked suspicious to me, I am still waiting for my test results but from the way this tiny spot looked, it could be another melanoma. I was told at MD Anderson in Houston that since I already had 2 melanomas I would be getting more and it is not a matter of if, but when, that was in 2017. So now here we are 5 years out from those two melanomas I had removed and I will find out soon I hope if this spot was positive or not. I am so happy for you and that you are in compleate remission! God bless and keep you! 😊🙏

[@jenwhitehead4092]

Amazing!! Thankyou for sharing. X

[@MelanomaCanada]

Thank you for watching!

[@lisadonald449]

Thank you for sharing. I start these drugs today!

[@MelanomaCanada]

Good luck! Thank you for watching.

[@susanjennings9624]

Thanks Mike for sharing your story, is there something like Melanoma Canada in the United States?

[@lisadonald449]

I go to Texas Oncology, which is in the US oncology network

[@MelanomaCanada]

Thank you for watching!
There are several great organizations in the USA. Some include Melanoma Research Foundation, Melanoma Research Alliance, AIM at Melanoma, and the American Melanoma Foundation.

[@bradbrockhaus633]

this is wonderful...My wife starts this in a few days

[@MelanomaCanada]

Thank you for watching, glad it was helpful.

[@lavender4247]

Thank you for the information

[@MelanomaCanada]

Thank you for watching!

[@debbie6227]

My youngest brother is taking Braftovi and Mektovi and is suffering from every side affect does anyone know or found something that helped them with the side effects?

[@MelanomaCanada]

It would be best to speak with their doctor, pharmacist or nurse about their side effects so they can help you manage them.