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Melanoma/Skin Cancer
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Medical Oncology
Would you start immunotherapy in a patient with metastatic melanoma who is on steroids (e.g. dexamethasone for cerebral edema)?
Or would you try to wait and get the steroids off first?
Answer from: Medical Oncologist at Academic Institution
In general immunotherapy should not be started if patients require predisone or the equivalent more than 10 mg a day.
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