Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has revealed that he is a Stage 4 melanoma survivor after undergoing experimental treatment with the PD-1 therapy. In an interview with The Dallas Morning News, Jones shared his experiences with cancer and how the treatment saved his life.
Jones was diagnosed with stage 4 melanoma in June 2010 and underwent two lung surgeries and two lymph node surgeries over the next decade. He recently revealed that he had undergone clinical trials for PD-1 therapy, a type of immunotherapy that helps the immune system recognize and attack cancer cells.
According to Jones, the treatment was “a real miracle” that has given him hope and allowed him to beat the disease. He credited the doctors and staff at MD Anderson in Houston, where he received treatment, as well as a supportive team of people who helped guide him through his journey.
Jones’s experience is a testament to recent advancements in cancer treatment, which have led to increased survival rates for patients with stage 4 melanoma. While Jones’s diagnosis was once considered almost always fatal, treatment options like PD-1 therapy and immunotherapies have given new hope to those diagnosed with the disease.
In an effort to raise awareness and inspire others, Jones has spoken publicly about his battle with cancer. His story serves as a reminder that even in the face of life-threatening illness, there is often hope for recovery and survival.
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