Are you or anyone you know on Interferon shots for cancer?

interferon is usually prescribed for viral infections. persons i have encountered who were on interferon were all hepatitis A positive. and it worked for them. havent met anyone who had cancer and had interferon. but i think i understand why your dad is on interferon. probably your dad's melanoma is of viral origin. since melanoma is cancerous high doses of interferon may be needed to battle the fast-growing cancer cells. there will always be side effects like nausea, vomiting, headache.. if it's severe and it's too much discomfort for your dad, you can ask the doc for antiemetics (helps minimize nausea and vomiting) and for painkillers for the headache. God bless  you both.