Frequency of dermatology follow-ups
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Frequency of dermatology follow-ups

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    • September 2, 2016 at 1:47 am
    SueDan
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    My husband (Dan) was diagnosed stage 1 in October 2014, but the Drs. had varying opinions on the length of time to have 3 month follow-up visits so I'd appreciate any insight anyone has.  Dan wants to cut down to 1 or 2 visits a year now, but that makes me nervous as he always has something frozen or biopsied at every 3 month visit (biopsy results are anywhere from benign to severely atypical).  Thanks for any info you can give us!

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      • September 2, 2016 at 6:00 am
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      Participant

      Fellow stage 1-er: I go six monthly. In his shoes, I would be comfortable going six monthly. Some recommend yearly, I personally prefer twice yearly and doctor agrees.

      • September 2, 2016 at 6:00 am
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      Participant

      Fellow stage 1-er: I go six monthly. In his shoes, I would be comfortable going six monthly. Some recommend yearly, I personally prefer twice yearly and doctor agrees.

        • September 2, 2016 at 4:05 pm
        SueDan
        Participant

        Thank you!!

        • September 2, 2016 at 4:05 pm
        SueDan
        Participant

        Thank you!!

        • September 2, 2016 at 4:05 pm
        SueDan
        Participant

        Thank you!!

      • September 2, 2016 at 6:00 am
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      Participant

      Fellow stage 1-er: I go six monthly. In his shoes, I would be comfortable going six monthly. Some recommend yearly, I personally prefer twice yearly and doctor agrees.

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