Metastatic Melanoma
REGISTER
The information on this site is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Content within the patient forum is user-generated and has not been reviewed by medical professionals. Other sections of the Melanoma Research Foundation website include information that has been reviewed by medical professionals as appropriate. All medical decisions should be made in consultation with your doctor or other qualified medical professional.

Metastatic Melanoma

› Forums › General Melanoma Community › Metastatic Melanoma

  • Post
    • February 7, 2012 at 9:27 pm
    cutaway
    Participant

    Recently diagnosed with Metastatic Melanoma. Primary site was not found. I had found a lump growing in my left armpit (Auxilla). Was referred to a surgeon for removal. Lump was removed and biopsied and found to be Melanoma. I was then referred to a surgical oncologist. On Jan 11 he removed all the Lymph Nodes from my left auxilla. 30 nodes removed and 13 have Melanoma. I have had CT scans and ultra sounds. There were no other spots detected.

    I now have appointments with a radiation doctor and chemo doctor. I have to decide what forms of treatment I want to follow.

    Recently diagnosed with Metastatic Melanoma. Primary site was not found. I had found a lump growing in my left armpit (Auxilla). Was referred to a surgeon for removal. Lump was removed and biopsied and found to be Melanoma. I was then referred to a surgical oncologist. On Jan 11 he removed all the Lymph Nodes from my left auxilla. 30 nodes removed and 13 have Melanoma. I have had CT scans and ultra sounds. There were no other spots detected.

    I now have appointments with a radiation doctor and chemo doctor. I have to decide what forms of treatment I want to follow.

    What I am looking for is to find out what treatment works best and what to stay away from. I am looking for some good advise.

Viewing 5 reply threads
  • Replies
      • February 8, 2012 at 6:21 am
      LynnLuc
      Participant

      Are you at a major Melanoma Center?

      • February 8, 2012 at 6:21 am
      LynnLuc
      Participant

      Are you at a major Melanoma Center?

      • February 8, 2012 at 6:21 am
      LynnLuc
      Participant

      Are you at a major Melanoma Center?

      • February 8, 2012 at 8:31 pm
      washoegal
      Participant

      To emphasis the last question…radiation ad chemo are not typical treatments for melanoma……YOU NEED TO SEE A MELANOMA SPECIALIST.

      Mary

      Stage 3

      • February 8, 2012 at 8:31 pm
      washoegal
      Participant

      To emphasis the last question…radiation ad chemo are not typical treatments for melanoma……YOU NEED TO SEE A MELANOMA SPECIALIST.

      Mary

      Stage 3

      • February 8, 2012 at 8:31 pm
      washoegal
      Participant

      To emphasis the last question…radiation ad chemo are not typical treatments for melanoma……YOU NEED TO SEE A MELANOMA SPECIALIST.

      Mary

      Stage 3

Viewing 5 reply threads
  • You must be logged in to reply to this topic.
About the MRF Patient Forum

The MRF Patient Forum is the oldest and largest online community of people affected by melanoma. It is designed to provide peer support and information to caregivers, patients, family and friends. There is no better place to discuss different parts of your journey with this cancer and find the friends and support resources to make that journey more bearable.

The information on the forum is open and accessible to everyone. To add a new topic or to post a reply, you must be a registered user. Please note that you will be able to post both topics and replies anonymously even though you are logged in. All posts must abide by MRF posting policies.

Popular Topics