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Melanin in urine

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    • December 12, 2013 at 4:38 pm
    Anniejoy1
    Participant

    Hi all:

    It's been 4 months since my WLE & lymph node dissection. I recently had 2 urine tests come back positive for Melanin, has anyone else experienced this?

     

    I'm hoping it's some supplement I'm taking that has caused a false positive.

    Thanks

    Annie

     

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      • December 12, 2013 at 9:35 pm
      Janner
      Participant

      I've honestly never heard of a urine test for anything related to melanoma either diagnostically or prognostically.  What has your doctor said?

      • December 12, 2013 at 9:35 pm
      Janner
      Participant

      I've honestly never heard of a urine test for anything related to melanoma either diagnostically or prognostically.  What has your doctor said?

        • December 17, 2013 at 2:48 pm
        Anniejoy1
        Participant

        I am still seeing the surgeon that did the WLE, graft & resection, he ordered the urine test.  I just saw my oncologyst, and am having at CT on Thusday just to rule out any mets.

        • December 17, 2013 at 2:48 pm
        Anniejoy1
        Participant

        I am still seeing the surgeon that did the WLE, graft & resection, he ordered the urine test.  I just saw my oncologyst, and am having at CT on Thusday just to rule out any mets.

        • December 17, 2013 at 2:48 pm
        Anniejoy1
        Participant

        I am still seeing the surgeon that did the WLE, graft & resection, he ordered the urine test.  I just saw my oncologyst, and am having at CT on Thusday just to rule out any mets.

      • December 12, 2013 at 9:35 pm
      Janner
      Participant

      I've honestly never heard of a urine test for anything related to melanoma either diagnostically or prognostically.  What has your doctor said?

      • December 12, 2013 at 11:44 pm
      POW
      Participant

      Yes, melanoma (especially tumors in the kidney or bladder) can cause elevated melanin in the urine. But so can a variety of drugs and some foods. I think you're right– this is most probably due to something in your diet. However, you would be wise to get to the bottom of it. 

      • December 12, 2013 at 11:44 pm
      POW
      Participant

      Yes, melanoma (especially tumors in the kidney or bladder) can cause elevated melanin in the urine. But so can a variety of drugs and some foods. I think you're right– this is most probably due to something in your diet. However, you would be wise to get to the bottom of it. 

        • December 17, 2013 at 2:53 pm
        Anniejoy1
        Participant

        CT scan on Thursday, I will update next week (hopefully)…thanks

        • December 17, 2013 at 2:53 pm
        Anniejoy1
        Participant

        CT scan on Thursday, I will update next week (hopefully)…thanks

        • December 17, 2013 at 2:53 pm
        Anniejoy1
        Participant

        CT scan on Thursday, I will update next week (hopefully)…thanks

      • December 12, 2013 at 11:44 pm
      POW
      Participant

      Yes, melanoma (especially tumors in the kidney or bladder) can cause elevated melanin in the urine. But so can a variety of drugs and some foods. I think you're right– this is most probably due to something in your diet. However, you would be wise to get to the bottom of it. 

      • December 13, 2013 at 12:07 am
      Janner
      Participant

      I guess my question remains…. WHY are they doing a urine test?  Where was your primary?  Are you stage III or stage IV?  I understand if you were stage IV with bladder/kidney issues, but a urine test isn't exactly standard for most melanoma warriors.  Mostly curious – but anything suppements you eat can cause funky results on one test or another.

      Ok, found this.  I guess melanin in the urine can also be indicative of liver involvement.  But it says the test is rarely done (hence my confusion) because there are better diagnostic tools.

      http://www.nytimes.com/health/guides/test/urine-melanin/

      • December 13, 2013 at 12:07 am
      Janner
      Participant

      I guess my question remains…. WHY are they doing a urine test?  Where was your primary?  Are you stage III or stage IV?  I understand if you were stage IV with bladder/kidney issues, but a urine test isn't exactly standard for most melanoma warriors.  Mostly curious – but anything suppements you eat can cause funky results on one test or another.

      Ok, found this.  I guess melanin in the urine can also be indicative of liver involvement.  But it says the test is rarely done (hence my confusion) because there are better diagnostic tools.

      http://www.nytimes.com/health/guides/test/urine-melanin/

        • December 17, 2013 at 2:57 pm
        Anniejoy1
        Participant

        Hi Janner, I am also confused, but my oncologyst is ordering a CT just to be safe.

        I'm stage 111a, primary was lower left arm, sentinel was positive, dissection was negative.

        I think I need to break up with my surgeon, and just stick to oncologyst.  Too many cooks, you know……

         

        I'll update when I have info….thanks

        • December 17, 2013 at 2:57 pm
        Anniejoy1
        Participant

        Hi Janner, I am also confused, but my oncologyst is ordering a CT just to be safe.

        I'm stage 111a, primary was lower left arm, sentinel was positive, dissection was negative.

        I think I need to break up with my surgeon, and just stick to oncologyst.  Too many cooks, you know……

         

        I'll update when I have info….thanks

        • December 17, 2013 at 2:57 pm
        Anniejoy1
        Participant

        Hi Janner, I am also confused, but my oncologyst is ordering a CT just to be safe.

        I'm stage 111a, primary was lower left arm, sentinel was positive, dissection was negative.

        I think I need to break up with my surgeon, and just stick to oncologyst.  Too many cooks, you know……

         

        I'll update when I have info….thanks

      • December 13, 2013 at 12:07 am
      Janner
      Participant

      I guess my question remains…. WHY are they doing a urine test?  Where was your primary?  Are you stage III or stage IV?  I understand if you were stage IV with bladder/kidney issues, but a urine test isn't exactly standard for most melanoma warriors.  Mostly curious – but anything suppements you eat can cause funky results on one test or another.

      Ok, found this.  I guess melanin in the urine can also be indicative of liver involvement.  But it says the test is rarely done (hence my confusion) because there are better diagnostic tools.

      http://www.nytimes.com/health/guides/test/urine-melanin/

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