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    • January 6, 2015 at 11:44 pm
    RGal
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    Has anyone been treated by Dr Pecora out of Hackensack Medical Center?   My father was diagnosed with anal melanoma in the spring.  Large mass 5.6 cm was removed w clear margins.  Pet/CT scan were all clear.  Dr Pecora, who is actually listed on one of the melanoma websites as being "a specialist", looked "puzzled" when his scan 8 months later showed nodules all over his lungs.  From what I have read about anal melanoma, there is nothing unsual about it spreading to the lungs that quickly.  I am still shocked he didn't follow him more closely, suggest some sort of precautionary treatment, or in the least, stressed how deadly this type of melanoma is.  

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      • January 7, 2015 at 12:25 am
      SABKLYN
      Participant

      Hi,

      i know Hackensack General is well regarded overall.  However, right across the river you have Memorial Sloan Kettering which could serve as a place to get a second set of eyes and second opinion .

      • January 7, 2015 at 12:25 am
      SABKLYN
      Participant

      Hi,

      i know Hackensack General is well regarded overall.  However, right across the river you have Memorial Sloan Kettering which could serve as a place to get a second set of eyes and second opinion .

      • January 7, 2015 at 12:25 am
      SABKLYN
      Participant

      Hi,

      i know Hackensack General is well regarded overall.  However, right across the river you have Memorial Sloan Kettering which could serve as a place to get a second set of eyes and second opinion .

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