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3 month derm appointment

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    • January 28, 2015 at 12:18 pm
    Kmiles
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      Ok, so October I recieved the call melanoma, November WLE and SNB bilateral results positive on both sides (right side 3mm left side 1mm) December bilateral lymph node dissection but finally we got a negative on the 53 lymph nodes removed.  

      Three month regular dermatologist appointment yesterday and she feels like she has found another spot.  She did the biopsy and now we wait again.  

      Did I mention I'm not good at waiting!  But these last three months have certainly been a bunch of hurry up and wait.  So if this comes back will it change my 3a stage? Will it change the treatment?  

      in my heart I think this is not a melanoma.  My original one could have been holding a sign that read in flashing neon lights that read "hello, I'm a melanoma!"  This one looked very normal to me.  I don't think I'm wishful thinking here but we will know in a few days.  

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        • January 28, 2015 at 2:19 pm
        Janner
        Participant

          You are the stage of your worst primary.  Had the lesion changed?  I think it's good YOU don't think it is melanoma (I've found my 3).  Lots of docs biopsy just on a quick glance.  I use photographs and biopsy on things that change.  Avoids unnecessary stress of waiting for results and stitches.  Get a good set of photographs to help you monitor your moles!  Fingers crossed this other isn't melanoma.  (Only about 10% of the melanoma warriors ever have more than one primary).

          • January 28, 2015 at 2:19 pm
          Janner
          Participant

            You are the stage of your worst primary.  Had the lesion changed?  I think it's good YOU don't think it is melanoma (I've found my 3).  Lots of docs biopsy just on a quick glance.  I use photographs and biopsy on things that change.  Avoids unnecessary stress of waiting for results and stitches.  Get a good set of photographs to help you monitor your moles!  Fingers crossed this other isn't melanoma.  (Only about 10% of the melanoma warriors ever have more than one primary).

            • January 28, 2015 at 2:19 pm
            Janner
            Participant

              You are the stage of your worst primary.  Had the lesion changed?  I think it's good YOU don't think it is melanoma (I've found my 3).  Lots of docs biopsy just on a quick glance.  I use photographs and biopsy on things that change.  Avoids unnecessary stress of waiting for results and stitches.  Get a good set of photographs to help you monitor your moles!  Fingers crossed this other isn't melanoma.  (Only about 10% of the melanoma warriors ever have more than one primary).

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