Clark level 2 melanoma
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Clark level 2 melanoma

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    • October 9, 2014 at 9:08 pm
    DMU
    Participant

    Hi! I just had a mole on my back removed and had to wait a week for the biopsy to come back. Nurse called to tell me I had Clark level 2 melanoma, and I had to see a plastic surgeon. When I ask what it meant she told me they did not understand the biopsy report.  Scary.

     

     

    since I already had 3 years ago basal cell carcinoma on my face with reconstruction surgery, I knew it wasn't good.

    Now I go to the plastic surgeon on Oct.,13, and have no idea what to expect. My Family is freaking out, and I'm just trying to hold things together. I'm happy I came across the melanoma site, it has been very helpful. I hope everyone has a great daty. Thanks.   🙂

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      • October 9, 2014 at 9:36 pm
      Ginger8888
      Participant

      They will more than likely go back in and make sure they have clear margins and see if any lymph nodes are involved..I believe Level 2 isn't very deep and probably won't have to have any other treatment but keep up on regular scans..I am Stage 3 C failed interferon in April went to Yervoy and finished it Aug 13 and it's working..So please calm down, breath, don't google and take it one day at a time..

        • October 9, 2014 at 10:48 pm
        JC
        Participant

        i don't think level 2 would even get regular scans

        • October 9, 2014 at 10:48 pm
        JC
        Participant

        i don't think level 2 would even get regular scans

        • October 9, 2014 at 10:48 pm
        JC
        Participant

        i don't think level 2 would even get regular scans

        • October 9, 2014 at 11:14 pm
        DMU
        Participant

        Thanks for the information. Feeling better. I hope you have a full recovery.

        • October 9, 2014 at 11:14 pm
        DMU
        Participant

        Thanks for the information. Feeling better. I hope you have a full recovery.

        • October 9, 2014 at 11:14 pm
        DMU
        Participant

        Thanks for the information. Feeling better. I hope you have a full recovery.

        • October 9, 2014 at 11:17 pm
        DMU
        Participant

        Thanks for the information. Feeling better. I hope you have a full recovery.

        • October 10, 2014 at 12:26 am
        Ginger8888
        Participant

        Thank you, good luck to ya..

        • October 10, 2014 at 12:26 am
        Ginger8888
        Participant

        Thank you, good luck to ya..

        • October 10, 2014 at 12:26 am
        Ginger8888
        Participant

        Thank you, good luck to ya..

        • October 9, 2014 at 11:17 pm
        DMU
        Participant

        Thanks for the information. Feeling better. I hope you have a full recovery.

        • October 9, 2014 at 11:17 pm
        DMU
        Participant

        Thanks for the information. Feeling better. I hope you have a full recovery.

      • October 9, 2014 at 9:36 pm
      Ginger8888
      Participant

      They will more than likely go back in and make sure they have clear margins and see if any lymph nodes are involved..I believe Level 2 isn't very deep and probably won't have to have any other treatment but keep up on regular scans..I am Stage 3 C failed interferon in April went to Yervoy and finished it Aug 13 and it's working..So please calm down, breath, don't google and take it one day at a time..

      • October 9, 2014 at 9:36 pm
      Ginger8888
      Participant

      They will more than likely go back in and make sure they have clear margins and see if any lymph nodes are involved..I believe Level 2 isn't very deep and probably won't have to have any other treatment but keep up on regular scans..I am Stage 3 C failed interferon in April went to Yervoy and finished it Aug 13 and it's working..So please calm down, breath, don't google and take it one day at a time..

      • October 10, 2014 at 5:11 am
      Janner
      Participant

      Get a copy of your pathology report.  Clark's Level II is an outdated method — you need to learn the depth of the lesion, mitosis, ulceration…. these are the characteristics that determine staging.  Clark's Level II means it has moved from the epidermis into the top layer of the dermis, nothing more.  Usually this lesion would be very thin, but the path report is needed to confirm that.  A sentinel node biopsy may or may not be done, again depending on the factors I listed above.  A WLE (wide local excision) will certainly be done to obtain extra margins.  The path report is what gives you (and us) the information needed to predict the next step.  Get a copy and keep it for your own records.  If you post it here, we can help point out the important bits.

        • October 10, 2014 at 9:41 am
        DMU
        Participant

        Thanks for the heads up. I had no idea it was so complex. I have not even seen the report, but will get a copy and post information. Thanks again.

        • October 10, 2014 at 9:41 am
        DMU
        Participant

        Thanks for the heads up. I had no idea it was so complex. I have not even seen the report, but will get a copy and post information. Thanks again.

        • October 10, 2014 at 9:41 am
        DMU
        Participant

        Thanks for the heads up. I had no idea it was so complex. I have not even seen the report, but will get a copy and post information. Thanks again.

      • October 10, 2014 at 5:11 am
      Janner
      Participant

      Get a copy of your pathology report.  Clark's Level II is an outdated method — you need to learn the depth of the lesion, mitosis, ulceration…. these are the characteristics that determine staging.  Clark's Level II means it has moved from the epidermis into the top layer of the dermis, nothing more.  Usually this lesion would be very thin, but the path report is needed to confirm that.  A sentinel node biopsy may or may not be done, again depending on the factors I listed above.  A WLE (wide local excision) will certainly be done to obtain extra margins.  The path report is what gives you (and us) the information needed to predict the next step.  Get a copy and keep it for your own records.  If you post it here, we can help point out the important bits.

      • October 10, 2014 at 5:11 am
      Janner
      Participant

      Get a copy of your pathology report.  Clark's Level II is an outdated method — you need to learn the depth of the lesion, mitosis, ulceration…. these are the characteristics that determine staging.  Clark's Level II means it has moved from the epidermis into the top layer of the dermis, nothing more.  Usually this lesion would be very thin, but the path report is needed to confirm that.  A sentinel node biopsy may or may not be done, again depending on the factors I listed above.  A WLE (wide local excision) will certainly be done to obtain extra margins.  The path report is what gives you (and us) the information needed to predict the next step.  Get a copy and keep it for your own records.  If you post it here, we can help point out the important bits.

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