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Diagnosing Melanoma in DC

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    • August 24, 2011 at 10:48 pm
    csouthgate
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      Went to see my dermatologist last friday regarding a suspicious mole on sole of my left foot that has been changing shape. She suspects it is early stage acral melanoma. I have a biopsy scheduled for September 6th, does anyone know of a fantastic MELANOMA specialist in the Washignton DC area, if this is melanoma i want to go to a specialist instead of a dermatologist. Thanks!

      Went to see my dermatologist last friday regarding a suspicious mole on sole of my left foot that has been changing shape. She suspects it is early stage acral melanoma. I have a biopsy scheduled for September 6th, does anyone know of a fantastic MELANOMA specialist in the Washignton DC area, if this is melanoma i want to go to a specialist instead of a dermatologist. Thanks!

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        • August 25, 2011 at 6:32 am
        JerryfromFauq
        Participant

          I was referred to Dr Thomas Stahl at 202 – 877-8484 [email protected] by my local surgeon to see  if he thought a WLE should be done to get normal margins.   He agreed.  i had no problems with him.  When I learned that my groin lymph node were in extremely bad shape, I took another local surgeons option to go to UVA, Dr Slingluff and Dr Weiss for the additional work. My travel time in traffic is less to UVA than DC.  i hose DR Slingluff for new surgery's.  He is great.  I did not see enough of Dr Stahl to have any negative impression if one wants to stay within DC.  Johns Hopkins would also be another well known and respected Melanoma site near D.C.  i have a friend that sees  Dr. Sharfman at Johns Hopkiins.  

            Good luck.  Let us know what happens.

            • August 25, 2011 at 3:20 pm
            csouthgate
            Participant

              Thanks alot. Will check with Johns Hopkins. Also had a recommendation for Dr. Marisa Braun and/or Georgetown Lombardi cancer center. Have  you heard anything about either? Thanks again.

              • August 25, 2011 at 3:20 pm
              csouthgate
              Participant

                Thanks alot. Will check with Johns Hopkins. Also had a recommendation for Dr. Marisa Braun and/or Georgetown Lombardi cancer center. Have  you heard anything about either? Thanks again.

              • August 25, 2011 at 6:32 am
              JerryfromFauq
              Participant

                I was referred to Dr Thomas Stahl at 202 – 877-8484 [email protected] by my local surgeon to see  if he thought a WLE should be done to get normal margins.   He agreed.  i had no problems with him.  When I learned that my groin lymph node were in extremely bad shape, I took another local surgeons option to go to UVA, Dr Slingluff and Dr Weiss for the additional work. My travel time in traffic is less to UVA than DC.  i hose DR Slingluff for new surgery's.  He is great.  I did not see enough of Dr Stahl to have any negative impression if one wants to stay within DC.  Johns Hopkins would also be another well known and respected Melanoma site near D.C.  i have a friend that sees  Dr. Sharfman at Johns Hopkiins.  

                  Good luck.  Let us know what happens.

                • August 26, 2011 at 4:45 am
                msue5
                Participant

                  I Live in Fauquier County Va and go to The Melanoma Center At Washington Hospital Center. I see Dr. Venna (derm/onc) and Dr. Marc Boisvert (surg/onc). I never have trouble getting appts. They use a team approach and are very thorough. They have a website with phone #'s and info. Good luck!

                  Mary Sue

                   

                    • August 26, 2011 at 5:01 am
                    JerryfromFauq
                    Participant

                      Suspect you have figured out which county I live in!  Near Bealeton)   I know sevral other in the couty and one up at Gainesville. I'm about to think we need to start a  local melanoma support group. 

                      • August 26, 2011 at 5:14 am
                      msue5
                      Participant

                        Hi Jerry,

                        Yes I did figure that out. I am open to any plans for a support group or even just a casual get together. I don't post much but read often. I am Stage 3b and get scans every 3 mos. I also have Lupus which will limit my options for treatment when and if I progress. Email me at [email protected]. Would love to talk to you about plans for a support group.

                        Mary Sue

                        • August 26, 2011 at 5:14 am
                        msue5
                        Participant

                          Hi Jerry,

                          Yes I did figure that out. I am open to any plans for a support group or even just a casual get together. I don't post much but read often. I am Stage 3b and get scans every 3 mos. I also have Lupus which will limit my options for treatment when and if I progress. Email me at [email protected]. Would love to talk to you about plans for a support group.

                          Mary Sue

                          • August 26, 2011 at 5:01 am
                          JerryfromFauq
                          Participant

                            Suspect you have figured out which county I live in!  Near Bealeton)   I know sevral other in the couty and one up at Gainesville. I'm about to think we need to start a  local melanoma support group. 

                          • August 26, 2011 at 4:45 am
                          msue5
                          Participant

                            I Live in Fauquier County Va and go to The Melanoma Center At Washington Hospital Center. I see Dr. Venna (derm/onc) and Dr. Marc Boisvert (surg/onc). I never have trouble getting appts. They use a team approach and are very thorough. They have a website with phone #'s and info. Good luck!

                            Mary Sue

                             

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