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Exactly what am I looking for

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    • September 12, 2015 at 8:24 pm
    Who_am_i
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      Brief history: 3b amelonotic, positive ulceration, mitotic 18++! . I chose watch and wait, what am I waiting for??  A few inconclusive lymph node biopsies. Now what? I have what feels like a lypoma on my forearm of my effected side, is this what I'm waiting for or is this just part of the 40 pounds I've gained ? Really what am I waiting for, lumps or bumps, I found lump before and surgeon laughed it off, so really what am I waiting for

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        • September 12, 2015 at 8:45 pm
        kathycmc
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          Subcutaneous "bumps" that are melanoma.  Usally they are firm to touch and may be darkier than skin in color.  Swollen lymph nodes and/or any unusual symptoms in brain or lungs.  Unusual or new pains in gut.  Any abnormality on PET or CT scans.  Hopefully none of these and melanoma never returns.

          • September 12, 2015 at 8:45 pm
          kathycmc
          Participant

            Subcutaneous "bumps" that are melanoma.  Usally they are firm to touch and may be darkier than skin in color.  Swollen lymph nodes and/or any unusual symptoms in brain or lungs.  Unusual or new pains in gut.  Any abnormality on PET or CT scans.  Hopefully none of these and melanoma never returns.

            • September 12, 2015 at 8:45 pm
            kathycmc
            Participant

              Subcutaneous "bumps" that are melanoma.  Usally they are firm to touch and may be darkier than skin in color.  Swollen lymph nodes and/or any unusual symptoms in brain or lungs.  Unusual or new pains in gut.  Any abnormality on PET or CT scans.  Hopefully none of these and melanoma never returns.

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