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Just Diagnosed – Scared

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    • July 29, 2018 at 11:10 pm
    MMH
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      I was just diagnosed on Friday, not much information other than my excision is upcoming, Stage 1 at this point, Atypical Spitzoid.  

      I am obviously panicked, and my doctor provided little information so I have had the weekend to think about this, and to google.  I am confused by the Spitzoid classification, and find varying reports, some of which are terrifying.  Can anyone enlighten me on this topic?  

      Thank you so much.  

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        • August 6, 2018 at 6:44 am
        Suebette4467
        Participant

          I don't know about your specific melanoma,but I am 3C on neck. Now doing Chemo every 2 weeks. In 3 months 2 surgeries and now Chemo. I was really scared also. I still am. But I have faith. I just wanted to say your not alone. Good Luck

          • August 6, 2018 at 4:32 pm
          neilarama2017
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            Your in the right place, dont go Googling anywhere else, it's all old info.  Thats the worst thing you can do.  Sounds like you caught it very early which is a very good thing. Good luck. 

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