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Just found out I have melanoma. Help!!!
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Just found out I have melanoma. Help!!!

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    • November 1, 2018 at 2:02 am
    mortalMike
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      I just found out that I have "maligant melanoma". Am scheduled to see Doctor for consultation tomorrow for upcoming test/surgery next week. Getting Sentinal lymph node test and Wide local excision. Im 69 and I admit I am a little scared. I have taken being shot at, blown up and stabbed but that was when I thought I was immortal. I could sure us some advice now

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        • November 4, 2018 at 5:10 pm
        Ridingaroundwith27Jennifers
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          Try not to panic.  Find out what the plan is.  Bring a notebook and write everything down.  Ask for copies of everything, diagnostics reports, etc.  I have mine in a binder.  Everything the doc says will become a blur and you will forget the specifics.  Having something to look back at will help.  This is scary but you can do this.  We do this all the time.  I get stabbed (by a professional) every two weeks.  Breathe, buckle up and try to enjoy the ride.  

          Good wishes to you,

          Jennifer

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