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    bcip
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    I think I have a swollen lymph node in my right flank. I have. History of st 3 melanoma originating on right calf resulting in right groin and iliac lympadenectomies

     

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      jennunicorn
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      Make an appointment with you doctor and get it investigated to rule out melanoma.

        Sharon93065
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        Absolutley!  On my lower right flank is where they did the ctscan needle biopsy.  What i thought was a fatty tumor was one of 6 tumors- melanoma!  Get checked!

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