Melanoma in situ
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Melanoma in situ

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    • June 17, 2015 at 7:26 pm
    Edemk
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    Hi all- a few days ago I received a call from my dermatologist who had three lesions on my breasts biopsied . One on the upper part of the left Breast and two on the underneath part of the Breast. He removed them after noticing that they had grew from the last time I visited him which was 3 years ago. The results he said were melanoma in situ. He said not to worry but referred me to a surgeon at NyU who he recommended should remove them by margins to be safe that everything is gone. I'm very concerned about this, I have a newborn daughter and very scared that bc I have not been to see the dermatologist, they have grown and spread. How can I be sure that it's in situ only??

     

    Also my other question is once I remove all 3 by this surgeon, what is the likely hood that it comes back? Can I have Breast cancer bc of this? I apologize if I am asking ridiculous questions but as of right now this is all the information I have. The dermatologist assured me that the pathology reports were done by the president of the cancer board and he takes her word on everything that he sends over bc of her success rate in determining outcomes. 

     

    Please se let me know what you all think. 

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      • June 17, 2015 at 8:12 pm
      Janner
      Participant

      Melanoma is melanoma and not related to breast cancer.  Different cells, different cancers.

      Melanoma In situ means it is confined to the epidermis, the top most layer of skin.  No blood or lymph vessels exist in the epidermis so spreading is not really a worry.  You can have your slides sent to a different pathologist to confirm the findings – a second opinion on the pathology.  In general, melanoma in situ is considered cured when removed via surgery.  Nothing in life is 100%, but if you have melanoma, in situ is where you want to be.

      Get copies of all the pathology reports for your own records. Have the WLE (wide local excision) to get adequate margins on the lesion(s).  Schedule regular derm visits now and try to move on and enjoy that baby!

        • June 18, 2015 at 12:49 am
        Edemk
        Participant

        Thank you so much! I will get copies of everything tomorrow when I meet the surgeon and know more about what will happen next. 

        • June 18, 2015 at 12:49 am
        Edemk
        Participant

        Thank you so much! I will get copies of everything tomorrow when I meet the surgeon and know more about what will happen next. 

        • June 18, 2015 at 12:49 am
        Edemk
        Participant

        Thank you so much! I will get copies of everything tomorrow when I meet the surgeon and know more about what will happen next. 

      • June 17, 2015 at 8:12 pm
      Janner
      Participant

      Melanoma is melanoma and not related to breast cancer.  Different cells, different cancers.

      Melanoma In situ means it is confined to the epidermis, the top most layer of skin.  No blood or lymph vessels exist in the epidermis so spreading is not really a worry.  You can have your slides sent to a different pathologist to confirm the findings – a second opinion on the pathology.  In general, melanoma in situ is considered cured when removed via surgery.  Nothing in life is 100%, but if you have melanoma, in situ is where you want to be.

      Get copies of all the pathology reports for your own records. Have the WLE (wide local excision) to get adequate margins on the lesion(s).  Schedule regular derm visits now and try to move on and enjoy that baby!

      • June 17, 2015 at 8:12 pm
      Janner
      Participant

      Melanoma is melanoma and not related to breast cancer.  Different cells, different cancers.

      Melanoma In situ means it is confined to the epidermis, the top most layer of skin.  No blood or lymph vessels exist in the epidermis so spreading is not really a worry.  You can have your slides sent to a different pathologist to confirm the findings – a second opinion on the pathology.  In general, melanoma in situ is considered cured when removed via surgery.  Nothing in life is 100%, but if you have melanoma, in situ is where you want to be.

      Get copies of all the pathology reports for your own records. Have the WLE (wide local excision) to get adequate margins on the lesion(s).  Schedule regular derm visits now and try to move on and enjoy that baby!

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