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Melanoma Vagina

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    • July 12, 2018 at 9:37 pm
    Leslee Laurel
    Participant

    Dignoised in 2017, had blockage removed and now its returned, only 3% of the population have this, no research is being done that my Dr knows of…..survival rate is 5 years….

    I am 74 survived Breast Cancer and now this!

    Any thoughts were be appreciated, would like to hear from others who may have this.

     

    Thanks

    Carole

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      • July 12, 2018 at 10:26 pm
      Bubbles
      Participant

      If you are dealing with vaginal melanoma, I am very sorry.  It would be categorized as mucosal melanoma.  Your doctor should know that.  If they do not, then I suggest you seek another doctor…specifically a melanom specialist.  Mucosal melanoma is not fun.  It is difficult.  However, it is not without hope.  Many respond very well to FDA approved immunotherapy.  Please seek a melanoma specialist.  Your life may depend on it.  I wish you my best.  Celeste

      • July 12, 2018 at 10:52 pm
      MichelleRHG
      Participant
      Please do as Bubbles suggests! You should see a melanoma oncologist asap. There is treatment available but you need to see someone who has treated this before! Best wishes.
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