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    • November 18, 2015 at 1:19 pm
    gregor913
    Participant
    Hi. I have a upcoming pet test scheduled. I was told that I had micromets in 1 sentinol lymph node. What are the chances that these micromets spread to my organs? And chances the pet will be positive. Sorry I’m just really scared.
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      • November 18, 2015 at 1:32 pm
      gregor913
      Participant
      It was found in my left armpit and I’m 3b. This is my first scan.
      • November 18, 2015 at 1:32 pm
      gregor913
      Participant
      It was found in my left armpit and I’m 3b. This is my first scan.
      • November 18, 2015 at 1:32 pm
      gregor913
      Participant
      It was found in my left armpit and I’m 3b. This is my first scan.
      • November 18, 2015 at 6:51 pm
      Kim K
      Participant

      It is normal to be nervous.

      The thing that helped me was to plan on spread and have plan B,C,D already in mind so you can discuss with your doctor.  What clinical trials are availible etc.

      If it comes back negative you are OK for now.  Still have plans ready and keep evaluating them as melanoma treatments and trials are like trying to hit a moving target, but in a good way.  There are breakthroughs in treatments at least yearly nowadays.

      Plan for the worst, hope for the best, and take the time needed to get through this stressful time.  The waiting is always the hardest part.

      Best of luck!

      • November 18, 2015 at 6:51 pm
      Kim K
      Participant

      It is normal to be nervous.

      The thing that helped me was to plan on spread and have plan B,C,D already in mind so you can discuss with your doctor.  What clinical trials are availible etc.

      If it comes back negative you are OK for now.  Still have plans ready and keep evaluating them as melanoma treatments and trials are like trying to hit a moving target, but in a good way.  There are breakthroughs in treatments at least yearly nowadays.

      Plan for the worst, hope for the best, and take the time needed to get through this stressful time.  The waiting is always the hardest part.

      Best of luck!

        • November 19, 2015 at 1:29 am
        momof4boys
        Participant
        I totally agree. Hope for the best but be knowledgeable and have your thoughts ready. I just thought 2 months ago that I had joined the stage 4 club but false alarm. You could be just fine.
        • November 19, 2015 at 1:29 am
        momof4boys
        Participant
        I totally agree. Hope for the best but be knowledgeable and have your thoughts ready. I just thought 2 months ago that I had joined the stage 4 club but false alarm. You could be just fine.
        • November 19, 2015 at 2:54 am
        gregor913
        Participant
        Thanks for the replys.
        • November 19, 2015 at 2:54 am
        gregor913
        Participant
        Thanks for the replys.
        • November 19, 2015 at 2:54 am
        gregor913
        Participant
        Thanks for the replys.
        • November 19, 2015 at 1:29 am
        momof4boys
        Participant
        I totally agree. Hope for the best but be knowledgeable and have your thoughts ready. I just thought 2 months ago that I had joined the stage 4 club but false alarm. You could be just fine.
        • November 20, 2015 at 2:34 am
        _Paul_
        Participant

        Excellent advice Kim!

        • November 20, 2015 at 2:34 am
        _Paul_
        Participant

        Excellent advice Kim!

        • November 20, 2015 at 2:34 am
        _Paul_
        Participant

        Excellent advice Kim!

      • November 18, 2015 at 6:51 pm
      Kim K
      Participant

      It is normal to be nervous.

      The thing that helped me was to plan on spread and have plan B,C,D already in mind so you can discuss with your doctor.  What clinical trials are availible etc.

      If it comes back negative you are OK for now.  Still have plans ready and keep evaluating them as melanoma treatments and trials are like trying to hit a moving target, but in a good way.  There are breakthroughs in treatments at least yearly nowadays.

      Plan for the worst, hope for the best, and take the time needed to get through this stressful time.  The waiting is always the hardest part.

      Best of luck!

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