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    • September 20, 2017 at 3:17 am
    jmb
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      Hi,

       

      I was diagnosed today with melanoma after a biopsy.  I have to go next Monday and the Dermotologist is going to re-remove the melanoma that is, remove a larger area and deeper area and then stitch the incision.  I also have another suscipous spot that will be biopsed.  I am freaking out!  Any words of reassurance would be appreciated, please.

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        • September 20, 2017 at 12:21 pm
        Nemesis
        Participant

          Hi and sorry ou have to deal with this.

           

          If you only need an exicison, then your melanoma must be thin. Those have, statistically, a very good chance of being cured by surgery alone.

           

          • September 20, 2017 at 3:51 pm
          Jamie1960
          Participant

            Vigilance is the key and you are doing the right thing to be aware of other areas of concern, but should also take a deep breath and relax.

            My own history requires that I "cut frequently…and often too", but this is not right for everybody.

            Have the procedure, visit your dermatologist (and / or surgeon) at regular intervals and poitn out anything which concerns you.

            Since my last WLE, I've had three punch biopsies, two of which have come back negative (third pending).

            Early detection is the key and you should take comfort in the fact that you are being proactive.

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