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  • This topic has 9 replies, 2 voices, and was last updated 9 years ago by ccco.
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    • May 20, 2015 at 10:15 pm
    ccco
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      I was recently diagnosed (via initial biopsy) with Melanoma. Just got back from my wide excision. The surgeon said that it was a Stage 1 (.3mm) and no further treatment/action was necessary. He said there was no need to do any lymph node testing. Will being seeing my dermatologist every 3 months for awhile. While I feel like shooting off fireworks, I am hesitant in believing everything I am told. Is there really no chance of lymph node involvement if melanoma was thin (.3mm)? I feel silly asking since so many people on this site are dealing with some really big issues but don't want to fast forward and find that the cancer spread. Thanks for any advice!

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        • May 20, 2015 at 11:46 pm
        Janner
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          Lymph node testing isn't typically done for a 0.3mm lesion unless there are other higher risk factors.  Basically the risks of surgery are higher than the node positive risk.  Some institutions use 0.75mm and others use 1mm.  Your in the very low risk category.  Fireworks are good.  You can have your derm show you how to check your lymph nodes just to be on the proactive side.  Check them when you do your monthly self skin exam.  But otherwise, be sun safe and watch your other moles for CHANGE!

            • May 20, 2015 at 11:58 pm
            ccco
            Participant

              Janner-thanks for the info! Most of my sun damage was in my "younger days" (under 30). The diagnosis certainly is a wake up call and  I will be checking moles (have lots) and ramping up my sun safety!

              • May 20, 2015 at 11:58 pm
              ccco
              Participant

                Janner-thanks for the info! Most of my sun damage was in my "younger days" (under 30). The diagnosis certainly is a wake up call and  I will be checking moles (have lots) and ramping up my sun safety!

                • May 20, 2015 at 11:58 pm
                ccco
                Participant

                  Janner-thanks for the info! Most of my sun damage was in my "younger days" (under 30). The diagnosis certainly is a wake up call and  I will be checking moles (have lots) and ramping up my sun safety!

                  • May 20, 2015 at 11:58 pm
                  ccco
                  Participant

                    Janner-thanks for the info! Most of my sun damage was in my "younger days" (under 30). The diagnosis certainly is a wake up call and  I will be checking moles (have lots) and ramping up my sun safety!

                    • May 20, 2015 at 11:58 pm
                    ccco
                    Participant

                      Janner-thanks for the info! Most of my sun damage was in my "younger days" (under 30). The diagnosis certainly is a wake up call and  I will be checking moles (have lots) and ramping up my sun safety!

                      • May 20, 2015 at 11:58 pm
                      ccco
                      Participant

                        Janner-thanks for the info! Most of my sun damage was in my "younger days" (under 30). The diagnosis certainly is a wake up call and  I will be checking moles (have lots) and ramping up my sun safety!

                      • May 20, 2015 at 11:46 pm
                      Janner
                      Participant

                        Lymph node testing isn't typically done for a 0.3mm lesion unless there are other higher risk factors.  Basically the risks of surgery are higher than the node positive risk.  Some institutions use 0.75mm and others use 1mm.  Your in the very low risk category.  Fireworks are good.  You can have your derm show you how to check your lymph nodes just to be on the proactive side.  Check them when you do your monthly self skin exam.  But otherwise, be sun safe and watch your other moles for CHANGE!

                        • May 20, 2015 at 11:46 pm
                        Janner
                        Participant

                          Lymph node testing isn't typically done for a 0.3mm lesion unless there are other higher risk factors.  Basically the risks of surgery are higher than the node positive risk.  Some institutions use 0.75mm and others use 1mm.  Your in the very low risk category.  Fireworks are good.  You can have your derm show you how to check your lymph nodes just to be on the proactive side.  Check them when you do your monthly self skin exam.  But otherwise, be sun safe and watch your other moles for CHANGE!

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