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    • September 5, 2013 at 2:34 pm
    cindersma2
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      hi i was newly diagnosed with melanoma. i am 37 with 3 amazing kids and a wonderful husband, along with a supportive extended family. i am very blessed. i wanted to thank everyone on here for being so brave and sharing there stories, it has really helped me this past month. i was diagnosed aug. 2 with a changing mole on my left thigh. it was 2.03 indepth, clarks level 4 with some shallow ulceration. ihad my second surgery sept.4 the wide excision and lymphnods removed to be tested. i am keeping my fingers crossed for clear result.

      hi i was newly diagnosed with melanoma. i am 37 with 3 amazing kids and a wonderful husband, along with a supportive extended family. i am very blessed. i wanted to thank everyone on here for being so brave and sharing there stories, it has really helped me this past month. i was diagnosed aug. 2 with a changing mole on my left thigh. it was 2.03 indepth, clarks level 4 with some shallow ulceration. ihad my second surgery sept.4 the wide excision and lymphnods removed to be tested. i am keeping my fingers crossed for clear result.

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        • September 5, 2013 at 3:03 pm
        Tina D
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          I also find lots of help here… helps one to not feel alone in the fight, and it is a community full of experience and resources and support. Sorry you are here, but I am glad you found it when you needed it. Hoping to hear good news from the follow up surgery,

          Tina

          • September 5, 2013 at 3:03 pm
          Tina D
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            I also find lots of help here… helps one to not feel alone in the fight, and it is a community full of experience and resources and support. Sorry you are here, but I am glad you found it when you needed it. Hoping to hear good news from the follow up surgery,

            Tina

            • September 5, 2013 at 3:03 pm
            Tina D
            Participant

              I also find lots of help here… helps one to not feel alone in the fight, and it is a community full of experience and resources and support. Sorry you are here, but I am glad you found it when you needed it. Hoping to hear good news from the follow up surgery,

              Tina

              • September 5, 2013 at 9:19 pm
              michelleg
              Participant

                Just wanted to say I hope you get good news from your surgery.  Also, you are in good hands.  I have been a patient at UVA with Dr Slingluff since June 2010.  Diagnosed at stage 3B and still 3B and NED.  I have had a good experience with the entire staff at his office.

                 

                Michelle / 3B

                • September 5, 2013 at 9:19 pm
                michelleg
                Participant

                  Just wanted to say I hope you get good news from your surgery.  Also, you are in good hands.  I have been a patient at UVA with Dr Slingluff since June 2010.  Diagnosed at stage 3B and still 3B and NED.  I have had a good experience with the entire staff at his office.

                   

                  Michelle / 3B

                  • September 5, 2013 at 9:19 pm
                  michelleg
                  Participant

                    Just wanted to say I hope you get good news from your surgery.  Also, you are in good hands.  I have been a patient at UVA with Dr Slingluff since June 2010.  Diagnosed at stage 3B and still 3B and NED.  I have had a good experience with the entire staff at his office.

                     

                    Michelle / 3B

                    • September 6, 2013 at 3:31 am
                    JerryfromFauq
                    Participant

                      Have to say, You got to the best!  After our PCP  & a local surgeon near Warrenton delayed my case for years, the only that prevented my death ln 2007 was what I consider extra-odinary and carrying actions & followup by Dr Slingluff and staff & his referral of me to Dr Weiss.  What TEAM at UVA!

                      • September 6, 2013 at 3:31 am
                      JerryfromFauq
                      Participant

                        Have to say, You got to the best!  After our PCP  & a local surgeon near Warrenton delayed my case for years, the only that prevented my death ln 2007 was what I consider extra-odinary and carrying actions & followup by Dr Slingluff and staff & his referral of me to Dr Weiss.  What TEAM at UVA!

                        • September 6, 2013 at 3:31 am
                        JerryfromFauq
                        Participant

                          Have to say, You got to the best!  After our PCP  & a local surgeon near Warrenton delayed my case for years, the only that prevented my death ln 2007 was what I consider extra-odinary and carrying actions & followup by Dr Slingluff and staff & his referral of me to Dr Weiss.  What TEAM at UVA!

                          • September 6, 2013 at 9:22 pm
                          JerryfromFauq
                          Participant

                            Nothing wrong with being a little wimpy! 

                            I hollered at Karen and sent a rough email, before I ever met them.  Dr Slingluff personally responded to me that same night @  35 minutes after midnight!  Does that man ever sleep?  He cares about people!  And picked a staff to match.
                            I was mean tohim once.  When I returned from being smashed by the horse in Co. I handed him the bloody pic of my head and told "This is you're fault!"  Boy did he looked stumped and ar a loss for words.  After a  brief pause, I added "If you hadn't saved my lire four years ago, I wouldn't have been here to do something this stupid."  He grinned.

                            • September 6, 2013 at 9:22 pm
                            JerryfromFauq
                            Participant

                              Nothing wrong with being a little wimpy! 

                              I hollered at Karen and sent a rough email, before I ever met them.  Dr Slingluff personally responded to me that same night @  35 minutes after midnight!  Does that man ever sleep?  He cares about people!  And picked a staff to match.
                              I was mean tohim once.  When I returned from being smashed by the horse in Co. I handed him the bloody pic of my head and told "This is you're fault!"  Boy did he looked stumped and ar a loss for words.  After a  brief pause, I added "If you hadn't saved my lire four years ago, I wouldn't have been here to do something this stupid."  He grinned.

                              • September 6, 2013 at 9:22 pm
                              JerryfromFauq
                              Participant

                                Nothing wrong with being a little wimpy! 

                                I hollered at Karen and sent a rough email, before I ever met them.  Dr Slingluff personally responded to me that same night @  35 minutes after midnight!  Does that man ever sleep?  He cares about people!  And picked a staff to match.
                                I was mean tohim once.  When I returned from being smashed by the horse in Co. I handed him the bloody pic of my head and told "This is you're fault!"  Boy did he looked stumped and ar a loss for words.  After a  brief pause, I added "If you hadn't saved my lire four years ago, I wouldn't have been here to do something this stupid."  He grinned.

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