Please Help. Can I have Melanoma Twice?
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Please Help. Can I have Melanoma Twice?

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    • June 7, 2012 at 10:24 pm
    Kaley
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    I had a superficial malignant melanoma removed 8 years ago. Stage 1B. Clear  SNB and margins. No lymph nodes involved.  Went on to live my life as told to do.  I was here 8 years ago and remember signing up to Janner's group for Stage 1 mel survivors.

    I had a superficial malignant melanoma removed 8 years ago. Stage 1B. Clear  SNB and margins. No lymph nodes involved.  Went on to live my life as told to do.  I was here 8 years ago and remember signing up to Janner's group for Stage 1 mel survivors.

    This morning I woke up with a tiny raised mole on my neck.  It is dome shaped, perfect  dark color, shiny.  Unbelieveable how quickly this happened. It was not there last night when I went to bed.  Can this be a Nodular Melanoma? Can I have 2 separate melanomas? Is this possible, and has anyone ever heard of someone having 2 types of melanoma?  I'll take any and all advice. Thank you!!!!!!!!

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      • June 7, 2012 at 11:02 pm
      Janner
      Participant

      Yes, it is possible to have more than one melanoma primary.  I've had 3.  Yes, they can be different kinds as well although that is much rarer.  In general, most people who have more than one have the same type.  This doesn't mean your lesion is melanoma, but it is certainly worth having it checked out.  Sorry you had to come back here!

      Janner

        • June 7, 2012 at 11:08 pm
        Kaley
        Participant

        Thank you Janner. I can't get into my derm's office soon enough so tomorrow I'm having my PCP remove it. 

        • June 8, 2012 at 11:04 pm
        Cindy33
        Participant

        I've had two primaries and they didn't look like anything of concern to my dermatologist. He was shocked they came back melanoma. I have regular screens and multiple biopsies routinely. I think it's good to have it off. New moles are suspicious.

        • June 8, 2012 at 11:04 pm
        Cindy33
        Participant

        I've had two primaries and they didn't look like anything of concern to my dermatologist. He was shocked they came back melanoma. I have regular screens and multiple biopsies routinely. I think it's good to have it off. New moles are suspicious.

        • June 8, 2012 at 11:04 pm
        Cindy33
        Participant

        I've had two primaries and they didn't look like anything of concern to my dermatologist. He was shocked they came back melanoma. I have regular screens and multiple biopsies routinely. I think it's good to have it off. New moles are suspicious.

        • June 7, 2012 at 11:08 pm
        Kaley
        Participant

        Thank you Janner. I can't get into my derm's office soon enough so tomorrow I'm having my PCP remove it. 

        • June 7, 2012 at 11:08 pm
        Kaley
        Participant

        Thank you Janner. I can't get into my derm's office soon enough so tomorrow I'm having my PCP remove it. 

      • June 7, 2012 at 11:02 pm
      Janner
      Participant

      Yes, it is possible to have more than one melanoma primary.  I've had 3.  Yes, they can be different kinds as well although that is much rarer.  In general, most people who have more than one have the same type.  This doesn't mean your lesion is melanoma, but it is certainly worth having it checked out.  Sorry you had to come back here!

      Janner

      • June 7, 2012 at 11:02 pm
      Janner
      Participant

      Yes, it is possible to have more than one melanoma primary.  I've had 3.  Yes, they can be different kinds as well although that is much rarer.  In general, most people who have more than one have the same type.  This doesn't mean your lesion is melanoma, but it is certainly worth having it checked out.  Sorry you had to come back here!

      Janner

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