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Possible recurrence from 1a

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    • March 22, 2023 at 9:36 pm
    Chris
    Participant
      Hello,

      My name is Chris and I have never posted here, though have lurked around for a bit. I am 33 and had a very thin (almost in situ) melanoma removed from my forearm area a couple of years ago.

      A couple of months ago, I noticed a small bb sized nodule about 1 inch from my WLE scar, heading “up” my arm. Since then I have had an ultrasound and MRI – the prior detecting a heterogenous hypo echoic nodule, and the latter detecting absolutely nothing.

      I am scheduled to have it removed by a melanoma surgeon in a month. I’m really not sure of what it could be other than melanoma, but who knows. It is moveable and painless. There are no palpable clusters of lymph nodes in the area.

      I will update on this forum with the results, should anyone have a similar situation and take interest.

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        • March 22, 2023 at 10:27 pm
        JudiAU
        Participant
          Hopefully the pathology will come back as clear. Just wanted you to know that we waiting with you.
            • March 23, 2023 at 8:17 pm
            Chris
            Participant
              Thank you very much Judi. I really appreciate the reply. Should have results by end of April, and will update then.
            • April 11, 2023 at 2:58 pm
            lovepuppy
            Participant
              Hi Chris, I recently had a surgery for 1A melanoma on my thigh and they got clean borders but I worry a little about the future. Please keep us posted sending positive thoughts your way.
              • April 25, 2023 at 5:50 pm
              Chris
              Participant
                Hi Judy and Lovepuppy (and others).

                I had an excision of the bb sized lump about a week and a half ago. I was told today at my post op appt. that the lump was a benign collection of nerve endings that may have accumulated due to the original surgery. Kind of strange, as it occurred 1 inch from the WLE, but that’s what they said. I thank God for my life today and send love to everyone who has had/has Mel. Thank you for creating a safe space for me to bring this to the table. I love you all.

                Chris

                • April 26, 2023 at 3:25 pm
                lovepuppy
                Participant
                  Chris,

                  I’m very happy to hear your good news! It’s very relevant to what I’m noticing on my leg post surgery. I have a weird lump that seems to be part of the post op affect. I’m seeing my doctor next week to verify if this is typical.

                  Pat

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