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Re: Lump in groin

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    • March 26, 2016 at 4:22 pm
    Tamlin
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      Hi

      just a quick update on how I got on at derm appointment. He examined the lump in my groin which I e had for 2 wks now and said he didn't think it was a lymph node, but given my history, he would arrange an ultrasound scan. I had my scan yesterday and have been told it is infact an enlarged lymph node, and that my consultant might want to do more tests.  I assume he means a biopsy. Good news is he couldn't find any more nodes in my groin

      Should I insist on a biopsy if consultant suggest 'watch and see'.  Should I also insist on an open biopsy as I have read that fine needle biopsy isn't accurate (doesn't always detect cancer present )

       

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        • March 26, 2016 at 6:31 pm
        jennunicorn
        Participant

          I would definitely get it biopsied. The fine needle biopsy is accurate enough, no it isn't 100% but if it is done by someone who's had a ton of experience then they should be able to get a good amount of cells that if there is melanoma present then it will be detected. It is so much less invasive to do the needle biopsy. I just had one done a couple of weeks ago and I go to one of the top melanoma oncology centers in the country. I know my doctors would not steer me wrong if they thought the fine needle biopsy wasn't good enough.

          All the best,

            • March 29, 2016 at 12:07 pm
            Tamlin
            Participant

              Thank you Jenn. Hope your keeping well x

              • March 29, 2016 at 12:07 pm
              Tamlin
              Participant

                Thank you Jenn. Hope your keeping well x

                • March 29, 2016 at 12:07 pm
                Tamlin
                Participant

                  Thank you Jenn. Hope your keeping well x

                • March 26, 2016 at 6:31 pm
                jennunicorn
                Participant

                  I would definitely get it biopsied. The fine needle biopsy is accurate enough, no it isn't 100% but if it is done by someone who's had a ton of experience then they should be able to get a good amount of cells that if there is melanoma present then it will be detected. It is so much less invasive to do the needle biopsy. I just had one done a couple of weeks ago and I go to one of the top melanoma oncology centers in the country. I know my doctors would not steer me wrong if they thought the fine needle biopsy wasn't good enough.

                  All the best,

                  • March 26, 2016 at 6:31 pm
                  jennunicorn
                  Participant

                    I would definitely get it biopsied. The fine needle biopsy is accurate enough, no it isn't 100% but if it is done by someone who's had a ton of experience then they should be able to get a good amount of cells that if there is melanoma present then it will be detected. It is so much less invasive to do the needle biopsy. I just had one done a couple of weeks ago and I go to one of the top melanoma oncology centers in the country. I know my doctors would not steer me wrong if they thought the fine needle biopsy wasn't good enough.

                    All the best,

                    • March 29, 2016 at 12:43 pm
                    Tamlin
                    Participant

                      New update: consultant called today to say that although nothing else seen near enlarged lymph node which is a good sign, he has referred me to have lymph node removed and tested for melanoma. I'm starting to get a bit scared now. To meet consultant next Tuesday so he can go over the operation with me. Does anyone know if it's safe to fly after this operation as I'm due to go on holiday in May? How long were you in hospital and how long for recovery? 

                      Thanks 

                        • March 29, 2016 at 3:56 pm
                        jennunicorn
                        Participant

                          If you're just getting that one lymph node removed, you will be fine to fly in May. I had 4 lymph nodes removed for my SLNB. It's an outpatient procedure, so was home that same day after surgery. Took about a week for most of the soreness in that area to go down, but wasn't too bad. Had some fluid build up under the incision, and some swelling. But, it wasn't bad enough to stop me from flying if I was going to fly the next month. It would be a different story if you get all of them taken out, then lymphadema is much more possible and recovery time is longer. 

                          • March 29, 2016 at 3:56 pm
                          jennunicorn
                          Participant

                            If you're just getting that one lymph node removed, you will be fine to fly in May. I had 4 lymph nodes removed for my SLNB. It's an outpatient procedure, so was home that same day after surgery. Took about a week for most of the soreness in that area to go down, but wasn't too bad. Had some fluid build up under the incision, and some swelling. But, it wasn't bad enough to stop me from flying if I was going to fly the next month. It would be a different story if you get all of them taken out, then lymphadema is much more possible and recovery time is longer. 

                            • March 29, 2016 at 3:56 pm
                            jennunicorn
                            Participant

                              If you're just getting that one lymph node removed, you will be fine to fly in May. I had 4 lymph nodes removed for my SLNB. It's an outpatient procedure, so was home that same day after surgery. Took about a week for most of the soreness in that area to go down, but wasn't too bad. Had some fluid build up under the incision, and some swelling. But, it wasn't bad enough to stop me from flying if I was going to fly the next month. It would be a different story if you get all of them taken out, then lymphadema is much more possible and recovery time is longer. 

                            • March 29, 2016 at 12:43 pm
                            Tamlin
                            Participant

                              New update: consultant called today to say that although nothing else seen near enlarged lymph node which is a good sign, he has referred me to have lymph node removed and tested for melanoma. I'm starting to get a bit scared now. To meet consultant next Tuesday so he can go over the operation with me. Does anyone know if it's safe to fly after this operation as I'm due to go on holiday in May? How long were you in hospital and how long for recovery? 

                              Thanks 

                              • March 29, 2016 at 12:43 pm
                              Tamlin
                              Participant

                                New update: consultant called today to say that although nothing else seen near enlarged lymph node which is a good sign, he has referred me to have lymph node removed and tested for melanoma. I'm starting to get a bit scared now. To meet consultant next Tuesday so he can go over the operation with me. Does anyone know if it's safe to fly after this operation as I'm due to go on holiday in May? How long were you in hospital and how long for recovery? 

                                Thanks 

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