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Reappearance?

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    • February 5, 2017 at 10:16 pm
    Springcreektrail
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    I had melanoma on my foot a year and a half ago.  It was stage II, surgically removed, none in the lymph nodes so I've been Ned since then.  Recently I've noticed a small lump and some pain at the site of the surgery.  Should I be worried?  Can melanoma return at the original site? I know that it typically travels to the lymph nodes, in my case the groin, or to other organs but I've never seen anything about it cropping up at the site of origin.

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      • February 5, 2017 at 11:13 pm
      Janner
      Participant

      Yes it could be a "local recurrence".  Please see your doc!

      • February 5, 2017 at 11:13 pm
      Janner
      Participant

      Yes it could be a "local recurrence".  Please see your doc!

      • February 5, 2017 at 11:13 pm
      Janner
      Participant

      Yes it could be a "local recurrence".  Please see your doc!

      • February 5, 2017 at 11:41 pm
      iskitwo
      Participant

      Yes, I am currently being being tested for a possible reoccurrence. It is about a inch away from original excision. Have it checked out just to be safe!

      • February 5, 2017 at 11:41 pm
      iskitwo
      Participant

      Yes, I am currently being being tested for a possible reoccurrence. It is about a inch away from original excision. Have it checked out just to be safe!

      • February 5, 2017 at 11:41 pm
      iskitwo
      Participant

      Yes, I am currently being being tested for a possible reoccurrence. It is about a inch away from original excision. Have it checked out just to be safe!

        • February 6, 2017 at 2:06 am
        Springcreektrail
        Participant

        Ok, thank you both. I was afraid this might be the case.  Do we ever get over worrying that it might come back?  I go on with my life but I have to admit that this fear is always in the back of my mind.  I will get in touch with my doctors.  

        • February 6, 2017 at 2:06 am
        Springcreektrail
        Participant

        Ok, thank you both. I was afraid this might be the case.  Do we ever get over worrying that it might come back?  I go on with my life but I have to admit that this fear is always in the back of my mind.  I will get in touch with my doctors.  

        • February 6, 2017 at 2:06 am
        Springcreektrail
        Participant

        Ok, thank you both. I was afraid this might be the case.  Do we ever get over worrying that it might come back?  I go on with my life but I have to admit that this fear is always in the back of my mind.  I will get in touch with my doctors.  

        • February 6, 2017 at 3:26 pm
        iskitwo
        Participant

        Try not to jump to worst case! They have told me that it also could be scar tissue. Stay positive but get checked

        • February 6, 2017 at 3:26 pm
        iskitwo
        Participant

        Try not to jump to worst case! They have told me that it also could be scar tissue. Stay positive but get checked

        • February 6, 2017 at 3:26 pm
        iskitwo
        Participant

        Try not to jump to worst case! They have told me that it also could be scar tissue. Stay positive but get checked

      • February 6, 2017 at 3:39 am
      casagrayson
      Participant

      It also could simply be scar tissue.  Don't jump to the worst conclusion — but get it checked out for peace of mind.

      • February 6, 2017 at 3:39 am
      casagrayson
      Participant

      It also could simply be scar tissue.  Don't jump to the worst conclusion — but get it checked out for peace of mind.

      • February 6, 2017 at 3:39 am
      casagrayson
      Participant

      It also could simply be scar tissue.  Don't jump to the worst conclusion — but get it checked out for peace of mind.

      • February 6, 2017 at 9:36 pm
      liberty04281
      Participant
      Yes, it could happen definitely.
      You have to see a doctor.
      Good Luck!
      • February 6, 2017 at 9:36 pm
      liberty04281
      Participant
      Yes, it could happen definitely.
      You have to see a doctor.
      Good Luck!
      • February 6, 2017 at 9:36 pm
      liberty04281
      Participant
      Yes, it could happen definitely.
      You have to see a doctor.
      Good Luck!
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