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Superficial Spreading Melanoma growing fast

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    • March 3, 2019 at 1:21 am
    Jell
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      Hi, I have a newly diagnosed Superficial Spreading Melanoma.

      Punch biopsy done 3 weeks ago – it measured at 1.75cm then. 

      Now it has grown to being 2.5cm long and wide.

      I am seeing a surgeon on Wed this week. However can anyone tell me if this normal and being this size how big will the WLE be on my thigh?

       

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        • March 3, 2019 at 2:49 am
        Kjos
        Participant

          Hi there, I had a WLE on Monday for a 2-ish centimeter SSM done on Monday and my incision is about 6 inches. It was on my back, so I don’t know if that makes a difference. It looks a little scary, but it really wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be. Worrying about it was the worst part. Good luck and hope it goes smoothly!

            • March 3, 2019 at 3:13 am
            Jell
            Participant

              Thanks Kjos, was it done as a local or under general?

               

              • March 3, 2019 at 3:55 am
              Kjos
              Participant

                It was a done with local. The shots to numb up were pretty much the worst part. After it was done I was just relieved to have it off. I have a full body skin check on 3/28 and if I have to do more WLE I won’t be so worried next time. Not fun, but manageable.

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