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When will the sca

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    • February 13, 2015 at 2:21 am
    Kmiles
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      My diagnosis was 10/29, WLE 11/20 with 3 positive nodes.  12/29 complete node dissection.  I have yet to have any testing includes even just a chest X-ray. Is that normal? At what point she I expect one.  

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        • February 16, 2015 at 5:08 am
        AnitaLoree
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          Hello Kmiles: Please give more information as site of melanoma, are you seeing just a dematologist or have you started with an oncologist?  Yes, you should have a PET scan.  It sounds like you've fallen off their radar. It happened to us. We had to get on the phone and ask our HMO for what my husband wanted/should have. We find we need to stay proactive. Best wishes in getting the care you need.  A.L.

          • February 16, 2015 at 5:08 am
          AnitaLoree
          Participant

            Hello Kmiles: Please give more information as site of melanoma, are you seeing just a dematologist or have you started with an oncologist?  Yes, you should have a PET scan.  It sounds like you've fallen off their radar. It happened to us. We had to get on the phone and ask our HMO for what my husband wanted/should have. We find we need to stay proactive. Best wishes in getting the care you need.  A.L.

            • February 16, 2015 at 5:08 am
            AnitaLoree
            Participant

              Hello Kmiles: Please give more information as site of melanoma, are you seeing just a dematologist or have you started with an oncologist?  Yes, you should have a PET scan.  It sounds like you've fallen off their radar. It happened to us. We had to get on the phone and ask our HMO for what my husband wanted/should have. We find we need to stay proactive. Best wishes in getting the care you need.  A.L.

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