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      akkcak
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        My doctors are the same. No scans unless there is evidence. I told my local onc about feeling cruddy, headaches, weight loss etc. on 2 occasions and he would just say, that’s interferon. Whenl i saw my surgical onc they sent me for scans. Low and behold there’s a spot in my brain. I made it a year from original diagnosis. I knew something was off but kept being told it was the medicine. Don’t be scared to fight for your health.

        Amy

        akkcak
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          My doctors are the same. No scans unless there is evidence. I told my local onc about feeling cruddy, headaches, weight loss etc. on 2 occasions and he would just say, that’s interferon. Whenl i saw my surgical onc they sent me for scans. Low and behold there’s a spot in my brain. I made it a year from original diagnosis. I knew something was off but kept being told it was the medicine. Don’t be scared to fight for your health.

          Amy

          akkcak
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            My doctors are the same. No scans unless there is evidence. I told my local onc about feeling cruddy, headaches, weight loss etc. on 2 occasions and he would just say, that’s interferon. Whenl i saw my surgical onc they sent me for scans. Low and behold there’s a spot in my brain. I made it a year from original diagnosis. I knew something was off but kept being told it was the medicine. Don’t be scared to fight for your health.

            Amy

            akkcak
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              I had axillary dissection on both arms a year ago. At first i had swelling in my chest. Chest was huge. Didn’t last long and haven’t had problems since. Shaving is still an issue. Need 3 hands. Still numb too. I can also make toot sounds with my pits. The kind boys make by sticking their hands in their pits except i don’t have to use my hands. Great party trick.
              Good luck!
              Amy
              akkcak
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                I had axillary dissection on both arms a year ago. At first i had swelling in my chest. Chest was huge. Didn’t last long and haven’t had problems since. Shaving is still an issue. Need 3 hands. Still numb too. I can also make toot sounds with my pits. The kind boys make by sticking their hands in their pits except i don’t have to use my hands. Great party trick.
                Good luck!
                Amy
                akkcak
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                  I had axillary dissection on both arms a year ago. At first i had swelling in my chest. Chest was huge. Didn’t last long and haven’t had problems since. Shaving is still an issue. Need 3 hands. Still numb too. I can also make toot sounds with my pits. The kind boys make by sticking their hands in their pits except i don’t have to use my hands. Great party trick.
                  Good luck!
                  Amy
                  akkcak
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                    I’m assuming it means i’m stage 4. Can’t do surgery since it is deep. I haven’t been tested for braf. I’m in limbo right now. I have my melanoma specialist at one hospital but i also have a local oncologist. I’ve only gotten preliminary info from local dr. Waiting for specialist to receive and review scans. Hoping to see mel dr next week to get some answers.

                    Thank you everyone!
                    Amy

                    akkcak
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                      I’m assuming it means i’m stage 4. Can’t do surgery since it is deep. I haven’t been tested for braf. I’m in limbo right now. I have my melanoma specialist at one hospital but i also have a local oncologist. I’ve only gotten preliminary info from local dr. Waiting for specialist to receive and review scans. Hoping to see mel dr next week to get some answers.

                      Thank you everyone!
                      Amy

                      akkcak
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                        I’m assuming it means i’m stage 4. Can’t do surgery since it is deep. I haven’t been tested for braf. I’m in limbo right now. I have my melanoma specialist at one hospital but i also have a local oncologist. I’ve only gotten preliminary info from local dr. Waiting for specialist to receive and review scans. Hoping to see mel dr next week to get some answers.

                        Thank you everyone!
                        Amy

                        akkcak
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                          It’s laugh or cry sometimes. I choose to laugh.
                          Amy
                          akkcak
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                            It’s laugh or cry sometimes. I choose to laugh.
                            Amy
                            akkcak
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                              It’s laugh or cry sometimes. I choose to laugh.
                              Amy
                              akkcak
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                                I also go to dr. Dhar. Good luck with treatment!
                                akkcak
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                                  I also go to dr. Dhar. Good luck with treatment!
                                  akkcak
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                                    I also go to dr. Dhar. Good luck with treatment!
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