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      • June 2, 2017 at 2:57 am
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        Thanks. I just learned about false positives. 

        • May 30, 2017 at 5:32 pm
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          Thank you  for your rsponse. Your corrct I'm not on any  treatment. Sounds like it's recommended that I get a CT with contrast of that area to start with. I have a call in to the doctor. Will let you know what happens.

          • May 22, 2017 at 3:42 am
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            I use Allegra D 24, it's been OTC for awhile now but I have a prescription so I can get 30 pills all at once each month. The decongestant ingredient is restricted and the over the counter boxes only come with a maximum of 20 pills and you can't purchase more than one at a time plus the pharmcy takes down your ID & DL info. I also use nasal sprays, Astepro and Veramyst which are prescription but work well. Right now seems like the worst for seasonal allergies so I'm staying inside especially on windy days.

            • April 29, 2017 at 7:31 am
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              I see Dr. Kirane who is the Melanoma Specialist in Surgical Oncology, UCDavis Cancer Center.

              • April 28, 2017 at 4:35 pm
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                I'm being seen by the UCDavis Cancer Center. Here's a link.http://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/cancer/contactus/index.html

                 

                If you aren't a patient with UCDavis Medical Group HMO you can still be seen. You will need to get your medical records and scans, etc to them to review.

                • March 24, 2017 at 6:54 pm
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                  Hi,

                  I'm not sure I totally understand your question but I just had my 3 month check up which was an ultrasound to check the groin lymph nodes, and check the primary site for any unusual growths or lumps. All negative. From what I understand if it's spread from lymph nodes or on to other body areas it can be just as aggressive as it was when the original melanoma appeared. That's why scheduled rechecks, scans are ordered. 

                  • March 4, 2017 at 12:17 am
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                    Great to hear your good news!

                    • March 1, 2017 at 7:54 pm
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                      Hi Deb,

                      Yes, I'm still taking antibiotics. The wound seems to be closing up pretty quickly. It's been a week so far and I think I have a few more days to go. Be glad when this is over. 

                      • February 21, 2017 at 4:45 am
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                        Thanks for the replies. Heading home tomorrow, hopefully my surgeon will want to see it.

                        • February 20, 2017 at 12:16 am
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                          I had spread to the first sentinel node that was closer to the surface. The next sentinel node was a deep one and there was no melanoma in it. 

                          • February 20, 2017 at 12:16 am
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                            I had spread to the first sentinel node that was closer to the surface. The next sentinel node was a deep one and there was no melanoma in it. 

                            • February 14, 2017 at 6:54 am
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                              Thanks for the replies! I'll wear it. I'm also going to bring my ankle support as right after the surgery my ankle got swollen and that helped push the fluid back up. 

                              • February 14, 2017 at 6:54 am
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                                Thanks for the replies! I'll wear it. I'm also going to bring my ankle support as right after the surgery my ankle got swollen and that helped push the fluid back up. 

                                • February 14, 2017 at 6:54 am
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                                  Thanks for the replies! I'll wear it. I'm also going to bring my ankle support as right after the surgery my ankle got swollen and that helped push the fluid back up. 

                                  • January 3, 2018 at 1:46 am
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                                    Thanks, much appreciated

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