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I wouldn't be too concerned if it doesn't look atypical. I would say monitor it closely over the next few weeks/months, but if it just looks like a freckle chances are it may just be a freckle. It's good to be vigilant though and if it is really concerning you then maybe move up your next appointment with your dermatologist so they can examine it. 

I wouldn't be too concerned if it doesn't look atypical. I would say monitor it closely over the next few weeks/months, but if it just looks like a freckle chances are it may just be a freckle. It's good to be vigilant though and if it is really concerning you then maybe move up your next appointment with your dermatologist so they can examine it. 

I wouldn't be too concerned if it doesn't look atypical. I would say monitor it closely over the next few weeks/months, but if it just looks like a freckle chances are it may just be a freckle. It's good to be vigilant though and if it is really concerning you then maybe move up your next appointment with your dermatologist so they can examine it. 

I would try to insist to your dermatologist that you'd like at least a piece of it removed to be biopsied since it's causing you a lot of distress. Better safe than sorry.

I would try to insist to your dermatologist that you'd like at least a piece of it removed to be biopsied since it's causing you a lot of distress. Better safe than sorry.

I would try to insist to your dermatologist that you'd like at least a piece of it removed to be biopsied since it's causing you a lot of distress. Better safe than sorry.

I completed the yearlong regiment of Interferon and I would recommend the clinical trial. Interferon, for me, was like a sledge hammer to my immune system. I spent the first month, the induction phase, almost bed-ridden except for when I had to go to my injections: 5 days a week for the first month through an IV. Vomiting, headaches (usually mild), chills, extreme fatigue, loss of appetite and sort of a metallic taste in my mouth to where nothing tasted proper were the most frequent side effects I experienced.

After the first month of IV injections we went to a self-administered shot 3 times a week for the next 11 months and this was much more manageable. Usually I'd feel sick 3-5 hours after the shot and that would last anywhere from 8-24 hours. Sometimes however I'd wake up and feel almost fine just fatigued although if I missed a shot the next one would always be especially hellish so don’t miss one, or if you have to miss one I’d lower the dosage to about 66% for the next shot so that my body would handle it a little better, however discuss that with your doctor before doing anything like that. The key was to take the shot a few hours before bed and actually one of the ‘beneficial’ effects of Interferon is it put me out cold sleeping, as someone who struggles sleeping at night this was a nice change of pace.

You probably didn't need to do a lot of research to find out that Interferon isn't the most effective and in my case I had my recurrence about 6 months after I completed treatment. I'm not saying don't do the Interferon because obviously every case is different, but for me the side effects were bordering on debilitating for the first month and caused me to miss a semester of school and time from work. For the record I was 22 and in relatively good shape and still had a tough time with it.

Best of luck with your surgery and whatever treatment option you end up doing.

I completed the yearlong regiment of Interferon and I would recommend the clinical trial. Interferon, for me, was like a sledge hammer to my immune system. I spent the first month, the induction phase, almost bed-ridden except for when I had to go to my injections: 5 days a week for the first month through an IV. Vomiting, headaches (usually mild), chills, extreme fatigue, loss of appetite and sort of a metallic taste in my mouth to where nothing tasted proper were the most frequent side effects I experienced.

After the first month of IV injections we went to a self-administered shot 3 times a week for the next 11 months and this was much more manageable. Usually I'd feel sick 3-5 hours after the shot and that would last anywhere from 8-24 hours. Sometimes however I'd wake up and feel almost fine just fatigued although if I missed a shot the next one would always be especially hellish so don’t miss one, or if you have to miss one I’d lower the dosage to about 66% for the next shot so that my body would handle it a little better, however discuss that with your doctor before doing anything like that. The key was to take the shot a few hours before bed and actually one of the ‘beneficial’ effects of Interferon is it put me out cold sleeping, as someone who struggles sleeping at night this was a nice change of pace.

You probably didn't need to do a lot of research to find out that Interferon isn't the most effective and in my case I had my recurrence about 6 months after I completed treatment. I'm not saying don't do the Interferon because obviously every case is different, but for me the side effects were bordering on debilitating for the first month and caused me to miss a semester of school and time from work. For the record I was 22 and in relatively good shape and still had a tough time with it.

Best of luck with your surgery and whatever treatment option you end up doing.

I completed the yearlong regiment of Interferon and I would recommend the clinical trial. Interferon, for me, was like a sledge hammer to my immune system. I spent the first month, the induction phase, almost bed-ridden except for when I had to go to my injections: 5 days a week for the first month through an IV. Vomiting, headaches (usually mild), chills, extreme fatigue, loss of appetite and sort of a metallic taste in my mouth to where nothing tasted proper were the most frequent side effects I experienced.

After the first month of IV injections we went to a self-administered shot 3 times a week for the next 11 months and this was much more manageable. Usually I'd feel sick 3-5 hours after the shot and that would last anywhere from 8-24 hours. Sometimes however I'd wake up and feel almost fine just fatigued although if I missed a shot the next one would always be especially hellish so don’t miss one, or if you have to miss one I’d lower the dosage to about 66% for the next shot so that my body would handle it a little better, however discuss that with your doctor before doing anything like that. The key was to take the shot a few hours before bed and actually one of the ‘beneficial’ effects of Interferon is it put me out cold sleeping, as someone who struggles sleeping at night this was a nice change of pace.

You probably didn't need to do a lot of research to find out that Interferon isn't the most effective and in my case I had my recurrence about 6 months after I completed treatment. I'm not saying don't do the Interferon because obviously every case is different, but for me the side effects were bordering on debilitating for the first month and caused me to miss a semester of school and time from work. For the record I was 22 and in relatively good shape and still had a tough time with it.

Best of luck with your surgery and whatever treatment option you end up doing.