The information on this site is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Content within the patient forum is user-generated and has not been reviewed by medical professionals. Other sections of the Melanoma Research Foundation website include information that has been reviewed by medical professionals as appropriate. All medical decisions should be made in consultation with your doctor or other qualified medical professional.

Carlos P

View Profile

Base

Bio

53 year old husband and father of 3. Mole on my neck for years, only bacame an issue after cutting it while shaving. It turned ugly and went to my doctor who showed concerns as soon as he saw it and 2 weeks later removed it leaving me with 4 stitches. Today I went for my follow up and found it was melanomia but it is “clear”. He is referring me to a plastic surgeon and he is recommending further removal just to be safe. I dont kmow much about this but after reading about it today, I have to say that I am scared. I should hear back from the doctor’s office with the plastic surgeon appointment on Tuesday.
Does anyone have any advise?

CP

Display Name

Carlos P

I am

the patient

Initial Diagnosis Month

October

Initial Diagnosis Year

2014

Stage at Diagnosis

Stage 3

Current Stage

Stage 3