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      • May 2, 2017 at 1:34 am
      ccco
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        Hi Katie- I just noticed that you had sent me a message  but it found it's way into my junk folder. Sounds like we went/are going throught the same process. Got diagnosed with .3 melanoma a couple of years ago. Totally freaked me out but it became very clear that so many others have much more advanced melanomas. Still-when it happens to you it really makes you reevaluate. I had a wide excision (unfortunately I had a allergic reaction to the sutures) so it was not exactly pleasant. But it has healed (like 4 inch scar on shoulder) and saw derm every 3 mos and now every 6. I see that you are in Bend, me too! I sunscreen up daily and actually have added some hats and clothing with SPF. One thing that I had a trouble accepting is that docs felt that nothing else was needed-I thought there should be more testing, more aggressive action – but apparently not. They always ask about swollen glands and any weight loss (If only!) and the 6 mo. check up. Check out Eddie Bauer outlet in town-they have some long sleeve shirts that have spf.  Hope all goes smoothly for you!

         

        • May 20, 2015 at 11:58 pm
        ccco
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          Janner-thanks for the info! Most of my sun damage was in my "younger days" (under 30). The diagnosis certainly is a wake up call and  I will be checking moles (have lots) and ramping up my sun safety!

          • May 20, 2015 at 11:58 pm
          ccco
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            Janner-thanks for the info! Most of my sun damage was in my "younger days" (under 30). The diagnosis certainly is a wake up call and  I will be checking moles (have lots) and ramping up my sun safety!

            • May 20, 2015 at 11:58 pm
            ccco
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              Janner-thanks for the info! Most of my sun damage was in my "younger days" (under 30). The diagnosis certainly is a wake up call and  I will be checking moles (have lots) and ramping up my sun safety!

              • May 20, 2015 at 11:58 pm
              ccco
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                Janner-thanks for the info! Most of my sun damage was in my "younger days" (under 30). The diagnosis certainly is a wake up call and  I will be checking moles (have lots) and ramping up my sun safety!

                • May 20, 2015 at 11:58 pm
                ccco
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                  Janner-thanks for the info! Most of my sun damage was in my "younger days" (under 30). The diagnosis certainly is a wake up call and  I will be checking moles (have lots) and ramping up my sun safety!

                  • May 20, 2015 at 11:58 pm
                  ccco
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                    Janner-thanks for the info! Most of my sun damage was in my "younger days" (under 30). The diagnosis certainly is a wake up call and  I will be checking moles (have lots) and ramping up my sun safety!

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