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Irishone21

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I am 45 years old and was diagnosed with stage 1a melanoma on my upper arm in September. Had surgery in October to remove the tumor…they say they got it all. My father is a melanoma survivor.

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Irishone21

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Initial Diagnosis Month

September

Initial Diagnosis Year

2017

Stage at Diagnosis

Stage 1

Current Stage

Stage 1