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        I’m just looking for any information or advice that may help me figure out just how serious of a case I am. I am unfamiliar with the process and overall Outlook of my diagnosis. I recently had five melanomas removed. I noticed just today one of the bigger scar tissues has a very black growth development. Should I be concerned about this? Also I am scheduled for three more removals this month. My Dr. Is actually a dermatologist but her primary patients are there for Lazer surgery and cosmetic issues. I have military insurance which will only allow coverage to this dermatologist. I am extremely uninformed and am at a loss as to why they say I’m at a stage three moderate level yet seem very unconcerned about the whole process. I did have further surgery on one melanoma which was “outside the boundaries.” I have a relatively large scar on my back from that surgery. My Dr. spotted another melanoma during that surgery yet just told me to get with the scheduers to set a date for the PA to remove that along with two very suspicious moles. I am not sure if this is normal practice and if there was an urgency to remove the cancer or not. I am worried I’m not getting the treatment or information I need. If anyone has any information, advice, or even an opinion on this matter I would love the feedback. Thank you so much. Jenni
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          I’m just looking for any information or advice that may help me figure out just how serious of a case I am. I am unfamiliar with the process and overall Outlook of my diagnosis. I recently had five melanomas removed. I noticed just today one of the bigger scar tissues has a very black growth development. Should I be concerned about this? Also I am scheduled for three more removals this month. My Dr. Is actually a dermatologist but her primary patients are there for Lazer surgery and cosmetic issues. I have military insurance which will only allow coverage to this dermatologist. I am extremely uninformed and am at a loss as to why they say I’m at a stage three moderate level yet seem very unconcerned about the whole process. I did have further surgery on one melanoma which was “outside the boundaries.” I have a relatively large scar on my back from that surgery. My Dr. spotted another melanoma during that surgery yet just told me to get with the scheduers to set a date for the PA to remove that along with two very suspicious moles. I am not sure if this is normal practice and if there was an urgency to remove the cancer or not. I am worried I’m not getting the treatment or information I need. If anyone has any information, advice, or even an opinion on this matter I would love the feedback. Thank you so much. Jenni
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            I’m just looking for any information or advice that may help me figure out just how serious of a case I am. I am unfamiliar with the process and overall Outlook of my diagnosis. I recently had five melanomas removed. I noticed just today one of the bigger scar tissues has a very black growth development. Should I be concerned about this? Also I am scheduled for three more removals this month. My Dr. Is actually a dermatologist but her primary patients are there for Lazer surgery and cosmetic issues. I have military insurance which will only allow coverage to this dermatologist. I am extremely uninformed and am at a loss as to why they say I’m at a stage three moderate level yet seem very unconcerned about the whole process. I did have further surgery on one melanoma which was “outside the boundaries.” I have a relatively large scar on my back from that surgery. My Dr. spotted another melanoma during that surgery yet just told me to get with the scheduers to set a date for the PA to remove that along with two very suspicious moles. I am not sure if this is normal practice and if there was an urgency to remove the cancer or not. I am worried I’m not getting the treatment or information I need. If anyone has any information, advice, or even an opinion on this matter I would love the feedback. Thank you so much. Jenni
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              I’m just looking for any information or advice that may help me figure out just how serious of a case I am. I am unfamiliar with the process and overall Outlook of my diagnosis. I recently had five melanomas removed. I noticed just today one of the bigger scar tissues has a very black growth development. Should I be concerned about this? Also I am scheduled for three more removals this month. My Dr. Is actually a dermatologist but her primary patients are there for Lazer surgery and cosmetic issues. I have military insurance which will only allow coverage to this dermatologist. I am extremely uninformed and am at a loss as to why they say I’m at a stage three moderate level yet seem very unconcerned about the whole process. I did have further surgery on one melanoma which was “outside the boundaries.” I have a relatively large scar on my back from that surgery. My Dr. spotted another melanoma during that surgery yet just told me to get with the scheduers to set a date for the PA to remove that along with two very suspicious moles. I am not sure if this is normal practice and if there was an urgency to remove the cancer or not. I am worried I’m not getting the treatment or information I need. If anyone has any information, advice, or even an opinion on this matter I would love the feedback. Thank you so much. Jenni
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