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JShore

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Was diagnosed with melanoma Clark level III Breslow 2a May 2016 had a modified mohs surgery, Melanoma was on my ear but no sentinel lymph node biopsy was done. Had another mohs surgery same spot January 2016 for melancystic lesion same spot. Had chest x ray June 2015 revealed lung nodules and they are doing x ray every year at VA hospital nodules have not grown. There are several nodules in the lung but are stable. Drs are doing ct scan once a year.

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Initial Diagnosis Month

May

Initial Diagnosis Year

2006

Stage at Diagnosis

Stage 3

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