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Hello Bioguy –

Just wondering how you made out with your biopsy?  I hope all went well and you got GREAT News! 🙂

Kathy NJ

Hello Bioguy –

Just wondering how you made out with your biopsy?  I hope all went well and you got GREAT News! 🙂

Kathy NJ

Hello Bioguy –

Just wondering how you made out with your biopsy?  I hope all went well and you got GREAT News! 🙂

Kathy NJ

Anxiety sucks. Big time. Did you get an appointment to the dermatologist yet? If not, do you have an appointment and did you make them aware that your primary care doctor is suspecting possible Melanoma? Make sure they are aware. They can get you in faster and you will be closer to your answers.

As for the lesion and bleeding, don't get crazy ! The information that you are reading is the worst case scenerio. I am sure more people will advise you of the same thing. I too, was in your shoes two years ago. I was that worrried, cant sleep, OMG what is going to happen to me, person. I am alive and well, here talking to you with no signs of Melanoma. Dont worry until someone tells you to. and PS. If for some reason this comes back and IS melanoma? Breathe and then come on here and ask everyone again for help . Everyone on here is so helpful, even with finding a doctor. (Melanoma specialist if needed )

Hang in there and keep us posted! Good luck…

Anxiety sucks. Big time. Did you get an appointment to the dermatologist yet? If not, do you have an appointment and did you make them aware that your primary care doctor is suspecting possible Melanoma? Make sure they are aware. They can get you in faster and you will be closer to your answers.

As for the lesion and bleeding, don't get crazy ! The information that you are reading is the worst case scenerio. I am sure more people will advise you of the same thing. I too, was in your shoes two years ago. I was that worrried, cant sleep, OMG what is going to happen to me, person. I am alive and well, here talking to you with no signs of Melanoma. Dont worry until someone tells you to. and PS. If for some reason this comes back and IS melanoma? Breathe and then come on here and ask everyone again for help . Everyone on here is so helpful, even with finding a doctor. (Melanoma specialist if needed )

Hang in there and keep us posted! Good luck…

Anxiety sucks. Big time. Did you get an appointment to the dermatologist yet? If not, do you have an appointment and did you make them aware that your primary care doctor is suspecting possible Melanoma? Make sure they are aware. They can get you in faster and you will be closer to your answers.

As for the lesion and bleeding, don't get crazy ! The information that you are reading is the worst case scenerio. I am sure more people will advise you of the same thing. I too, was in your shoes two years ago. I was that worrried, cant sleep, OMG what is going to happen to me, person. I am alive and well, here talking to you with no signs of Melanoma. Dont worry until someone tells you to. and PS. If for some reason this comes back and IS melanoma? Breathe and then come on here and ask everyone again for help . Everyone on here is so helpful, even with finding a doctor. (Melanoma specialist if needed )

Hang in there and keep us posted! Good luck…

Anxiety sucks.  Big time.   Did you get an appointment to the dermatologist yet?  If not, do you have an appointment and did you make them aware that your primary care doctor is suspecting possible Melanoma?  Make sure they are aware.  They can get you in faster and you will be closer to your answers. 

As for the lesion and bleeding, don't get crazy !  The information that you are reading is the worst case scenerio.  I am sure more people will advise you of the same thing.  I too, was in your shoes two years ago.  I was that worrried, cant sleep, OMG what is going to happen to me, person.   I am alive and well, here talking to you with no signs of Melanoma.  Dont worry until someone tells you to.  and PS.  If for some reason this comes back and IS melanoma? Breathe and then come on here and ask everyone again for help .  Everyone on here is so helpful, even with finding a doctor. (Melanoma specialist if needed )

Hang in there and keep us posted!   Good luck…

Kathy in NJ   Stage 3A since 1/2011

Anxiety sucks.  Big time.   Did you get an appointment to the dermatologist yet?  If not, do you have an appointment and did you make them aware that your primary care doctor is suspecting possible Melanoma?  Make sure they are aware.  They can get you in faster and you will be closer to your answers. 

As for the lesion and bleeding, don't get crazy !  The information that you are reading is the worst case scenerio.  I am sure more people will advise you of the same thing.  I too, was in your shoes two years ago.  I was that worrried, cant sleep, OMG what is going to happen to me, person.   I am alive and well, here talking to you with no signs of Melanoma.  Dont worry until someone tells you to.  and PS.  If for some reason this comes back and IS melanoma? Breathe and then come on here and ask everyone again for help .  Everyone on here is so helpful, even with finding a doctor. (Melanoma specialist if needed )

Hang in there and keep us posted!   Good luck…

Kathy in NJ   Stage 3A since 1/2011

Anxiety sucks.  Big time.   Did you get an appointment to the dermatologist yet?  If not, do you have an appointment and did you make them aware that your primary care doctor is suspecting possible Melanoma?  Make sure they are aware.  They can get you in faster and you will be closer to your answers. 

As for the lesion and bleeding, don't get crazy !  The information that you are reading is the worst case scenerio.  I am sure more people will advise you of the same thing.  I too, was in your shoes two years ago.  I was that worrried, cant sleep, OMG what is going to happen to me, person.   I am alive and well, here talking to you with no signs of Melanoma.  Dont worry until someone tells you to.  and PS.  If for some reason this comes back and IS melanoma? Breathe and then come on here and ask everyone again for help .  Everyone on here is so helpful, even with finding a doctor. (Melanoma specialist if needed )

Hang in there and keep us posted!   Good luck…

Kathy in NJ   Stage 3A since 1/2011

I just saw this pop up from last year.  How are all 3a friends doing?  I am HAPPY to say I am still HERE, still 3a, still going strong and never felt better in my life.  I lost weight, eat a better diet, wishing I could put more exercise in this life of mine ( baby steps, baby steps LOL) .  I just reached my 2year mark this month.  I hope this finds you all well and NED !!!!

Kathy from NJ 3A since January 2011

I just saw this pop up from last year.  How are all 3a friends doing?  I am HAPPY to say I am still HERE, still 3a, still going strong and never felt better in my life.  I lost weight, eat a better diet, wishing I could put more exercise in this life of mine ( baby steps, baby steps LOL) .  I just reached my 2year mark this month.  I hope this finds you all well and NED !!!!

Kathy from NJ 3A since January 2011

I just saw this pop up from last year.  How are all 3a friends doing?  I am HAPPY to say I am still HERE, still 3a, still going strong and never felt better in my life.  I lost weight, eat a better diet, wishing I could put more exercise in this life of mine ( baby steps, baby steps LOL) .  I just reached my 2year mark this month.  I hope this finds you all well and NED !!!!

Kathy from NJ 3A since January 2011

Unfortunately ( sad to say as well ) I had only seen a derm when I was a teenager for some type of cyst thing – I have to say, she did do a body check but back then ( 80's ) they didnt push you to go get scanned yearly.  Or at least, i dont remember.  In my own experiences with my kids, no pediatrician told me to go to a dermatologist with them to get body checks.. Never did i EVER hear those words, nor did any of my other family members, friends etc… They do push you to get all these immunizations, check ups, blood tests, why not put that in as part of your 'healthy care' information?  it is very frustrating to me.  Now that I am on the other end of the stick, a melanoma survivor, I preach to anyone that will listen, i inform anyone and everyone that if you didnt get checked you need to.  I have no family history, I am not 'extremely fair skinned"  I tanned and possibly burned a bit  if out too long, wore SPF if I needed to as I got older, but was not part of my every day thing like it is now. I have minimal moles and some freckles but thats it… So, all should be checked.  My kids now go every year.  My son had things removed that are just areas we need to watch now but at least we are on it and they are informed. 

I am hoping for good news for you.  I understand the breathing part.  I do.  One step at a time.  Get to the doctor.  Then go from there….

Unfortunately ( sad to say as well ) I had only seen a derm when I was a teenager for some type of cyst thing – I have to say, she did do a body check but back then ( 80's ) they didnt push you to go get scanned yearly.  Or at least, i dont remember.  In my own experiences with my kids, no pediatrician told me to go to a dermatologist with them to get body checks.. Never did i EVER hear those words, nor did any of my other family members, friends etc… They do push you to get all these immunizations, check ups, blood tests, why not put that in as part of your 'healthy care' information?  it is very frustrating to me.  Now that I am on the other end of the stick, a melanoma survivor, I preach to anyone that will listen, i inform anyone and everyone that if you didnt get checked you need to.  I have no family history, I am not 'extremely fair skinned"  I tanned and possibly burned a bit  if out too long, wore SPF if I needed to as I got older, but was not part of my every day thing like it is now. I have minimal moles and some freckles but thats it… So, all should be checked.  My kids now go every year.  My son had things removed that are just areas we need to watch now but at least we are on it and they are informed. 

I am hoping for good news for you.  I understand the breathing part.  I do.  One step at a time.  Get to the doctor.  Then go from there….

Unfortunately ( sad to say as well ) I had only seen a derm when I was a teenager for some type of cyst thing – I have to say, she did do a body check but back then ( 80's ) they didnt push you to go get scanned yearly.  Or at least, i dont remember.  In my own experiences with my kids, no pediatrician told me to go to a dermatologist with them to get body checks.. Never did i EVER hear those words, nor did any of my other family members, friends etc… They do push you to get all these immunizations, check ups, blood tests, why not put that in as part of your 'healthy care' information?  it is very frustrating to me.  Now that I am on the other end of the stick, a melanoma survivor, I preach to anyone that will listen, i inform anyone and everyone that if you didnt get checked you need to.  I have no family history, I am not 'extremely fair skinned"  I tanned and possibly burned a bit  if out too long, wore SPF if I needed to as I got older, but was not part of my every day thing like it is now. I have minimal moles and some freckles but thats it… So, all should be checked.  My kids now go every year.  My son had things removed that are just areas we need to watch now but at least we are on it and they are informed. 

I am hoping for good news for you.  I understand the breathing part.  I do.  One step at a time.  Get to the doctor.  Then go from there….