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Will do!  Also, I forgot to mention we do like the Titusville area, especially for the boating, not so crowded. That's were we are at and have friends flying in tomorrow and will be here till Tuesday.  This was planned before I was diagnosed and they are hoping to get on the boat, me too!  I have my SPF hats now and my Cotz sunscreen and will be careful.  We moved south because my husband hates the cold, and we've always spend alot of time on boat or at the pool and of course the beach.  My 4 year old granddaughter is a little fish and planning to be a mermaid.  I do make her ware a hat and always lots of sunscreen and reapply of course. Have to get some more umbrellas.  Probably won't be on line much if at all this weekend.  Will keep you updated.  Thanks again!

Kari

Will do!  Also, I forgot to mention we do like the Titusville area, especially for the boating, not so crowded. That's were we are at and have friends flying in tomorrow and will be here till Tuesday.  This was planned before I was diagnosed and they are hoping to get on the boat, me too!  I have my SPF hats now and my Cotz sunscreen and will be careful.  We moved south because my husband hates the cold, and we've always spend alot of time on boat or at the pool and of course the beach.  My 4 year old granddaughter is a little fish and planning to be a mermaid.  I do make her ware a hat and always lots of sunscreen and reapply of course. Have to get some more umbrellas.  Probably won't be on line much if at all this weekend.  Will keep you updated.  Thanks again!

Kari

Will do!  Also, I forgot to mention we do like the Titusville area, especially for the boating, not so crowded. That's were we are at and have friends flying in tomorrow and will be here till Tuesday.  This was planned before I was diagnosed and they are hoping to get on the boat, me too!  I have my SPF hats now and my Cotz sunscreen and will be careful.  We moved south because my husband hates the cold, and we've always spend alot of time on boat or at the pool and of course the beach.  My 4 year old granddaughter is a little fish and planning to be a mermaid.  I do make her ware a hat and always lots of sunscreen and reapply of course. Have to get some more umbrellas.  Probably won't be on line much if at all this weekend.  Will keep you updated.  Thanks again!

Kari

Thanks to both Janner and Jerry, for all the information.  I'm learning and understanding more everyday.  I did find out that my biopsey was tested and then sent to another person (who is supposed to be the best in the area I'm told).  I spoke with my surgeon today and he assured me that after the surgery every thing he removed would be completely tested.  All the nurses and Dr.s keep telling me I'm be fine.  It makes me feel better that my Derm. has had melanoma twice herself, and probably understands what I'm going through better then someone who has not had it.  Plus she has assured me I would be fine and that she would have sent me to the cancer clinic if she though otherwise.  I've also spoke with someone I know and respect who has had prostate cancer and when I found out my husband had it recommended the Surgeon he used at Johns Hopkins, which we did (had not spread, so he's doing great no further treatment needed).  He has also been to Houston for radiology and is a strong believer in going anywhere in the country to get the best treatment.  He is very familiar with the Dr.s in the area and believe's I'm making the correct choice.  I needed to do my own research and find out more about what I'm dealing with to do that.  You have helped me with that and I thank you.  I'm going to move forward with the surgery, hope everything goes smoothly and hope for a quick recovery.  Now I just need to find to go shopping and try to find some nice loose clothing to wear after the surgery and think about what I'm going to do about my hair once my scalp has healed up enought to do something about it.

Thanks to both Janner and Jerry, for all the information.  I'm learning and understanding more everyday.  I did find out that my biopsey was tested and then sent to another person (who is supposed to be the best in the area I'm told).  I spoke with my surgeon today and he assured me that after the surgery every thing he removed would be completely tested.  All the nurses and Dr.s keep telling me I'm be fine.  It makes me feel better that my Derm. has had melanoma twice herself, and probably understands what I'm going through better then someone who has not had it.  Plus she has assured me I would be fine and that she would have sent me to the cancer clinic if she though otherwise.  I've also spoke with someone I know and respect who has had prostate cancer and when I found out my husband had it recommended the Surgeon he used at Johns Hopkins, which we did (had not spread, so he's doing great no further treatment needed).  He has also been to Houston for radiology and is a strong believer in going anywhere in the country to get the best treatment.  He is very familiar with the Dr.s in the area and believe's I'm making the correct choice.  I needed to do my own research and find out more about what I'm dealing with to do that.  You have helped me with that and I thank you.  I'm going to move forward with the surgery, hope everything goes smoothly and hope for a quick recovery.  Now I just need to find to go shopping and try to find some nice loose clothing to wear after the surgery and think about what I'm going to do about my hair once my scalp has healed up enought to do something about it.

Thanks to both Janner and Jerry, for all the information.  I'm learning and understanding more everyday.  I did find out that my biopsey was tested and then sent to another person (who is supposed to be the best in the area I'm told).  I spoke with my surgeon today and he assured me that after the surgery every thing he removed would be completely tested.  All the nurses and Dr.s keep telling me I'm be fine.  It makes me feel better that my Derm. has had melanoma twice herself, and probably understands what I'm going through better then someone who has not had it.  Plus she has assured me I would be fine and that she would have sent me to the cancer clinic if she though otherwise.  I've also spoke with someone I know and respect who has had prostate cancer and when I found out my husband had it recommended the Surgeon he used at Johns Hopkins, which we did (had not spread, so he's doing great no further treatment needed).  He has also been to Houston for radiology and is a strong believer in going anywhere in the country to get the best treatment.  He is very familiar with the Dr.s in the area and believe's I'm making the correct choice.  I needed to do my own research and find out more about what I'm dealing with to do that.  You have helped me with that and I thank you.  I'm going to move forward with the surgery, hope everything goes smoothly and hope for a quick recovery.  Now I just need to find to go shopping and try to find some nice loose clothing to wear after the surgery and think about what I'm going to do about my hair once my scalp has healed up enought to do something about it.

Thanks for your imput.  This is so new to me and still researching everything.  Am going for my pre-op visit in the morning and will discuss this more with them.  Am going to make a list of questions tonight so I don't forget what I want to ask.  The more I find out and discuss with people the better I feel about it!

Thanks for your imput.  This is so new to me and still researching everything.  Am going for my pre-op visit in the morning and will discuss this more with them.  Am going to make a list of questions tonight so I don't forget what I want to ask.  The more I find out and discuss with people the better I feel about it!

Thanks for your imput.  This is so new to me and still researching everything.  Am going for my pre-op visit in the morning and will discuss this more with them.  Am going to make a list of questions tonight so I don't forget what I want to ask.  The more I find out and discuss with people the better I feel about it!

You are correct it is the diameter that they are referring to by the .3cm.  The pathology report does say Breslow Thickness 0.3 mm.  It also says Malignant Melanoma, Peripheral, Margins positive for tumer. 

I was reading something on the MD Anderson site that was listed the Melanoma Types and it said that Mucosal Melanoma's most common sites are head and neck region and that got me worried.  After reading what everyone has to say I feel much better about it.  I will go ahead with the surgery and am already scheduled to go back to the Derm. at the beginning of Nov. for another body check. 

Thank you for the suggestion of having the tumor saved for other tests.  I will also check on getting it tested or following up with Moffit or MD/Aderson.   Thank you and Janner and everyone else who has responded.  I really appreciate it.  Of to work for me now.

You are correct it is the diameter that they are referring to by the .3cm.  The pathology report does say Breslow Thickness 0.3 mm.  It also says Malignant Melanoma, Peripheral, Margins positive for tumer. 

I was reading something on the MD Anderson site that was listed the Melanoma Types and it said that Mucosal Melanoma's most common sites are head and neck region and that got me worried.  After reading what everyone has to say I feel much better about it.  I will go ahead with the surgery and am already scheduled to go back to the Derm. at the beginning of Nov. for another body check. 

Thank you for the suggestion of having the tumor saved for other tests.  I will also check on getting it tested or following up with Moffit or MD/Aderson.   Thank you and Janner and everyone else who has responded.  I really appreciate it.  Of to work for me now.

You are correct it is the diameter that they are referring to by the .3cm.  The pathology report does say Breslow Thickness 0.3 mm.  It also says Malignant Melanoma, Peripheral, Margins positive for tumer. 

I was reading something on the MD Anderson site that was listed the Melanoma Types and it said that Mucosal Melanoma's most common sites are head and neck region and that got me worried.  After reading what everyone has to say I feel much better about it.  I will go ahead with the surgery and am already scheduled to go back to the Derm. at the beginning of Nov. for another body check. 

Thank you for the suggestion of having the tumor saved for other tests.  I will also check on getting it tested or following up with Moffit or MD/Aderson.   Thank you and Janner and everyone else who has responded.  I really appreciate it.  Of to work for me now.