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      lamomof3
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        Just a little update!  I met with dr that would do my WLE today.  I voiced my concerns and she read over my report.  I asked her what SHE would do, if it were her.  So…tomorrow she is going to do an excisional biopsy.  I know 1+1 doesn't equal 2, but I am hoping we will atleast know a little more about depth.  Hoping there isn't anything to report and that all I need to do is follow up with the WLE afterwards.  If it comes back anywhere from .5 (ish…haven't settled on a # yet, hopefully it's much smaller so I won't have to be so worried!) or greater, I will head to MDA.  Hopefully this is the right steps.  Seems to give me a little peace of mind, atleast.  Thanks for the replies!

         

        lamomof3
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          Thank you both for the replies.  Lots to think about! 

          lamomof3
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            Thank you!  I have a consult for surgery on Wednesday.  I think I will discuss with her my thoughts/worries.  Hoping she can take her 'dr' hat off long enough to put herself in my shoes and think about what she would want done.  Now that I know better, there won't be any additional shave biopsies in my future!  I had no idea going in or I would have requested something different.  

             

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