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Lucassi

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Diagnosed at age 68 with AL melanoma under the toe nail of right great toe. Had seen primary care physician 10 months earlier and was told he had a fungus. Md. did bx. of nail but apparently did not ask Lab to check for melanoma.

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Lucassi

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the patient's wife

Initial Diagnosis Month

March

Initial Diagnosis Year

2010

Stage at Diagnosis

Stage 2

Current Stage

Stage 4