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Lyn

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I moved to NC mid-September to live with my mom. She had a small “bump” removed from her nose right before I got here. She just received a call with the diagnosis of melanoma on the side of her nose 10/5/21. Has been referred to plastic surgeon who won’t see her until 11/9/21 which is first visit post diagnosis. No one has mentioned oncologist at this point. I’m nervous about waiting so long for treatment or even staging. Looking for information and support.

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Lyn

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the patient's daughter

Initial Diagnosis Month

October

Initial Diagnosis Year

2021

Stage at Diagnosis

Unknown Stage

Current Stage

Unknown Stage