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      • December 19, 2012 at 1:56 am
      melalisa
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        The only family history for me is basil cell carcinoma. No melanoma. I have fair skin, lots of sunburns, and used tanning beds as a teenager and in my 20's.

        • December 19, 2012 at 1:56 am
        melalisa
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          The only family history for me is basil cell carcinoma. No melanoma. I have fair skin, lots of sunburns, and used tanning beds as a teenager and in my 20's.

          • December 19, 2012 at 1:56 am
          melalisa
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            The only family history for me is basil cell carcinoma. No melanoma. I have fair skin, lots of sunburns, and used tanning beds as a teenager and in my 20's.

            • September 7, 2012 at 11:45 pm
            melalisa
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              Thank you all for the advice.  I found out today there is a melanoma center at the James Cancer Hospital (part of the Ohio State University Medical Center) near me.  After talking to them and my family, I have decided to go ahead with the WLE at the derm and then go see an oncologist at the melanoma center afterwards and have everything forwarded to them to see if they recommend any further tests.  I have already made the appointment for two weeks after my WLE.  Even if they tell me I don't need any further testing, I will at least have gotten a second opinion from a very reputable hospital and that should give me peace of mind. 

              I do have one more question though.  Do you think my dermatologist will be upset for going to get a second opinion?  I have never done that before and I'm not really sure how they feel about that.

              • September 7, 2012 at 11:45 pm
              melalisa
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                Thank you all for the advice.  I found out today there is a melanoma center at the James Cancer Hospital (part of the Ohio State University Medical Center) near me.  After talking to them and my family, I have decided to go ahead with the WLE at the derm and then go see an oncologist at the melanoma center afterwards and have everything forwarded to them to see if they recommend any further tests.  I have already made the appointment for two weeks after my WLE.  Even if they tell me I don't need any further testing, I will at least have gotten a second opinion from a very reputable hospital and that should give me peace of mind. 

                I do have one more question though.  Do you think my dermatologist will be upset for going to get a second opinion?  I have never done that before and I'm not really sure how they feel about that.

                • September 7, 2012 at 11:45 pm
                melalisa
                Participant

                  Thank you all for the advice.  I found out today there is a melanoma center at the James Cancer Hospital (part of the Ohio State University Medical Center) near me.  After talking to them and my family, I have decided to go ahead with the WLE at the derm and then go see an oncologist at the melanoma center afterwards and have everything forwarded to them to see if they recommend any further tests.  I have already made the appointment for two weeks after my WLE.  Even if they tell me I don't need any further testing, I will at least have gotten a second opinion from a very reputable hospital and that should give me peace of mind. 

                  I do have one more question though.  Do you think my dermatologist will be upset for going to get a second opinion?  I have never done that before and I'm not really sure how they feel about that.

                  • September 6, 2012 at 1:25 am
                  melalisa
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                    I have.

                    • September 6, 2012 at 1:25 am
                    melalisa
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                      I have.

                      • September 6, 2012 at 1:25 am
                      melalisa
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                        I have.

                        • September 8, 2012 at 3:41 pm
                        melalisa
                        Participant

                          Thank you both very much.  I will be sure to keep you updated.

                          • September 8, 2012 at 3:41 pm
                          melalisa
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                            Thank you both very much.  I will be sure to keep you updated.

                            • September 8, 2012 at 3:41 pm
                            melalisa
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                              Thank you both very much.  I will be sure to keep you updated.

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