pasadenagirl

Thank you all for your replies.  I have to agree with Jennifer, most people do not understand Melanoma and to them it's just "skin Cancer" no big deal.  That attitutde makes it hard to share the feelings of uncertanity that seem to run constently through my mind.  Once again thank you all for taking the time to post a reply.  I wish you all continued good health.

Blessings

Thank you all for your replies.  I have to agree with Jennifer, most people do not understand Melanoma and to them it's just "skin Cancer" no big deal.  That attitutde makes it hard to share the feelings of uncertanity that seem to run constently through my mind.  Once again thank you all for taking the time to post a reply.  I wish you all continued good health.

Blessings

Thank you all for your replies.  I have to agree with Jennifer, most people do not understand Melanoma and to them it's just "skin Cancer" no big deal.  That attitutde makes it hard to share the feelings of uncertanity that seem to run constently through my mind.  Once again thank you all for taking the time to post a reply.  I wish you all continued good health.

Blessings

Thank you both for your input.  

I contacted an oncology surgeon that specializes in Melanoma and met with him this past Friday.  He was able to get better clarification from the pathologist on my pathology.   He explained that normally a SNB would not be done on a .86mm melanoma, however the mitotic figures was a 3.  In addition the fact that it was difficult to dx, by the derma pathologist and presents as a nevoid with a bit of nodular tendencies it could be more aggressive then it appears.  Therefore the onc. feels there is a need  for a SNB along with the WLE.  He also did blood work and is checking the LDH level.

Is a mitotic rate of 3 bad?   The path report given to me did not include any of this information, however I saw the path report sent to the Onc and it had much more specific information.  Why would I not be given the same report?   It bothers me that my dermatologist would have had me just go to their surgery center and have a WLE and according to her I should be fine.

Thoughts?   Would love to here them.

P.S.  This Pasadena girl is from MD, would love to be in CA 🙂

Blessings to all.

Thank you both for your input.  

I contacted an oncology surgeon that specializes in Melanoma and met with him this past Friday.  He was able to get better clarification from the pathologist on my pathology.   He explained that normally a SNB would not be done on a .86mm melanoma, however the mitotic figures was a 3.  In addition the fact that it was difficult to dx, by the derma pathologist and presents as a nevoid with a bit of nodular tendencies it could be more aggressive then it appears.  Therefore the onc. feels there is a need  for a SNB along with the WLE.  He also did blood work and is checking the LDH level.

Is a mitotic rate of 3 bad?   The path report given to me did not include any of this information, however I saw the path report sent to the Onc and it had much more specific information.  Why would I not be given the same report?   It bothers me that my dermatologist would have had me just go to their surgery center and have a WLE and according to her I should be fine.

Thoughts?   Would love to here them.

P.S.  This Pasadena girl is from MD, would love to be in CA 🙂

Blessings to all.

Thank you both for your input.  

I contacted an oncology surgeon that specializes in Melanoma and met with him this past Friday.  He was able to get better clarification from the pathologist on my pathology.   He explained that normally a SNB would not be done on a .86mm melanoma, however the mitotic figures was a 3.  In addition the fact that it was difficult to dx, by the derma pathologist and presents as a nevoid with a bit of nodular tendencies it could be more aggressive then it appears.  Therefore the onc. feels there is a need  for a SNB along with the WLE.  He also did blood work and is checking the LDH level.

Is a mitotic rate of 3 bad?   The path report given to me did not include any of this information, however I saw the path report sent to the Onc and it had much more specific information.  Why would I not be given the same report?   It bothers me that my dermatologist would have had me just go to their surgery center and have a WLE and according to her I should be fine.

Thoughts?   Would love to here them.

P.S.  This Pasadena girl is from MD, would love to be in CA 🙂

Blessings to all.

Thank you all for the replies.  I feel like since my dx of melanoma I am questioning every thing.  Every mole, spot and freckle looks ominous to me now.  I question if they changed, did I have it before, does my WLE scar look different.  I know how fortunate I am that my dx is stage 1B and that although I need to be vigilant in my checkups and be aware that I need to move past the constant worry.   Any Suggestions?

As always thank you, this site has been a blessing to say the least.

G

Thank you all for the replies.  I feel like since my dx of melanoma I am questioning every thing.  Every mole, spot and freckle looks ominous to me now.  I question if they changed, did I have it before, does my WLE scar look different.  I know how fortunate I am that my dx is stage 1B and that although I need to be vigilant in my checkups and be aware that I need to move past the constant worry.   Any Suggestions?

As always thank you, this site has been a blessing to say the least.

G

Thank you all for the replies.  I feel like since my dx of melanoma I am questioning every thing.  Every mole, spot and freckle looks ominous to me now.  I question if they changed, did I have it before, does my WLE scar look different.  I know how fortunate I am that my dx is stage 1B and that although I need to be vigilant in my checkups and be aware that I need to move past the constant worry.   Any Suggestions?

As always thank you, this site has been a blessing to say the least.

G

Good afternoon:

Well I had my SNB and WLE yesterday.   The dye injected traveled to two different locations, groin and under my arm.   They removed lymph nodes from both area's, only have drain in for under my arm and really that is the only spot that is uncomfortable at the moment.

While doing the WLE the doctor saw another spot that was to the left of the original spot that he called "very suspicious"  He performed a WLE on that area as well to avoid having me have to do this all over again.   My question is if this new spot is melanoma is it a satellite lesion and how bad is that?    This spot was a mole that has been there like the first spot, however I did just in the last week notice that it was sticking up off my skin more and a little itchy however I thought I was just being paranoid and a little over zealous when it came to examining every spot I could find.   

The Doctor told my husband results would take about 5-7 days and did not indicate one way or another on possible outcome.

As always I appreciate any insight to help better prepare me for whatever comes my way.

Thanks

Good afternoon:

Well I had my SNB and WLE yesterday.   The dye injected traveled to two different locations, groin and under my arm.   They removed lymph nodes from both area's, only have drain in for under my arm and really that is the only spot that is uncomfortable at the moment.

While doing the WLE the doctor saw another spot that was to the left of the original spot that he called "very suspicious"  He performed a WLE on that area as well to avoid having me have to do this all over again.   My question is if this new spot is melanoma is it a satellite lesion and how bad is that?    This spot was a mole that has been there like the first spot, however I did just in the last week notice that it was sticking up off my skin more and a little itchy however I thought I was just being paranoid and a little over zealous when it came to examining every spot I could find.   

The Doctor told my husband results would take about 5-7 days and did not indicate one way or another on possible outcome.

As always I appreciate any insight to help better prepare me for whatever comes my way.

Thanks

Good afternoon:

Well I had my SNB and WLE yesterday.   The dye injected traveled to two different locations, groin and under my arm.   They removed lymph nodes from both area's, only have drain in for under my arm and really that is the only spot that is uncomfortable at the moment.

While doing the WLE the doctor saw another spot that was to the left of the original spot that he called "very suspicious"  He performed a WLE on that area as well to avoid having me have to do this all over again.   My question is if this new spot is melanoma is it a satellite lesion and how bad is that?    This spot was a mole that has been there like the first spot, however I did just in the last week notice that it was sticking up off my skin more and a little itchy however I thought I was just being paranoid and a little over zealous when it came to examining every spot I could find.   

The Doctor told my husband results would take about 5-7 days and did not indicate one way or another on possible outcome.

As always I appreciate any insight to help better prepare me for whatever comes my way.

Thanks