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- August 31, 2016 at 8:42 pm
I was diagnosed with melanoma also and also need the WLE and SLNB last week. My surgery is 3 weeks out, September 15. Dr said there is 12-15% chance of spreading and if it has spread it has done it already and if not, it won't in just a few weeks. Hope this helps. Good luck to your dad and I will keep you in my prayers.
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- August 31, 2016 at 8:42 pm
I was diagnosed with melanoma also and also need the WLE and SLNB last week. My surgery is 3 weeks out, September 15. Dr said there is 12-15% chance of spreading and if it has spread it has done it already and if not, it won't in just a few weeks. Hope this helps. Good luck to your dad and I will keep you in my prayers.
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- August 31, 2016 at 8:42 pm
I was diagnosed with melanoma also and also need the WLE and SLNB last week. My surgery is 3 weeks out, September 15. Dr said there is 12-15% chance of spreading and if it has spread it has done it already and if not, it won't in just a few weeks. Hope this helps. Good luck to your dad and I will keep you in my prayers.
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- August 28, 2016 at 5:25 pm
Celeste, I see you posting quite a bit on this site. I am newly diagnosed with melanoma, 1.03 mm Clark level 4 no ulceration. My slnb is scheduled for the 15th as well as my WLE. I am terrified. My anxiety is out the roof. I find being alone is not a good thing for me right now. My oncologist did tell me that since my mole was on my lower left arm and an extremity that my chance of spreading was 12 to 15 percent. I am scared to death that it may have spread. I haven’t had so much as a cold in over 2 years and lead a very active life hitting the gym 6 days a week for 1-2 hour workouts. I just keep telling myself that it’s going good to be ok but I’m not so sure. My Dr gave me the option of surgery September 1 or 15. I chose the 15th because every other vacation I have scheduled this year has been cancelled. I was adamant to get this weekend getaway in but now wonder if I made the right decision. Anything you can offer to calm my nerves would be so greatly appreciated. -
- August 28, 2016 at 5:25 pm
Celeste, I see you posting quite a bit on this site. I am newly diagnosed with melanoma, 1.03 mm Clark level 4 no ulceration. My slnb is scheduled for the 15th as well as my WLE. I am terrified. My anxiety is out the roof. I find being alone is not a good thing for me right now. My oncologist did tell me that since my mole was on my lower left arm and an extremity that my chance of spreading was 12 to 15 percent. I am scared to death that it may have spread. I haven’t had so much as a cold in over 2 years and lead a very active life hitting the gym 6 days a week for 1-2 hour workouts. I just keep telling myself that it’s going good to be ok but I’m not so sure. My Dr gave me the option of surgery September 1 or 15. I chose the 15th because every other vacation I have scheduled this year has been cancelled. I was adamant to get this weekend getaway in but now wonder if I made the right decision. Anything you can offer to calm my nerves would be so greatly appreciated. -
- August 28, 2016 at 5:25 pm
Celeste, I see you posting quite a bit on this site. I am newly diagnosed with melanoma, 1.03 mm Clark level 4 no ulceration. My slnb is scheduled for the 15th as well as my WLE. I am terrified. My anxiety is out the roof. I find being alone is not a good thing for me right now. My oncologist did tell me that since my mole was on my lower left arm and an extremity that my chance of spreading was 12 to 15 percent. I am scared to death that it may have spread. I haven’t had so much as a cold in over 2 years and lead a very active life hitting the gym 6 days a week for 1-2 hour workouts. I just keep telling myself that it’s going good to be ok but I’m not so sure. My Dr gave me the option of surgery September 1 or 15. I chose the 15th because every other vacation I have scheduled this year has been cancelled. I was adamant to get this weekend getaway in but now wonder if I made the right decision. Anything you can offer to calm my nerves would be so greatly appreciated. -
- August 26, 2016 at 2:01 pm
Thank you so much for the encouraging words. I am attempting to keep myself as busy as possible and have banned myself from the internet research. I have found that every case is different so there really is no text book case out there (at least that I have found). I am a Christian and praying everyday that everything comes back normal and I can move on without any further treatment. If that isn't the case I take comfort in knowing I have a huge support team.
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- August 26, 2016 at 2:01 pm
Thank you so much for the encouraging words. I am attempting to keep myself as busy as possible and have banned myself from the internet research. I have found that every case is different so there really is no text book case out there (at least that I have found). I am a Christian and praying everyday that everything comes back normal and I can move on without any further treatment. If that isn't the case I take comfort in knowing I have a huge support team.
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- August 26, 2016 at 2:01 pm
Thank you so much for the encouraging words. I am attempting to keep myself as busy as possible and have banned myself from the internet research. I have found that every case is different so there really is no text book case out there (at least that I have found). I am a Christian and praying everyday that everything comes back normal and I can move on without any further treatment. If that isn't the case I take comfort in knowing I have a huge support team.
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- August 26, 2016 at 1:57 pm
The first thing the doctor told me was that having it on my extremeties is better than anywhere else. Mine is on my lower left arm. I am trying to stay positive and keep myself super busy. I practically live at the gym. I workout 6 days a week for 1-2 hours a day. I have a huge support group there and they are always checking in with me. I feel so much better when I finish my workouts and so much more positive. I am hoping that my strong immune system and healthy lifestyle will work in my favor on this one. This is by far the scariest thing I have ever had to go through.
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- August 26, 2016 at 1:57 pm
The first thing the doctor told me was that having it on my extremeties is better than anywhere else. Mine is on my lower left arm. I am trying to stay positive and keep myself super busy. I practically live at the gym. I workout 6 days a week for 1-2 hours a day. I have a huge support group there and they are always checking in with me. I feel so much better when I finish my workouts and so much more positive. I am hoping that my strong immune system and healthy lifestyle will work in my favor on this one. This is by far the scariest thing I have ever had to go through.
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- August 26, 2016 at 1:57 pm
The first thing the doctor told me was that having it on my extremeties is better than anywhere else. Mine is on my lower left arm. I am trying to stay positive and keep myself super busy. I practically live at the gym. I workout 6 days a week for 1-2 hours a day. I have a huge support group there and they are always checking in with me. I feel so much better when I finish my workouts and so much more positive. I am hoping that my strong immune system and healthy lifestyle will work in my favor on this one. This is by far the scariest thing I have ever had to go through.
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