shelbug66

I'm sorry I don't have any suggestions, but wanted to say hello and offer my prayers to you.  We live in the same neck of the woods – I'm in Weiser.  I was diagnosed in October of 2010, fortunately at Stage 1B, and have remained there to date.  This site is full of wonderful people and such valuable information, I hope you will receive much needed information!!

Shelley

I'm sorry I don't have any suggestions, but wanted to say hello and offer my prayers to you.  We live in the same neck of the woods – I'm in Weiser.  I was diagnosed in October of 2010, fortunately at Stage 1B, and have remained there to date.  This site is full of wonderful people and such valuable information, I hope you will receive much needed information!!

Shelley

I'm sorry I don't have any suggestions, but wanted to say hello and offer my prayers to you.  We live in the same neck of the woods – I'm in Weiser.  I was diagnosed in October of 2010, fortunately at Stage 1B, and have remained there to date.  This site is full of wonderful people and such valuable information, I hope you will receive much needed information!!

Shelley

My situation is similar, I was diagnosed Stage 1B in November of 2010, nodular with 1.21mm depth, no ulceration, but a higher mitotic rate.  I'm almost 2 years out now, and have no evidence of disease (NED).  I hope to stay Stage 1B forever, and try not to worry.

Hang in there, think positive thoughts, and let us know your results from surgery!!!

Shelley

My situation is similar, I was diagnosed Stage 1B in November of 2010, nodular with 1.21mm depth, no ulceration, but a higher mitotic rate.  I'm almost 2 years out now, and have no evidence of disease (NED).  I hope to stay Stage 1B forever, and try not to worry.

Hang in there, think positive thoughts, and let us know your results from surgery!!!

Shelley

My situation is similar, I was diagnosed Stage 1B in November of 2010, nodular with 1.21mm depth, no ulceration, but a higher mitotic rate.  I'm almost 2 years out now, and have no evidence of disease (NED).  I hope to stay Stage 1B forever, and try not to worry.

Hang in there, think positive thoughts, and let us know your results from surgery!!!

Shelley

I did have the wide excision and SNB, all negative for spread thankfully.  After reading so many stories of people that have advanced after being diagnosed at 1B, I do worry, but know I'm really one of the lucky ones and hopefully my journey ends with the surgery.  I wish you the very best, and will keep you in my prayers.

Shelley

I did have the wide excision and SNB, all negative for spread thankfully.  After reading so many stories of people that have advanced after being diagnosed at 1B, I do worry, but know I'm really one of the lucky ones and hopefully my journey ends with the surgery.  I wish you the very best, and will keep you in my prayers.

Shelley

I did have the wide excision and SNB, all negative for spread thankfully.  After reading so many stories of people that have advanced after being diagnosed at 1B, I do worry, but know I'm really one of the lucky ones and hopefully my journey ends with the surgery.  I wish you the very best, and will keep you in my prayers.

Shelley

I'm with Janner on this one, I would just watch the area for regrowth, and wouldn't have a re-excision.  My dermatologist was being overly cautious, mainly to put my mind at ease, as I was still really in shock over the whole melanoma diagnosis.  But again, you need to do what feels right for you and puts your mind at ease.  A year after my diagnosis, I worried over every spot I saw, but now I'm finding I'm much more at ease and though I keep a very close eye on my 'spots', I watch them for change over a period of time instead of immediately thinking I should make an appointment with my dermatologist.  So far, so good.

Shelley 

I'm with Janner on this one, I would just watch the area for regrowth, and wouldn't have a re-excision.  My dermatologist was being overly cautious, mainly to put my mind at ease, as I was still really in shock over the whole melanoma diagnosis.  But again, you need to do what feels right for you and puts your mind at ease.  A year after my diagnosis, I worried over every spot I saw, but now I'm finding I'm much more at ease and though I keep a very close eye on my 'spots', I watch them for change over a period of time instead of immediately thinking I should make an appointment with my dermatologist.  So far, so good.

Shelley 

I'm with Janner on this one, I would just watch the area for regrowth, and wouldn't have a re-excision.  My dermatologist was being overly cautious, mainly to put my mind at ease, as I was still really in shock over the whole melanoma diagnosis.  But again, you need to do what feels right for you and puts your mind at ease.  A year after my diagnosis, I worried over every spot I saw, but now I'm finding I'm much more at ease and though I keep a very close eye on my 'spots', I watch them for change over a period of time instead of immediately thinking I should make an appointment with my dermatologist.  So far, so good.

Shelley