skousal

In June 2016 I noticed a large black mole on the back side of my left thigh and my initial instinct was to have it removed. I called the only dermatology clinic accepted by my insurance and they informed me that they were booked and that I would have to call back in Sept when the new schedule opened. I waited and in Sept I was scheduled for January, which was took long, so I searched for another clinic that would see me and allow me to pay out of pocket. Finally, I was scheduled for October 20th. The dermatology was not worried about the mole but removed it anyway and said the results would be in in a week. Two weeks went by when I got a phone called stating that the sample would need to be sent to another lab. I was scared at first, but he told me that they often have to sent samples away. Two more weeks went by and on November 18th I got the call that it was spitzoid melanoma, over 1mm thick and that I would need surgery and a lymph node biopsy. I was shocked and terrified. I visited the local cancer center in Albuquerque where I live, the very next day to schedule my own appointment as I was so tired of the long waits I had suffered. I had surgery last week, December 13, 2016 and I got the results today. I am sad to say that the melanoma spread to one of the two lymph nodes removed. I am very worried as I have been having fevers and rib pain, and I fear it may have spread else where. I could use any bits of advise and support now. Thank you.
Shawa