storymonkey
REGISTER
The information on this site is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Content within the patient forum is user-generated and has not been reviewed by medical professionals. Other sections of the Melanoma Research Foundation website include information that has been reviewed by medical professionals as appropriate. All medical decisions should be made in consultation with your doctor or other qualified medical professional.

storymonkey

View Profile

Base

Bio

I was being worked up for a diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome when I had a mole with a scab shaved off. Now that is muddled as I currently (Oct, 2016) am also diagnosed with IIIa melanoma. It was removed with margins and 1 of 2 removed sentinal nodes had a microscopic melanocyte. PET was subsequently negative for imageable tumors (roughly .5cm in melanoma).

I actually do think I have CFS as those symptoms are still with me after the resection and negative PET scan. So, I would say that I have a bit going on.
Display Name

storymonkey
I am

the patient
Stage at Diagnosis

Stage 3
Current Stage

Stage 3
About the MRF Patient Forum

The MRF Patient Forum is the oldest and largest online community of people affected by melanoma. It is designed to provide peer support and information to caregivers, patients, family and friends. There is no better place to discuss different parts of your journey with this cancer and find the friends and support resources to make that journey more bearable.

The information on the forum is open and accessible to everyone. To add a new topic or to post a reply, you must be a registered user. Please note that you will be able to post both topics and replies anonymously even though you are logged in. All posts must abide by MRF posting policies.