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Stu

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Found by chance when being x-rayed for four broken ribs
Was sent for CT scan
Followed by CT Biopsy on lung
Then PET scan
No Primary found
hypermetabolic peripheral pulmonary mass lesion in the segment of the right lower lobe compatible with the biopsy-proven melanoma metastasis.
45mm By 34mm and a few small ones

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Initial Diagnosis Month

September

Stage at Diagnosis

Stage 4

Current Stage

Stage 4