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Just diagnosed...need feedback please!
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Aug 28, 2007 - 10:38 pm
I was diagnosed with stage 2 melanoma yesterday and have found myself having to make all kinds of decisions I know nothing about. My dermatologist wants to do the exision on Friday, is that soon enough? I was also referred to a surgical oncologist for lymphatic mapping and their office said they usually do the exision at the same time. But they can't get me in until next week. I'm not sure I want to wait, but also not sure I want to have two surgeries if i can get them both done at once. I would appreciate any feedback and also hearing your experiences. Thank you. |
Joined: Aug 2007
Did you get my long message? I am new on the list and did not know what to push so that you would receive all the knowledge that I could help you with. If you want the booklet that I have, I will be glad to send it overnight. Jennie Cahill Dreamland Ranch Central, SC
Joined: Aug 2007
Hi, I'm a 4 year survivor of dysplastic melanoma, rt hand. One surgery at a cancer center is the way to go. Don't know where you live, but find the best regional center for melanoma and go there! I had multiple procedures & biopsies at my dermatologist which destroyed most of the tumor, so the surgeon was unable to stage it properly. You'll probably have a wide area excision and sentinle node biopsy. The latter test hurts a lot, but is necessary. Two melanoma centers I can recommend are The John Wayne cancer Inst. in Santa Monica, CA. and Johns Hopkins Melanoma Center in Baltimore, MD. Blessings to you on the journey. Walk with God! Bob.