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Skin Cancer

Archives for August 2009

Just Diagnosed with Invasive Squamous Carcenoma
Hi, This is my first post. I was just diagnosed with invasive squamous carcenoma. From what I have read, it is typical in the elderly, and generally associated with too much exposure to sunlight. The difference in my case is it is located in an area never exoposed to the sun - next to my anus. I know, TMI... sorry. At any…
What should I expect ?
Just wondering what I should expect to happen. I am a recent iraq veteran, I had 2 moles removed from my back about 3 weeks ago, one was described as atypical with further removal recommended, the other biopsy report was superficial spreading melanoma clark level iv, .90MM. my insurance is changing this month, as I am back…
Recurrant Melanoma
My husband was in remission since Christmas 2003 from Stage 4 melanoma. We have recently found out that the cancer has returned. The mets are in his brain with a thickening of the brain lining. He is 44 yrs old and a fighter. We never thought we would be dealing with this again. Knowing it is in his brain is very scarey.…
Question about axillary lymphadenectomy for malignant melanoma
I'm looking for advice and experiences from those who have been there/done that with this surger. I have a rather large (the radiologist said "plum sized") lymph node in my right armpit that tested positive for MM that I'm expecting they're going to want to remove. However, I can't find much more than general information…
Depression After Sugery
Anyone else having a hard time after surgery? I am 26, I had Malignant Melanoma removed from my left cheek in March of this year. The first surgery lasted over 7 hours. I had a parotidectomy, and a neck dissection to remove lymph nodes. I have partial nerve degradation on that side. Anyone else had a similar procedure? Did…
Any Melanoma Survivors using Alternative Therapies?
Hi, I was diagnosed in April '09 after a lymphnode in my neck swelled up. It was removed and tested pos. for melanoma. There were no melanoma specialists in my area. I had to wait a month to see one in Chicago. I have been interested in natural suppliments for some time now, and luckily my father in Law took the time to…

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