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Venting - Cost-cutting measures at the cancer center
OK, I just want to vent here. My local cancer center is implementing some new cost cutting measures, and IMO, it's affecting patient comfort and care. I have a port, and since my primary chemo treatment is done, I currently use it for my monthly blood draw. I intend to keep it until my year of treatment if done, then have…
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Follow-up Tests - Is PET scan only sufficient?
For all you melanoma survivors out there, I have a question. What scans/tests do y'all receive for follow-up care, and how often do you receive them? Do you feel it is sufficient? I'm still in my first year of treatment. I had a cutaneous melanoma removed from my back shoulder region in 1992, then nothing more for 17…
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porocarcinoma survivor story... please
I was first diagnosed with Squamous cell, but when the labs came back it was worse, porocarcinoma which is apparently much nastier and easily spreads, I think. Did a CT which came back normal. (yeah!!) I have a great doctor with a postitive attitude, but they all talk about the best case scenario. I have a small wonderful…
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What should I expect after a complete removal of lymph nodes under-arm?
Had Melanoma removed in January, had Sentinel Node Biopsy in Feb, that was positive. In March had the rest of my lymph nodes removed. I have chosen not to have any further drugs as I didn't have much cancer in my sentinel lymph nodes and none anywhere else but here's the thing...... I am the incredible lumpy woman. I had a…
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Alternative cancer treatments
Has anyone heard of Cantron? results?
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National Institute for treatment IL-15
My wife has stage IV melanoma, originally a mole in 2006, has spread to various organs. We have used all the resourses that Mayo in Rochester currently has to offer. Her oncologist recommended we go to Bethesda for an interview. In early June she will start treatment with IL-15. This is new, just approved for clinical…
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Melanoma - My World Turned Upside Down!
This should have been my fourth year cancer free. Four years ago I was watching a mole change on the center of my chest. Went to dermatologist who did a biopsy and he confirmed Melanoma. Surgeon did a wider incision and it came back with clear margins. At that time he also did a lymph node dissection on my left and right…
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squamous cell carcinoma of the lower lip
Hi Everyone, I've just been diagnosed with early stage squamous cell carcinoma of my right lower lip as of May 3, 2010. They are recommending Moh's surgery. The Moh's surgeon will need to take about 1/2 of my lip, maybe more depending on what they see under the microscope. He described a vertical incision to remove just…
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White crusty bumps and some that are gray and black also very crusty has anyone seen "white" skin ca
Has anyone ever seen WHITE colored skin cancer bumps that are very crusty looking and sone are also gray and black in color. I cant find any pictures or info on this color issue. Someome PLEASE HELP.
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Stage IV melanoma management
My mom is 74. She had an operation in primary melanoma in her face 8 months ago. Now it spread into bone, liver, parotid gland and other part of skin. She is getting Interferon IM 3 times a week for one month but it was held for a week now due to severe low WBC count. Now oncologist plans to start Dacarbazine (no more…