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Losing job and insurance
I was diagnosed in November with stage 3 melanoma of unknown origin and will start Interferon treatments in a couple of weeks. I have already had surgery to remove lymph nodes and thankfully my PET scan was clear. My concern is the side effects of the treatments and the possibility of losing my job and insurance! Has…
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Squamous cell carcinoma of the leg and groin lymph node lighting up on pet. So many questions!
My husband has been fighting a large wound on his lower leg, foot for years. He has history of vein problems, chronic inflammation and tons of surgeries to try to correct. After continued pain, growth and constant bleeding it was finally biopsied. He was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma in October. He had 8 weeks of…
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Cutting it out
Had surgery in 2007. Just had a mole cut out and it was positive. Had the margins cut out today and they said I had two more moles they have to cut out. I have metastic prostate cancer and I am wondering if they feed off one another or if the melanoma is starting to get agressive. Anyone have any input? mike
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Sylatron?
Does anyone have any experience with Sylatron? I would really like to chat with anyone who has at least discussed Sylatron with their physician. You can email me privately, at davidleonard2@verizon.net, or call me on my cell phone, at 212.289.0087. Thank you. David Leonard
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Merkel Cell cancer discussion
I'm not sure how to navigate this site, any help you have I would appreciate. Thanks, Earl
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SCC moved to lymph node - radiation advice
Hello - I'm new but I've been dealing with this since November 2011. Got a sore that didn't heal - saw the doc within 7-10 days of it to get antibiotics - just figured it was infected - she didn't want to touch it - sent me to dermatologist who did biopsy. BTW, it was on my left temple. It was SCC, so I was scheduled for…
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3rd BCC in 11 months
I am on my 3rd BCC (and several pre)in almost 1 year. I know the chances after the first are high but does it ever slow down? Is anyone out there using or know any type of cream or lotion or anything on their skin that keeps BCC away?
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First BCC - Mohs Surgery
Hi. I am 49 and just got diagnosed with my first BCC. It is on my forehead right in the middle, about 1 inch below my hairline. I am scheduled for Mohs surgery on Dec. 5 and hadn't been that worried about it until I started looking into it and saw some pretty horrific images on the internet. I caught it early, but I'm just…
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SCC, Tonsil
Hi all, I am from India. I came to know that I have a tonsil cancer grade II, after my biopsy test. Can anyone suggest me how should I proceed. Till now: 1 - I had pain in my throat and could see a patch, so consulted an ENT specialist. Doc suggested for Biopsy. 2 - Biopsy done, report says - a) Microscopic finding:…
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melanoma recurrence, help!
help! i am so devastated. it was found in my groin area. i have to go to md anderson in houston on the 10th of july. they will probably do surgery. i am so scared i dont know what to do. can anyone help me? i need someone to talk to!
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Newly diagnosed: questions to ask doctor
My father has recently been diagnosed with Melanoma...unsure what stage it is at this point. Dermatologist determined that the biopsy showed that the cancer has entered his bloodstream and may have traveled to the lymph nodes. He been referred to general surgeon for further evaluation. Can anyone suggest good questions to…
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new short film on cancer - looking for stories for next film
I am from the colon cancer group but want to post this : PSA on Early Detection for colon cancer ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86jEIEBLPNM&feature=player_embedded the next one will be on diet & alternative therapy during remission. If anyone has a story to share, please message me. I want to keep making these videos…
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Stage 3C Nodular Melanoma Treatments
I am looking for any bit of guidance and am so grateful for any responses. My cousin was diagnosed with stage 3C Nodular Melanoma a month ago. He went to his primary to have an infected mole on his neck looked at as was misdiagnosed for about a month and a half before the primary burned off the area and had it biopsied. A…
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getting care
I was wondering if there are any ideas on what to do if you are uninsured and have no savings or resources. I was recently diagnosed with skin cancer. It is basal cell carcinoma so from what the doctor who diagnosed it says it's not that bad. I'm not sure how long I can let it go while I try to figure finances out. The doc…
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someone please help
my husband got diagnosed with braf mutation melanoma in july he has aproxamitly 25 internal. he is currently a trial patient on the lgx818 drug 450 milagram a day, when he first started he was on 550 milagram a day. is there anyone that has been on this trial drug to give me some feedback on side affects. last pet scan has…
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New to this site
Hi! I am a skin cancer survivor and I just joined this site. Any advice as to how it works? Thanks!
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Spindle Cell Skin cancer? 7/25/11
Hi All: I had a hard white bump on my upper arm (last fall) - looked like a zit but it was more of a waxy thing - I picked it off and there was a small hole in my arm, little blood, and it scabbed and then the white bump returned - I did this about 3 times with the same results. I had my dermatology check up a couple…
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Malignant melanoma with metatsis
Mets lung , lymh node and subcutaneous tissue
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Metastatic Malignant Melanoma
My husband was diagnosed with Metastatic Malignant Melanoma just 3 months ago - with NO prior outside lesion/skin activity. At a routine checkup a spot was noticed on his lung..... Then from there CT scans, PET scans, ..... Biopsy showed Metastatic Malignant Melanoma, in the spine, hips, sacrum area, etc..... Ended up…
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Metastatic Melanoma
Lungs, liver & spin, right lymph nodes
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Groin Lymph Node Dissection
I am married and mom to 4, grandma to 1. I am from Seattle and for now living in Ny State. I have Melanoma, stage 3b now. I had a surgery already to remove skin surrounding a mole and had one lymph node removed in the groin area. But I have to go again on Nov. 14 at Roswell to have a Groin Lymph Node Dissection on my left…
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history of bcc, and now i suddenly have had a small ,dark, uneven pigmented freckle turn up on my ba
hi i have so far had 3 superficial basal cell carcinomas, by the age of 38. i grew up in australia and despite having pale freckly skin that never tans, and trying to avoid the sun, i still had a number of blistering burns as a child, and sun burn was part of the summer...even with reapplication of sun cream, i would end…
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cobalt 60 skin cancer
About 58 years ago I was exposed to cobalt 60 just below my knee caps. Then approximately 15 years ago, cancer started to appear in that area. In the last 2 years I have had six operations and 3 skin grafts, one which recently has been healing for 3 months. It appears to me that cobalt 60 may be the cause.
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Really Large Melanoma Tumors...??
Does anyone have experience with really large melanoma tumors rather than many small ones (especially on the liver)? BACKSTORY: My 32-year old sister was diagnosed with ocular melanoma four years ago and had her eye removed at the time. A few months ago, she started having mild seizures and other signs that something might…
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Completed all 4 rounds of Yervoy
Today was my husband's last dose of yervoy. He survived with minimal side effects. The biggest one was fatigue. Seven months from diagnosis...I am wondering how long til strength gets re-gained? Does it come back after all 4 doses of Yervoy? Anyone have any stories to relate on the subject?
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Reoccurance of melanoma, now in brain/intestine/both lungs
Hi everyone, I've been writing on the lung cancer board because my mom has been batteling lung cancer for almost two years. Well, now I find myself here because my Dad's melanoma that he had removed from the top of his head three years ago has returned, and it's in his brain (three leisons), in both lungs and his…
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sleep aide link?
I've recently been diagnosed with insitu melanoma and have been looking all over the internet for answers to calm my fears and panic. I've been taking prescription sleep aides for another condition and came across an article that suggests these sleep aides can increase the risk of skin cancer. Wondering if anyone knows of…
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Melanoma Survivor
Hi there! I'm new to this, but really felt like hearing other people's stories of living with malignant melanoma diagnosis. I was diagnosed in July/2000, I noticed a mole in the center of my back had turned black and it began itching and bleeding. Went to the doctor, was referred to a dermatologist, and was told the…
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My mom diagnosed with Merkel Cell starting radiation tomorrow can she take Host Defense medicinal mu
Found studies that it helps when doing chemo (and afterwards good studies for it all round) AND no negative info out there on it interfering with the radiation treatments. Advised against anti oxidents so off those but mushrooms not anti ox. Any one know anything? Thx ahead of time if so. Be well to all, L.
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squamous cell carinoma or not...
shalom to all. I'm 44, British but live in the south of Israel, and a mother of 3 a month ago, a few spots appeared on my face and neck. one which was above my ear but below my hair line was very painful, and as much as I tried (and I did!!) it would not be squeezed or popped! The others spots disappeared but this one just…