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Recurrant Stage IV Melanoma
Hello, My dad, 50, is currently battling another round of Melanoma. 6 years ago my dad found a nasty mole on his back that the dermatologist biopsied and it came back melanoma. They removed the orignal melanoma and also removed the lympth nodes from under his right arm, which a few came back cancerous. He then underwent…
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Morpheaform BCC
Recently was treated for two basal cell carcinomas, and now I see a very small white dot on my nose. I am afraid that this is what is called a morpheaform bcc, which I've read is extremely aggressive. I am really scared. Has anyone here ever been treated for this variety of bcc? What were the results? Thank You.
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BCC Without Melanoma?
I just had two BCCs treated. Now I'm reading all these posts from people who had BCC, and then went on to develop melanoma. My heart goes out to you guys, but it would be really nice to hear from some people who did not have this happen. I am really scared. Thanks
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Infliltrative/aggressive basal cell carcinoma
Waiting for biopsy results for a subtype of basal cell carcinoma called morpheaform. This is said to be the most aggressive type of bcc. Has anyone ever experienced this? What was the outcome?
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So Scared- Please Help
Just last month, I had two basal cell carcinomas removed from my face. the scarring wasn't bad, but then I noticed a white dot on my nose, and when I presented it to my dermatological surgeion, she said it could be nothing, but a biopsy was in order to determine what's going on. I've read that morpheaform bcc is the most…
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Constant Fear of New Cancers
Hi Everyone. I'm new to this board. I had Mohs surgery to remove two BCCs on my face about a month ago. The spots had appeared years apart (one over a decade ago, the other five years ago) but I had them diagnosed at the same time. I was really scared to have the surgery, because I had let the problem go so long and…
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Any suggestions?
Hello everyone, In the last few months I have been diagnosed with melanoma, I have had two surgeries and now I'm cancer free which is excellent , but now I'm getting ready to start high dose interferon for 4 weeks and after that I've got 5 weeks of on sight radiation and then 11 months of low dose interferon. I'm scared to…
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Mohs Surgery Issues
I was scheduled to have Mohs surgery the day after tomorrow on my nose for a very small squamous cell carcinoma. Unfortunately, I came down sick yesterday with what appears to be a sinus infection with fever, cold chills, yellow mucous etc. The earliest appointment I can get with my regular doctor to treat the infection is…
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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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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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Side effects coming off of B-Raf Trial drug
My husband Was not successful with the B-Raaf trial drug and was dismissed from the studay 2 wees ago. Since then he has been very ill on multiple, but not neccessarily successive days. He has a burning stomach, dry-heaves diarrhea, vomiting (which is usually a mustard color liquid ; the same color as the pills he took.) a…
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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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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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Interferon
My daughter is still in the staging part for her metastatic melanoma. Probably late stage 3 or at least that is what we are hoping. Anyway, has anyone had experience with interferon? They are talking about 4 weeks of intravenous 5days on/2 days off. Then self injections 3 times a week. This is only preliminary idea for…
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Alternative cancer treatments
Has anyone heard of Cantron? results?
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Melanoma in situ
I have two moles in different areas on my back that tested positive for melanoma in situ. My doctor has scheduled a procedure to excise the melanoma on just one at a time instead of both at once. Both areas are on my back one in the middle and one on the upper right shoulder. I would like to know if it is customary to do…
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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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new member with information about recalled intron A
Hi everyone...I'm so glad I found this. Happy Thanksgiving! I've been using intron A here at home for several months. As many of you know it can be pretty brutal at times. Last week I found out that certain "lots" of the kind using the multidose pen have been recalled by the company, Schering. After quite a bit of…
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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…
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Should I be worried about a brown lump on my leg?
I am 29 years old and have a small brown lump on my lower leg, should I be worried? My mother passed away from skin cancer, and I have not been great at sun screen on myself. Can anyone give me an idea of any signs I should be looking for? Thanks a lot, God bless.
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Hydrogen Peroxide
Testimoies
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Help having mohs thursday
Hi, I'm having mohs thursday on the bridge of my nose. It's squamous cell and has been there for three years or more. I'm not afraid of surgery or the scar . I'm worried that it's spread. Does anyone know how long it takes to spread, all replies would be appreciated.
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squamous cell
Hi, I was diagnosed with Squamous Cell a couple of weeks ago. It's on the bridge of my nose and am having MOHS surgery on the 28th of this month. I was concerned but thought oh well, I'll have the surgery and go on with my life I'm 62. I guess I'm now getting paranoid and would like to know if anyone on this site can help.…
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Carcinoma of Vulva
I am new to this site. I am a breast cancer survivor. My mother had carcinoma of the Vulva. I don't know what category you would find this cancer. I thought possibly it would fall in with Skin Cancer. Does anyone know about this cancer? Hugs, Janelle
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IL2 long term side effect-muscle/joint pain
Please advise-Anyone experienced or familiar with long term side effect (muscle/joint pain) from "IL2" treatment? My son, Jason had 2 weeks or 19 bags total IL2-dismissed from hospital 1-30-10. He's still in severe pain all over. Pain seemed to subside about a week ago but, now feeling worse again. Is this normal? When…
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Conditions caused by Interleukin 2 treatment.
In response to my post from 3/4/10-Stumbled across a condition, "Arthralgias" which can be caused by treatments for cancer. In our case, "IL2" is the treatment which son, Jason received. He is advanced stage 3 metastatic melanoma-diagnosed Nov 2007. Jason stopped IL2 after 2 wks this past Jan. He has suffered terribly with…
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Malignant Melanoma Mastasized to Liver
This is my first time here. Has anyone been treated at Sloan Kettering? We live in Upstate NY and I just don't feel his best treatment is here. He has recieved one session of Chemo (3 days on 3 weeks off.) Oncologist refused to discuss Stage or Prognosis and feels we may never know if it came from eye or skin. My research…
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Mohs surgery done-BCC
Just to report that I had my Mohs surgery on Friday (as per previous discussion under "newly diagnosed BCC"…The Dr. was quick, efficient, and friendly. He only had to do 2 "passes" before the margins came back clear, so the “hole” was less than the size of a quarter…..he then said I could either have him sew it up or go to…
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My sister
My sister has stage iv melanoma that started with a mole on her ankle. The cells got in the blood stream and now has spread to other parts. She will be entering a trial. I think it is with PLX4032, don't really understand all this and would appreciate any info. Have never delt with a loved one with cancer before, so what's…
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Insurance coverage
Hello, My name is Gabrielle. I am 19 and my boyfriend is 20. He has melanoma. He has had a few removals but his grandma paid for everything. We are starting to look for information and i can't find the start point! Does anyone know a good health insurance company that will take someone with a pre-exisisting condition?