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Need Information
My name is Dawn and I am a 20 year old female in my first year of college. I have been noticing for the past several months a mole like bump in the bend of my right leg. The main thing that has me worried about this bump is that it seems to be darkening over time. It is not very dark at this moment, probably only a light…
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Interluekin-2 experiences?
We're researching IL-2 therapy for stage IV. I'd appreciate any info. Thanks.
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Stage IV Melanoma Survivor
My husband was diagnosed in Aug.2006.He is now in stable condition.I cannot give enough praise for the wonderful support of prayers that were sent up by friends and family.Also the outstanding care he has and is still receiving at the Hillman Cancer Ctr.in Pittsburgh,Pa.He lost a kidney due to a cancerous tumor.A biospy…
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Lump and pain
The other night I noticed my forearm felt "wierd" where I had my melanoma removed 10 years ago, there was a visable lump about 2-3" long, felt like a knot under the skin the entire area and it hurt to rub my finger over the area, has anyone ever had this? The pain, bump and knot lasted a few days and is gone now. I know…
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had Moh's Surgery and worried
i had a mixture of basal cell carcinoma and spuamous cell carcinoma on the side of my nose. cancer was in 3rd. layer of skin. said it was deep and there where pockets, then i was told it had not spread and they got it all. was also told i had nothing more to worry about and i'm done. how do i know there are no cancer cells…
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I'm new to this, help please!!!
I'm 25 years old, last wednesday I got diagnosed with thyroid cancer, papillary, which shocked me. I exercise, eat good, don't smoke drink or take drugs. I will have my surgery hopefully next month. On top of everything today I went to my dermatologist to check my moles (I have so many of them) he said that the one on my…
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Third surgery for squamous cell cancer advice anyone?
Hello, I just went though my third major surgery for squamous cell skin cancer. I have not even been back to get my stitches out. My glands in my neck, underarm are swollen. I am already on antibiotics for prevention of infection. Now I am worried, my throat is sore, my ear has pain (one sided) and my eye has a lot of…
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Positive Action...
I am coming up on my Two Year Birthday as I have come to grips with cancer being a part of my life, and not defining my life. Lately I've been frustrated about what I can do to make an impact, so I decided to DO something about it within my own scope of influence. Honestly, I didn't know about the Relay for Life that the…
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Is it hormone related ?
I had history of myomectomy and left ovarian cystectomy and result was benign lesions, two tumors were about 10-11 cm, total there were 7 tumors, the one in my left ovarian was about 3 cm. I lost weight about 20 lbs. Until I was found melanoma had spread to other parts of the body including my right breast, intially the…
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Numerous cutaneous & sub-cutaneous tumors in limb
Does anyone here have experience with this? If so please go to the bulletin board at melanoma.org. There is a couple there battling 100 tumors in one limb, looking for help.
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H202 Hydrogen Peroxide
If you love the sunshine AND exposed to UV rays for a long period you will have skin cancer or a melonoma as I had. When you go to your dermatologist you will see mostly seniors there for treatment. Ask him (Dr) or her if they have ever had a sunburn and they will say yep, ask them if they use a sunscreen and the one I…
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H202 Hydrogen Peroxide
If you love the sunshine AND exposed to UV rays for a long period you will have skin cancer or a melonoma as I had. When you go to your dermatologist you will see mostly seniors there for treatment. Ask him (Dr) or her if they have ever had a sunburn and they will say yep, ask them if they use a sunscreen and the one I…
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newly diagnosed: help with clinical trial info please?
My husband was recently (last week) diagnosed with Stage III. I'm a bit overwhelmed by clinical trial web searching. We are interested in the PLX 4032. Could anyone help guide me through? Thanks, Mary
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new, melanoma, help
I have metastic melanoma on lung, liver, rectal, bone and limbs. Could anyone tell me some other options of chemo if no benefit otained from standard DTIC.
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New, feeling alone
I'm 31 and just found out that my freckle that I've had since I was a kid turned into melanoma. Good thing was I had apperently just changed so I caught in time, but I have 4 other spots that need to be watched very carefully. I feel like i did this to myself and I deserved it. I want to find others who are around my age…
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Squamous cell cancer plus Basal
I had a spuamous cell carcinoma plus basal cell carcinoma in my nose, 2 in one, half and half and was told it is in the deep layer, 3rd. layer of the skin where all the bloodvessels are. was told it was deep and some pockets need to be removed then margins all clear and I'm good to go !? I only need to come back in a year.…
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New here, not sure where to find support
I'm new here, sorry if I'm posting in the wrong place. I looked for a forum sticky but didn't see one. I'm trying to find someone to talk to because I'm scared and feeling really alone right now. I found it in May of last year. It was on my shoulder blade, a little bump, thought it was a pimple so I popped it. Whatever it…
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Waiting for results
Went to the dermatoligist yesterday and had two (2) moles removed and about forty (40) skin tags taken off. One of the moles that he removed was one that I was concerned about because it had changed over the last few months. When the DR looked at the mole that had been changing, he really didn't say a whole lot, other than…
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melanoma
My brother 41 years old just told he had melanoma. Its start on his back seven month ago. He had removed it and it came back. He told Dr.dont seen it in for testing didn’t have the money. Time went on and he started to get head pain. They said had mass on back left side of brain as big as the left side. They had brain…
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Some relief
I still have a few more day before my stitches are removed, but I am happy to announce that Saturday the doctor called me to say they got it all and I am released for the next three month, baring that the oncologist doesn't feel I need more test, which I won't know until after the 24th. Its been a frustrating, draining and…
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melanoma
My brother 41 years old just told he had melanoma. Its start on his back seven month ago. He had removed it and it came back. He told Dr.dont seen it in for testing didn’t have the money. Time went on and he started to get head pain. They said had mass on back left side of brain as big as the left side. They had brain…
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Invasive Sqamous Cell Vascular & Lymphatic
Wow - I've been trying to find a support network for weeks and just reading thru the existing threads here today has helped me to feel so much better. My husband was dx with squamous cell cancer in 2005 in his ear canal (removed 2 2cm tumors and 36 rounds of radiation). Has basal cell as well, which has been gone ongoing,…
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more surgery
I had surgery last week and went into the doctor yesterday to have my stitches removed. During my short visit with the nurse whom I have not met yet but seems nice tells me that my results are in and that the doctor wants to talk with me. At this point, my heart sinks and I can feel my blood pressure rising. It was the…
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Surgery tomorrow
So I am running around my house like a mad woman doing laundry, vacuuming, cleaning bathrooms and kitchens as I have company arriving Friday. Tomorrow I am going in for a simple procedure, but nerve racking none the less. My other concern is a spot that the doctor notice with my last check up that has not gone away. It is…
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The waiting game
Happy New Year!!! I have taken down all the decorations, packed the tree, lights and other misc items that made my home festive for the holiday. The New Year rang in bright and I had quality time with my family, kids and close friends. In the back of my mind however, I have been patiently waiting for the doctor to call me…
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Facial Melanoma
Hello - My dad went to the dermatologist a couple of months ago and had a large melanoma removed from his face. The dermatologist told my dad that he thought that the melanoma originated from a mole. The dermatologist told my dad that the cancer was very deep (they put a piece of plastic in the surgical area so that his…
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hi...
Hello there. I am new this site, but not ACS. I was looking for an online support group and checked further into this one before deciding to post. I am a 7 year survivor and still fighting skin cancer. I am currently playing the waiting game on a biopsy that was done right before the holiday. I have had both melanoma and…
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Interferon question
I just started the maintenance dose of interferon. 18 mu, 3x/week. Here's my issue: my local cancer center pre-fills my syringes for me "under the hood". This kinda worried me, since supposedly, we can fill our own syringes using the drug supplied to us in vials from the manufacturer. So I was a little…
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6 year survivor of Stage 3 Melanoma
Hi all, I am new to the discussion board so I would like to give you a little background about my cancer history. I was diagnosed at 17 with melanoma in the form of a mole. It was removed at the time and areas around the mole. In 2003, I have a reoccurance in my lymph nodes under my left arm. One out of four nodes were…
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Squamous cell carcinoma newly diagnosed
Just got the call today about the little bump on my head that was not the normal flakey skin condition. I noticed it about a month ago, and after the biopsy got the call today. I was told not to worry and in January ( the next available date) he would cut it out and I would be "good to go" I'm not sure if that I feel…