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mother's 4th cancer
I am so scared as my 80 year-old Mom has been diagnosed with a tumor on her temple that is malignant. We live in Michigan so she has been sent to University of MI hospital for removal. This type of cancer has roots, so they are utilizing a microscopic surgery as well as a plastic surgeon. The microscope will ensure all the…
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new member
I went through all my "stuff" 3 1/2 years ago and still afraid it will come back. Melanoma is just nasty that way. Why isn't there more posting going on. If someone want's to talk, i'll listen.
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Skin Cancer
My 59 yr old mom was told yesturday after removing a 3 mm spot off her inner leg for a surgery to place 3 stints to open a blockage, it came in the report being Malignant Melanoma also 3 mm plus Clark's Level IV .. Can anyone explain to me how serious this is? I have been looking it up on the internet but cannot seem to…
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Support Group in Alabama
Fellow survivers here who live in or near Alabama, who would like to start a support group in North Alabama Please email me at krp@hiwaay.net My name is Kevin.
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Support Group In Alabama
Fellow survivers here who live in or near Alabama, who would like to start a support group in North Alabama Please email me at krp@hiwaay.net My name is Kevin.
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Scar Changes
I had an excision in May 2000 for a Malignant Melanoma. I received no Chemotherapy or Radiation treatment, as there was no metastisis found with lymphoscintigraphy. I just noticed this last week that my scar (lower calf-midway between knee and ankle) has started to change colors on just one side. It's darkened a lot on…
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Mom with Melanoma
My mother was just diagnosed with Stage 3 melanoma. So far, she had the mole removed and her first injection of interferon this morning. I have been reading some of the messages posted in this website and some of you had posted that the infected lymph node was also surgically removed. I hace some concerns because the…
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Melanoma Returns...
I would like to hear from anyone who started a biotherapy program for malignant melanoma using Interferon alfa-2b (Intron A) as treatment. After 8 months on the drug at 60 MIU per week, my cancer has returned. My treatment program has stopped on the Intron A. The next step is a series of PET and CT scans to see if the…
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Stage IV Melanonma brain cancer
I have three tumors all stage IV an each treated differently since 2001 but woul like advice on having gamma knife after surgery on a brain tumor if anyone did that to clean up the area. Or other types of radiation. I just had to have an infection removed from the original surgery so I want to take this slow in getting…
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Stage I Level 4 (Thin Skin)
Hi, My fiance was diagnosed with Stage I (0.8mm) but level 4 melanoma today. From what I have read this is a really odd combination. The dermitologist says that it is because she has thin skin. The tumor was on the back of her leg and she is 24. I was wondering if anyone knows anyone who has had this same experience and…
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Are there studies about a relationship between breastcancer and skin cancer?
I need to talk to someone who has had a similar experiance like mine.To know what to expect when I take that next step to the Dr's office.If I'm not clear please exuse me.I am new to a pc and I'm not sure whats what yet so I would be greatful for help for that too!
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almos made my 5yrs!
I need to speak to someone who has a similar problemlike mine.Had breast cancer,almost made the 5yrs cancer free,went to my yearly gyno visit,everythings fine oh by the way you have a nasty looking mole there,Think it should be checked out I'll make an appointment for you with a dermatologist.
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I need hope for Melanoma Tumor
I am a 32 yr. woman with Metastatic Melanoma. I never had a surface lesion. The first tumor in my abdomen was removed on Aug. 31, 2002. 6 sentinel lymph nodes were removed from my leg and they were clean. I was confident that I would stay free of cancer. I then started Interferon 2 months after surgery and was a real…
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basal cell skin cancer tissue expanders
looking to discuss experiences with basal cell cancer of the head and tissue expander surgery
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melanoma
I've been fighting melanoma for 4 yrs. now. Just had surgery on my brain 2 wks. ago. will be starting gamma knife and radiation.I personally know no one going through melanoma and feel pretty much alone
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Merkel Cell Carcinoma
Anyone else out there with this??? Mine was found in a lymph node in the neck with an unknown primary. I am 26 and will be starting treatment soon (radiation followed by chemo). It would be nice to hear that I'm not the only person out there with this... :) Heather
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diagnosed this week
I just had my second excision for stage one melanoma. Both the surgeon and the dermatologist told me it looked to be contained, however the oncologist who reviewed my chest X-ray and blood work told me there was a problem with one test, suggesting severe anemia. He has ordered more blood tests and stool cards. Has anyone…
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I'm back!
Hello everyone, it's been 10 months since I last checked the website and a lot has happened. I wrote last March after being diagnosed with a Melanoma recurrence, stage IV. I was really scared. I tried some alternative treatments with radiation and hyperthermia, however the tumor did not respond well to the treatment. There…
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High School student doing a research project.
Hello. My name is Jessica and I am currently in the 10th grade at Plantation High School in Broward County. One of my classes is an Anatomy class. One requirement for that class is a research paper on a disease. I chose skin cancer. One of the things needed for the paper is 30 cases of people with the disease. I am asking,…
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High-Dose Interleukin2
I have undergone 6 cycles thus far, with hopes that only 2 more will produce that elusive "clear" -- my new favorite word that I so desparately want to say. My team & I have acheived a 50% reduction in the melanoma masses -- I was heavily metastasized. I would like to visit with any fellow HD-IL2 travelers. I would like to…
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My Skin ?
theres this fece colored stuff my skin whats goin on is the melanoma back
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Amelanotic Melanoma stage 3
Does anyone have any info on this melanoma, or know anyone with it? I know cancer is cancer, but I still feel alone.
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MPIP?
I found it! MPIP "Melanoma Patients Information Page"! I got to it by going to www.melanoma.org. I checked it out for a short time this evening -- it seems to have LOTS of information. At first glance, it looks like the place to go to get support and education about melanoma. See you there!
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What can nurses do to better help you?
I am an RN student and I would like to know what the nurses who care for you could do to better help you? I'm anxious to get your feedback! Please reply!
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What can nurses do to better help you?
I am an RN student and I would like to know what the nurses who care for you could do to better help you? I'm anxious to get your feedback! Please reply!
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melanoma symptoms
my father has melanoma.He just finished one month of interfuron interveniously.Now has started his home injections of 20 mill.He has become very restless and cant sleep and feels like his brain is racing.It is really frustrating for him.Has anyone else had this problem.HELP we need some advice on what we can do.would…
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Interferon treatment
I was hoping to hear from those who have been on (or are on) the Interferon treatment for melanoma. I've been on it for about 2 months now, the higher dose daily infusions, and now the 3 days a week shot. I've struggled with initial weight/appetite loss, although both are coming back a bit recently. My biggest problem is…
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melanoma of the eye
any one out there had melanoma of the eye
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Melanoma
I'm am a caregiver. My husband was diagosed with melanoma in June 2003. Operated on a mole on his shoudler. Further testing it had spread to 1 lymph node under his arm pit. Starter interferon on Sept. 6/03. Has did very well on it and so far only tiredness. Did have a couple of restless nights but the Dr. put him on a pill…
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a friend with a recent diagnosis of Melanoma
The reason I'm writing is because a dear friend of mine was recently diagnosed with Melanoma. He had surgery to remove the infected mole and three lymph nodes removed. (One under the arm and two in the groin). From his doctor: "I think the overall impression of the pathologists who reviewed your biopsy is favorable (i.e.,…