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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.,…
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Stage3/MD Anderson Trials
I had MM removed from my back 11 yrs ago. 7 weeks ago I discovered swelling under my arm pit, weeks 3 ago I had a lymp node removed, it had melanoma. I have the opportunity to particapate in the MD Anderson study. I would like to hear from anyone that has had ARM 2 of the trial, the 4 month treatment. I've never been ill,…
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Vertiligo
HI...I was diagnosed with Vertiligo...I have a white skin patch on my fore head and it goes into my hair line and the hair on that part turns white too...my doctor told me to protect it from the sun...and it could turn cancerous....I was just wondering if anyone knows about this or if anyone have the same problem that I…
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Fibromyalgia
Besides having melanoma, I have been dealing with fibromyalgia, and Celiac Sprue (gluten intolerance)which is genetic, and Attention Deficiency Disorder. I am on Interferon Alpha, and as strange as it may sound, all the afore mentioned disorders are improving! I have always felt that fibromyalgia was a low grade virus that…
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please explain
I have melenoma cancer. I read this on my file; please explain!!!!!!!172.3 malignet melenoma on the face 2nd stage NEC/NOS Ulceration of the tumor. Thanks!
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Recently diagnosed: What do I need to know?
Hi! Results came back from neck biopsy: early melanoma stage 1, level 1. Doctor said it is localized to my epidermis. On May 14, I'll have .5 cm margin removed plus biopsy on another lesion. Doctor plans to follow-up every 3 months for 1st year. I'm just beginning my search for information to educate myself. What questions…
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Help! I need health insurance.
I had malignant melanoma removed 1 1/2 years ago. Currently, I do not have health insurance and do not have a group policy at my job. I've talked to a couple of insurance agents and basically have been told no insurance company will pick me up because it was melanoma. Anybody know of a company that will insure me even with…
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MPIP website
I'd like to share a very special webpage with you all. I am in no way affiliated with them, nor does it cost anything to join. There are hundreds of melanoma patients who post, share their stories and chat. Please join us. http://www.mpip.org
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Treatment - what should I expect?
Hi. My name is Susan. I was diagnosed with Stage IIIB Melanoma in February of this year. It started as a mole on my back. The mole was removed and checked. I have had two surgeries; the first was a wide excision at the tumor site and a Sentinel Node Biopsy. That lymph node showed some melanoma cells, so the second surgery…
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Dealing with potential loss of a friend
My friend (also my 12 year old daughter's father) has just been diagnosed with liver cancer and kidney failure. He has diabetes and was diagnosed with melanoma cancer 8 years ago. He had a tumor removed from his lympth noids 3 years ago and was suppose to do treatment, but couldn't handle how sick he got. So, he went to…
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New detection method??
Has anyone else heard of a new melanoma detection method that determines if you have it internally?? My wife was getting into her car and just turned on the radio and heard the tail end of a news flash that mentioned a new detection method for melanoma internally, however she did not hear what it is? Has anyone else…
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help finding insurance
I recently underwent treatment for malignant melanoma. I'm happy to say that it was a success. While undergoing treatment I was covered by my parents insurance. Now, leaving home and going out on my own I have ran into the wall of trying to find insurance for myself. The Job I have is wonderful, and very rewarding, but…
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Really scared
Help! This is my first time back to the CSN site for a while, and I'm catching up on the posts. After reading about those of you whose melanoma has recurred (after 5 years?!), I'm really scared. I had surgery in May to remove the melanoma and get clear margins. I also had a sentinel lymph node biopsy performed, and there…
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looking survivors
my husband has IV melanoma. He has had his lymphnodes removed and is taking high dose interferon. I'm looking for someone who taken this treatment before.
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terrified of recurrence
My initial melanoma was diagnosed approx. 4 years ago. A wide excision was performed with clear margins, and I was told there was a 95% chance it would never recur. However, about 9 months later, a lymph node popped up and was positive for melanoma. A radical lymph node dissection was performed with an additional positive…
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14/M, newly diagnosed with melanoma
Hi, I was just recently diagnosed with melanoma on my head. It's .43 mm down and i am going back in to surgery to get it re-excised for testing. Im still trying to learn what's going on and what to do, if you have any advice please reply here or email me at SumoPro@msn.com Thanks in advance Greg
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newly diagnosed
I was diagnosed in May of 02 with a melanoma insitu on my left breast. Thankfully, it was still in the earliest stages and very small. A re-excision of the tissue was performed,and it came back clear as well. What concerns me as I read through these e mails is that no blood tests were done for me, and it sounds like this…
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Help eliminate cancer
I am looking for people in the Los Angeles area interested in supporting ACS in a Relay for Life event. I am a recent survivor looking for others to join me in the fight. email me at CelebrateLife@sbcglobal.net
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Help eliminate cancer
I am looking for people in the Los Angeles area interested in supporting ACS in a Relay for Life event. I am a recent survivor looking for others to join me in the fight.
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I need some help please
I have to do a school project about melanoma skin cancer, the assingment calls for me to interview one or two people. I need to know how you had it treated, your thoughts on the cancer, and how you think it changed you and your life. Thank you to all who reply horseluver444 (Katie)
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New to Melanoma
Hi all, Just learned 4 days ago that I have Melanoma. No idea what is coming in the future. I was diagnose with Breslow Measurement of .50 MM, Clark's level II and no ulceration. No idea what stage I am at. I am scheduled next week for incision and Sentinel Lymph Node mapping. What is the change of metatasis given these…
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coping with loved one
I am living with a boyfriend who is undergoing interferon treatment. I have personal issues that I would like to discuss with another who is going through the same.
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Newly diagnosed
Hi - new to the board and new to Melanoma. Just diagnosed with a very thin melanoma on my right calf. Finally had it removed yesterday. Thank goodness! My mind has been playing such games with me. I feel like I've been poisoned! My lymph nodes will be examined next week and fortunately, blood tests and chest x-rays came…
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New here
Hi everyone, I was just diagnosed with melanoma last week. Clark's level IV and that's about all I know till I see the dermatologist next week. The waiting is really hard. Anyway, I just wanted to find some people to talk to, people who understand... April
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Dizziness... self diagnosed... maybe...
I've examined everything to try and figure out what is causing this dizziness... and by coincidence I stopped using sunscreen for a couple of days, the dizziness went away. I am still trying to figure out which chemical in the sunscreen is causing the dizziness, if it really is. 3 different sunscreens, no common…
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weird mole
hi, I went to check out this mole on my face that keesp growing has irregular border and gets red and itchy. MN said don't worry about it, and didn't even make get into a paper gown, it took less than a minute. the mole appeared after a second degree sunburn two years ago and since then it keeps growing. should i get a…
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INFO AVAILABLE
I found a wonderful website used by melanoma patients with lots and lots of info and support. Just type in MPIP in your search area, you will find so much strength and information. I was impressed.
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just found out
i just found out i have melonoma on jan 15 2002, the depth is 0.35 i have to have more cut out on feb 5, but the thing that worries me is the pain i have in my right armpit, it feels like a rash, but isnt.
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Desmoplastic Neurontropic Melanoma
Does anyone have any info on this type of melanoma. It is rare and hard to locate info.