Vaginal melanoma

I am sorry that you have melanoma. I have Stage III melanoma (started on the skin and metastasized to a lymph node). There is an active melanoma group (MPIP) with a BB http://www.mpip.org/bb/bbindex.html that you might want to check out. Also, if you search the internet with mucosal melanoma in the search string, I think there is a group that deals primarily with that form of melanoma. However, I know there are people who post on the MPIP too that have mucosal melanoma and I've noticed a couple with vaginal primary's post. You may want to check out the NCI http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/types/melanoma and they have links to comprehensive cancer center. The NCI has ongoing clinical trials with melanoma and also has a database to search for ones near you. Best wishes, Carver

My mom was recently disgnosed with vaginal melanoma, also. We've been to several 'top' hospitals, including NYU and Columbia; however, we decided to take a trip to the Cancer Center of America, (there are 4 in the U.S. and all travel expensives are paid for by this Center) where she is currently being treated. We're pretty happy with the results so far. At this Center, she's treated as an individual, not a statistic. Be Positive!