My mom just got diagnosed with melanoma today. They just did a biopsy last week. I guess now we have to see the surgeon. I am absolutely terrified. My mom is my best friend and the whole world. I never knew this would happen. I hope the surgeon says everything is going to be okay I am so scared
Please reach out to me and I can help you understand her pathology report and staging. www.aimatmelanoma.org/support-resources/talk-to-a-medical-expert/
I have been diagnosed Stage IA two months ago, it was 0,9mm non-ulcerated. Went through WLE and SLNB, and lymphnodes were negative for melanoma. My oncologist told me that I don't need PET/CT, just regular check-ups every three months with ultrasound. But I am still anxious, and I think that I am going to request CT, just to make sure.
I had My first surgery that included My lymph nodes under My arm removed in 2017. I have since then had several surgeries and My Oncologist and Dermatologist have said I need more than 2 dozen surgeries and that's just the beginning. I don't have good insurance and can't afford to fight it anymore. I've had one biopsy that was Melanoma positive in 2019 and haven't had any surgery to remove it. I did tanning beds before any rules were in place and I did that for 20+ years. And I grew up in California and We never used sunscreens growing up. Even if I had all the surgeries, I don't believe I'd win the battle. So, I've accepted My fate thanks to our medical system. None of My Doctor's have offered Clinical trials, which might save My life because I don't have the money to fight it. Any thoughts appreciated.
I found your explanation very helpful.I have been dyagnosed after biopsy the stage status 2A...ulcetated tumor pt2b.Breslow depth 1.4mm no LVI noted. I did primary excision and after biopsy the surgeon proposed Wide excission and SLN test nect week I am so affraid SLN test to show positive from any reason. Do I need to worry ?as per patologic report dyagnoses Stage is AJCC 2, .mitotic rate 2 , B. Depth 1.4,mm, pt2b tumor, no LVI? Thanks .
You can contact me and we can go over your pathology report and I can help you with these specific questions and interpreting it. www.aimatmelanoma.org/support-resources/talk-to-a-medical-expert/
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My mom just got diagnosed with melanoma today. They just did a biopsy last week. I guess now we have to see the surgeon. I am absolutely terrified. My mom is my best friend and the whole world. I never knew this would happen. I hope the surgeon says everything is going to be okay I am so scared
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@@komaliv1495 everything came back fine after her surgery they tested the lymph node it was clean no cancer thank you so much
What stage is it if I may ask?
Please reach out to me and I can help you understand her pathology report and staging. www.aimatmelanoma.org/support-resources/talk-to-a-medical-expert/
Hope it turned out to be ok...
I have been diagnosed Stage IA two months ago, it was 0,9mm non-ulcerated. Went through WLE and SLNB, and lymphnodes were negative for melanoma. My oncologist told me that I don't need PET/CT, just regular check-ups every three months with ultrasound. But I am still anxious, and I think that I am going to request CT, just to make sure.
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I had My first surgery that included My lymph nodes under My arm removed in 2017. I have since then had several surgeries and My Oncologist and Dermatologist have said I need more than 2 dozen surgeries and that's just the beginning. I don't have good insurance and can't afford to fight it anymore. I've had one biopsy that was Melanoma positive in 2019 and haven't had any surgery to remove it. I did tanning beds before any rules were in place and I did that for 20+ years. And I grew up in California and We never used sunscreens growing up. Even if I had all the surgeries, I don't believe I'd win the battle. So, I've accepted My fate thanks to our medical system. None of My Doctor's have offered Clinical trials, which might save My life because I don't have the money to fight it. Any thoughts appreciated.
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I found your explanation very helpful.I have been dyagnosed after biopsy the stage status 2A...ulcetated tumor pt2b.Breslow depth 1.4mm no LVI noted.
I did primary excision and after biopsy the surgeon proposed Wide excission and SLN test nect week
I am so affraid SLN test to show positive from any reason.
Do I need to worry ?as per patologic report dyagnoses Stage is AJCC 2, .mitotic rate 2 , B. Depth 1.4,mm, pt2b tumor, no LVI?
Thanks .
Hello, how did your SLN test go?
You can contact me and we can go over your pathology report and I can help you with these specific questions and interpreting it. www.aimatmelanoma.org/support-resources/talk-to-a-medical-expert/
I was stage 2c 😢😢