nodes on finger

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    • March 18, 2015 at 12:38 am
    Annesmith
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      I've got 2 small lumps on my finger. I suspect them to be ganglion cysts. They are small, painless, flesh colored. My primary was almost 10 years ago (leg 1B).  I think it is highly unlikely that it is melanoma but it's in the back of my mind.  Melanoma would be blackened/ opened (etc.)… yes? This looks completely benign.  I have an annual appointment with my derm, but not until June.  Wondering if I should see him earlier?  Thanks for your thoughts all!

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        • March 18, 2015 at 3:14 am
        Mom2Addy
        Participant

          Please get them checked, most recurrences are subcutaneous. I pray that it isn't a recurrence but you should put your mind at ease and err on the side of caution. Good luck and prayers that they are truly benign.

          • March 18, 2015 at 3:14 am
          Mom2Addy
          Participant

            Please get them checked, most recurrences are subcutaneous. I pray that it isn't a recurrence but you should put your mind at ease and err on the side of caution. Good luck and prayers that they are truly benign.

            • March 18, 2015 at 3:14 am
            Mom2Addy
            Participant

              Please get them checked, most recurrences are subcutaneous. I pray that it isn't a recurrence but you should put your mind at ease and err on the side of caution. Good luck and prayers that they are truly benign.

              • March 18, 2015 at 3:54 am
              Janner
              Participant

                From the legs to the fingers would be extremely unlikely – really goes against the grain… Or drainage patterns.  Look for the most likely explanation first.  Then look for zebras.  In this case, melanoma is really a zebra.

                • March 18, 2015 at 3:54 am
                Janner
                Participant

                  From the legs to the fingers would be extremely unlikely – really goes against the grain… Or drainage patterns.  Look for the most likely explanation first.  Then look for zebras.  In this case, melanoma is really a zebra.

                  • March 18, 2015 at 3:54 am
                  Janner
                  Participant

                    From the legs to the fingers would be extremely unlikely – really goes against the grain… Or drainage patterns.  Look for the most likely explanation first.  Then look for zebras.  In this case, melanoma is really a zebra.

                    • March 18, 2015 at 6:45 am
                    JerryfromFauq
                    Participant

                      Black, opened, What RULE are you looking at the MELANOMA  MUST follow?  There are no rules.  Like Janner say ther are higher and lower liklihoods of occurances, but NO definites.  If it is changing get in as quick as possible.  It is unlikely to jump from legs to a finger, not impossible if in the blood supply 
                      (would still be fairly rare), but very unlikely if it is in the Lymph channels.

                        • March 20, 2015 at 12:01 am
                        Annesmith
                        Participant

                          Calling tomorrow-  better safe than sorry.  Thank you Jerry!

                          • March 20, 2015 at 12:04 am
                          Annesmith
                          Participant

                            I tried to respond to each of these posts, but I don't think they showed.  Just wanted to say thank you for taking the time to respond to my question. I'll have it checked out. It's so nice to have a place to go with questions. 🙂  Take care all-  

                            • March 20, 2015 at 12:04 am
                            Annesmith
                            Participant

                              I tried to respond to each of these posts, but I don't think they showed.  Just wanted to say thank you for taking the time to respond to my question. I'll have it checked out. It's so nice to have a place to go with questions. 🙂  Take care all-  

                              • March 20, 2015 at 12:04 am
                              Annesmith
                              Participant

                                I tried to respond to each of these posts, but I don't think they showed.  Just wanted to say thank you for taking the time to respond to my question. I'll have it checked out. It's so nice to have a place to go with questions. 🙂  Take care all-  

                                • March 20, 2015 at 12:01 am
                                Annesmith
                                Participant

                                  Calling tomorrow-  better safe than sorry.  Thank you Jerry!

                                  • March 20, 2015 at 12:01 am
                                  Annesmith
                                  Participant

                                    Calling tomorrow-  better safe than sorry.  Thank you Jerry!

                                  • March 18, 2015 at 6:45 am
                                  JerryfromFauq
                                  Participant

                                    Black, opened, What RULE are you looking at the MELANOMA  MUST follow?  There are no rules.  Like Janner say ther are higher and lower liklihoods of occurances, but NO definites.  If it is changing get in as quick as possible.  It is unlikely to jump from legs to a finger, not impossible if in the blood supply 
                                    (would still be fairly rare), but very unlikely if it is in the Lymph channels.

                                    • March 18, 2015 at 6:45 am
                                    JerryfromFauq
                                    Participant

                                      Black, opened, What RULE are you looking at the MELANOMA  MUST follow?  There are no rules.  Like Janner say ther are higher and lower liklihoods of occurances, but NO definites.  If it is changing get in as quick as possible.  It is unlikely to jump from legs to a finger, not impossible if in the blood supply 
                                      (would still be fairly rare), but very unlikely if it is in the Lymph channels.

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