Clark level 2?

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    • June 30, 2015 at 9:21 pm
    Lindsay6694
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      Freaking out…Just diagnosed on friday with a clark level 2 melanoma on my thigh. after byopsy the depth is a .19 what exactly does this mean stage wise? I go in on thursday to have it removed, and they said i would just be monitored after removal.

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        • June 30, 2015 at 10:42 pm
        Janner
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          The Breslow depth of .19 is a more important indicator than Clark's Level.  You don't give us quite enough info, but you are either stage 1a or stage 1b.  You would have to confirm "mitosis" to know for sure.  Having said that, .19 mm is an extremely thin lesion with an extremely good prognosis.  Removal of extra margins and future monitoring is standard protocol.  It's a shock, but you are in a very good position.  Be vigilant, not paranoid.  Watch your other moles for,change and practice sun safety!

          • June 30, 2015 at 10:42 pm
          Janner
          Participant

            The Breslow depth of .19 is a more important indicator than Clark's Level.  You don't give us quite enough info, but you are either stage 1a or stage 1b.  You would have to confirm "mitosis" to know for sure.  Having said that, .19 mm is an extremely thin lesion with an extremely good prognosis.  Removal of extra margins and future monitoring is standard protocol.  It's a shock, but you are in a very good position.  Be vigilant, not paranoid.  Watch your other moles for,change and practice sun safety!

            • June 30, 2015 at 10:42 pm
            Janner
            Participant

              The Breslow depth of .19 is a more important indicator than Clark's Level.  You don't give us quite enough info, but you are either stage 1a or stage 1b.  You would have to confirm "mitosis" to know for sure.  Having said that, .19 mm is an extremely thin lesion with an extremely good prognosis.  Removal of extra margins and future monitoring is standard protocol.  It's a shock, but you are in a very good position.  Be vigilant, not paranoid.  Watch your other moles for,change and practice sun safety!

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