Metastatic Melanoma

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    • February 7, 2012 at 9:27 pm
    cutaway
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      Recently diagnosed with Metastatic Melanoma. Primary site was not found. I had found a lump growing in my left armpit (Auxilla). Was referred to a surgeon for removal. Lump was removed and biopsied and found to be Melanoma. I was then referred to a surgical oncologist. On Jan 11 he removed all the Lymph Nodes from my left auxilla. 30 nodes removed and 13 have Melanoma. I have had CT scans and ultra sounds. There were no other spots detected.

      I now have appointments with a radiation doctor and chemo doctor. I have to decide what forms of treatment I want to follow.

      Recently diagnosed with Metastatic Melanoma. Primary site was not found. I had found a lump growing in my left armpit (Auxilla). Was referred to a surgeon for removal. Lump was removed and biopsied and found to be Melanoma. I was then referred to a surgical oncologist. On Jan 11 he removed all the Lymph Nodes from my left auxilla. 30 nodes removed and 13 have Melanoma. I have had CT scans and ultra sounds. There were no other spots detected.

      I now have appointments with a radiation doctor and chemo doctor. I have to decide what forms of treatment I want to follow.

      What I am looking for is to find out what treatment works best and what to stay away from. I am looking for some good advise.

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        • February 8, 2012 at 6:21 am
        LynnLuc
        Participant

          Are you at a major Melanoma Center?

          • February 8, 2012 at 6:21 am
          LynnLuc
          Participant

            Are you at a major Melanoma Center?

            • February 8, 2012 at 6:21 am
            LynnLuc
            Participant

              Are you at a major Melanoma Center?

              • February 8, 2012 at 8:31 pm
              washoegal
              Participant

                To emphasis the last question…radiation ad chemo are not typical treatments for melanoma……YOU NEED TO SEE A MELANOMA SPECIALIST.

                Mary

                Stage 3

                • February 8, 2012 at 8:31 pm
                washoegal
                Participant

                  To emphasis the last question…radiation ad chemo are not typical treatments for melanoma……YOU NEED TO SEE A MELANOMA SPECIALIST.

                  Mary

                  Stage 3

                  • February 8, 2012 at 8:31 pm
                  washoegal
                  Participant

                    To emphasis the last question…radiation ad chemo are not typical treatments for melanoma……YOU NEED TO SEE A MELANOMA SPECIALIST.

                    Mary

                    Stage 3

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