I was diagnosed about a 1 1/2 years ago with melanoma. The melanoma was on my upper abdomen. I had a wide local excision as well as a sentinal lymph node biopsy. Lymph nodes were clear. Melanoma measured right at 1mm. Three months ago my oncologist felt an elarged lymph node under my left armpit. I had a follow up appt last week and the lymph node was even larger and there was another enlarged lymph node in my right armpit. I just had a CT scan yesterday . . . now have to wait for my appointment for resutls. I hate just waiting . . .
I was diagnosed about a 1 1/2 years ago with melanoma. The melanoma was on my upper abdomen. I had a wide local excision as well as a sentinal lymph node biopsy. Lymph nodes were clear. Melanoma measured right at 1mm. Three months ago my oncologist felt an elarged lymph node under my left armpit. I had a follow up appt last week and the lymph node was even larger and there was another enlarged lymph node in my right armpit. I just had a CT scan yesterday . . . now have to wait for my appointment for resutls. I hate just waiting . . . I am the type of person that likes to gather as much information as possilbe and prepare for what "might" happen (just the way I am) . . . any opinions?
I think everyone here can empathize wih the fear of waiting for test results. It’s just my opinion but try, really try to enjoy NOT being a Mel patient. Do the things you love with the people you love. If you need to, later, then kick it into high gear and we will help you.
I think everyone here can empathize wih the fear of waiting for test results. It’s just my opinion but try, really try to enjoy NOT being a Mel patient. Do the things you love with the people you love. If you need to, later, then kick it into high gear and we will help you.
I think everyone here can empathize wih the fear of waiting for test results. It’s just my opinion but try, really try to enjoy NOT being a Mel patient. Do the things you love with the people you love. If you need to, later, then kick it into high gear and we will help you.
I know what you mean about being prepared for what "might" happen – I'm that way too. Something another member of this community said in response to a post of mine earlier this month really helped me – he said he's come to believe it's possible to be optimistic and realistic at the same time. I'm working on that … maybe it would help you as well.
I know what you mean about being prepared for what "might" happen – I'm that way too. Something another member of this community said in response to a post of mine earlier this month really helped me – he said he's come to believe it's possible to be optimistic and realistic at the same time. I'm working on that … maybe it would help you as well.
I know what you mean about being prepared for what "might" happen – I'm that way too. Something another member of this community said in response to a post of mine earlier this month really helped me – he said he's come to believe it's possible to be optimistic and realistic at the same time. I'm working on that … maybe it would help you as well.
CT scan came back . . . I have a nodule on my adreanal gland. I had a PET scan on Monday . . . and will find out the result this coming Monday. So still waiting . . . that seems to be the hardest part. Love the advice – "Optimistic and Realistic".
CT scan came back . . . I have a nodule on my adreanal gland. I had a PET scan on Monday . . . and will find out the result this coming Monday. So still waiting . . . that seems to be the hardest part. Love the advice – "Optimistic and Realistic".
CT scan came back . . . I have a nodule on my adreanal gland. I had a PET scan on Monday . . . and will find out the result this coming Monday. So still waiting . . . that seems to be the hardest part. Love the advice – "Optimistic and Realistic".
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