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    • March 23, 2017 at 10:03 pm
    Scooby123
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      Hi Guys,

      Was  thinking when I was under the dermatologist for checks he said when I had my melanoma taken out that I would not get another one. Now I know from this lovely supporting sight that you can still get other melanomas appear . My question is if the primary is taken out but it has spread does it make any difference to able controlling it spreading more due to primary gone or once spread can just be as aggressive. Sorry but just bugging me so thought I would ask you guys. 

      Scooby❤️

       

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        • March 24, 2017 at 6:54 pm
        Aloha14
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          Hi,

          I'm not sure I totally understand your question but I just had my 3 month check up which was an ultrasound to check the groin lymph nodes, and check the primary site for any unusual growths or lumps. All negative. From what I understand if it's spread from lymph nodes or on to other body areas it can be just as aggressive as it was when the original melanoma appeared. That's why scheduled rechecks, scans are ordered. 

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