Hi Katie- I just noticed that you had sent me a message but it found it's way into my junk folder. Sounds like we went/are going throught the same process. Got diagnosed with .3 melanoma a couple of years ago. Totally freaked me out but it became very clear that so many others have much more advanced melanomas. Still-when it happens to you it really makes you reevaluate. I had a wide excision (unfortunately I had a allergic reaction to the sutures) so it was not exactly pleasant. But it has healed (like 4 inch scar on shoulder) and saw derm every 3 mos and now every 6. I see that you are in Bend, me too! I sunscreen up daily and actually have added some hats and clothing with SPF. One thing that I had a trouble accepting is that docs felt that nothing else was needed-I thought there should be more testing, more aggressive action – but apparently not. They always ask about swollen glands and any weight loss (If only!) and the 6 mo. check up. Check out Eddie Bauer outlet in town-they have some long sleeve shirts that have spf. Hope all goes smoothly for you!
