I was also diagnosed with melanoma on August 23rd (my son's 14th birthday). I had my surgery last saturday (9-11). I just got the results back today and all margins are clear. While I was waiting to have my surgery I did A LOT of research on melanoma. I read story after story. Some were good and some were not. I wanted to educate myself as much as possible and know all of the right questions to ask. Thats exactly what I did. I found a doctor that did all of the test, I had CT scans, blood work, and Pet scan. I just found out today that all looks good but I do have a few lymph nodes that they will need to follow up on with more scans in 3 months. I will also have to visit my dermatologist every 3 months. I completely understand where you are coming from and if I were you, I would have it ALL checked. Ask for the scans, if they won't do them because of the early stage of your melanoma, find someone who will. I wish you the very best. Please keep me posted!
Take care
Delisea
