Thank you, Janner, Donna, and Jacki!
Jacki, that's a scary story. I'm now leaning towards seeing if my previous surgeon can do this melanoma excision…
A couple years ago, I had a SNB in my left armpit (along with a lumpectomy for breast cancer). The melanoma is on my left lateral thigh. I know that having that SNB put me at lifelong risk for lymphedema… is that a reason to have the melanoma excision done in an OR, by my surgeon, instead of at the dermatologist's office? A big lymphedema prevention strategy is, of course, practicing meticulous skin care and doing everything possible to avoid skin infections. But I thought my armpit SNB put me at risk for developing lymphedema in my left ARM… could a wound on my left LEG really be a risk?
Oh, gosh, there's just so much to learn, with a new cancer diagnosis. I've been so immersed in the online breast cancer world, and now I have a new cancer world to explore… no fun. But thank you for your help.
