Shann

Hi Janner , just wondering looking at my pathology do most insitu start in the dermoepidermal junction, is that common in most pathology reports.  It reads that I had highly atypical melancytes which are always melanoma is that correct? I’m trying to understand this terminolog. And the difference between stage 0 and 1 is the dermis is that right?

HI Janner, just another question.  On my pathology I only have measurements from 12 oclock and 6 oclock, and I can't see any depth.  Although I've seen others and they will also have 3 oclock and 9 as well, and mention a depth. Is this common I know all pathology places are different, but was just wondering.

ok no worries, I understand.  Thanks for your help.

thanks janner, is the stage 0/1 email group still around that I have seen in other searches? 

yes i am on 3 monthly checks now and being extra vigilant with my skin.  Do you know what the terms focal and sparse mean in melanoma diagnosis?  Its in my pathology, also regression original report from biopsy showed regression but second pathology said it cannot be determined.

Thanks Janner for replying.  Yes I think your right that the surgeon took only the 5mm given the location.  He is happy with result, and feels it is adequate.  He is a plastic surgeon with a large interest in Melanomas, very highly regarded so I guess I just have to trust his judgement.  Also my original biopsy of it read Lentigo Maligna insitu but when it was fully taken out the new pathology read Superficial Spreading.  Is this common for subtypes to change, my surgeon said we just follow the new pathology which is from the whole excision.  I am being over cautious as I have a big family history of melanoma.