WendyI37

Well, us newly diagnosed and all stagers appreciate folks like you Janner. It helps us to see the 97-98% that are still doing well years later. It’s such an encouragement to us. Thanks for caring to be here!

Wow, so 10 years out from a stage 1 you recurred? Ugh, this demon never leaves folks alone. I’m sorry for your recurrence. I know that had to be hard. I hate this disease. May you be NED forever on out! Thank you for your response. I know you have your own battles and I really do appreciate you taking the time to reply to my post. ❤

Thank you for sharing the link Threefitty. I appreciate the response. I just wished there were some folks here who have gotten pregnant after their diagnosis and have done very well. Hearing the successful stories would be very encouraging right now.

Thank you so much Jenn. I went through with my appointment today and had my IUD removed. Once pregnant I’ll give an update. It always helps to know others have done this already and did so well. May you forever remain NED and have a beautiful long life with a beautiful family! ❤

I know with this new staging system coming in effect that a lot of 1a’s will become 1b’s. All based on Breslow depth. Now if you’re .80mm you are considered 1b with or without ulceration. My Breslow depth was .30mm at diagnosis. So, I’m still in the 1a category. What was your depth if you don’t mind me asking? And did they ever give you a Clarks level, because they didn’t with mine? They just said there was no mitosis or ulceration etc..

Were you a 1a or 1b? Did your original melanoma have any bad prognostic factors such as ulceration, mitosis, regression that would have made it more likely to have spread?

Thanks! She just said better to be safe than sorry. Not that she thinks its spread or anything. So, I was confused a little because I’ve never had them to order those tests in the 4 years since my diagnosis. I don’t go in the sun hardly ever and when I do I’m looking for shade and using sunscreen. My derm has pics of my moles and when she checked me last week she said everything looked great. So, go figure. I just hate having to wait on tests results thinking the worst. Ugh…

Thank you for your reply Janner. I didn’t think 1a had these kind of tests. I’m going to try not to worry about it. Hopefully my tests will come out clear and I can enjoy my Christmas not worrying about melanoma!