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Eraser Size Bump

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    • April 1, 2019 at 5:01 pm
    John Paul
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      Hello,

      This is my first post on this forum but have been reading occasionally for some time and would like to thank all for the care and support you show.  My guess this is a common question from us newbies who are still getting used to this new world.  I am Stage 3a, 1.8 mm diagnosed early 2018 with a positive LN in my neck after SLN biopsy.  I had additional partial  LN neck surgery that showed NED and was put on close observation with no treatment.  I have had clear scans only showing lung nodules that my Onc felt were benign.  I have my  3 month follow with Onc in a couple of weeks but recently noticed a small eraser / pea size bump deep into the armpit of the side of the diagnosis. It started off quite sore and could be a result of fighting something off.  Question is should I call my Onc to see if I should move the appointment up or continue to see if it goes away?  It’s been just about 10 days since I noticed.  All the thanks and looking forward to some simple advice.  

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        • April 1, 2019 at 5:26 pm
        casagrayson
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          My initial reaction is to just wait.  It's quite possible that your oncologist would want to give it a few weeks to see if it resolved on its own (as it could be an inflamed lymph node due to infection, like you said).  If it is related to the melanoma, I doubt that another couple of weeks will make any difference.

            • April 1, 2019 at 6:15 pm
            John Paul
            Participant

              So much appreciated that was my first reaction.  I still feel like I waited to long to get checked out last year when my gut said something was wrong so now I have to fight the urge to over react.  

            • April 1, 2019 at 7:11 pm
            lkb
            Participant

              I have a different perspective. I check out everything and have always been the one to find lesions, rather than wait for the next appointment. Does your treatment facility have a walk-in clinic for Fine Needle Aspiration (minimally invasive biospy)? If so, it's probably an option on the day of your follow-up appointment. If not, however, you might ask the oncologist whether to schedule one (and cancel if the bump resolves in the meantime). Wishing you the best!

                • April 1, 2019 at 7:32 pm
                John Paul
                Participant

                  I appreciate your response and would not have thought to even thought to ask about the needle biopsy.   I think I will call ahead of my scheduled appointment to at least have them prepared.  Very much appreciate that 

                  • April 2, 2019 at 1:26 am
                  lkb
                  Participant

                    Glad to give you a suggestion. Again, wishing you the best.

                    Lisa

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