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New Diagnosis/Symptoms

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- June 10, 2011 at 9:15 pm
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guyrossi
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Yesterday I found out that the mole on my back was a malignant melanoma. I knew nothing about this disease until I spent the last 5 hours reading and researching. Based on the pathology report the doctor told me that it is very unlikely that the cancer has spread. However, he wants me to come back on July 11th to take some more flesh from the orginal site of the mole.

Yesterday I found out that the mole on my back was a malignant melanoma. I knew nothing about this disease until I spent the last 5 hours reading and researching. Based on the pathology report the doctor told me that it is very unlikely that the cancer has spread. However, he wants me to come back on July 11th to take some more flesh from the orginal site of the mole.

Does this sound like the prudent thing to do? Or should more be done? I did mention to him that I have been achey and tired and have notices some soreness under my arms and inside my legs. After what I have read today it sound like this could be more serious.

Any feedback would be appreciated.

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- - June 10, 2011 at 9:48 pm
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  Sherron
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  Guy,
  
  I don't have any advice for you, as my husband did Altertative rather than regular medical protocol. He lived 4 yrs + 2 mos feeling wonderful….Then it moved agressively and he passed on Nov 30, 2010. He only had 3 bad months. But, others will come in and give you the advice that you need. I know it a very difficult diagnosis, and very scary.
  
  Also, for some reason your named sound familiar to me….Are you from Oklahoma? I think maybe I am thinking of Guy Ross….and this was close.
  
  And the verse you printed if my favorite one! Wishing you the very best.
  
  Take Care,
  
  Sherron, wife to Jim FOREVER
- - June 10, 2011 at 9:48 pm
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  Sherron
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  Guy,
  
  I don't have any advice for you, as my husband did Altertative rather than regular medical protocol. He lived 4 yrs + 2 mos feeling wonderful….Then it moved agressively and he passed on Nov 30, 2010. He only had 3 bad months. But, others will come in and give you the advice that you need. I know it a very difficult diagnosis, and very scary.
  
  Also, for some reason your named sound familiar to me….Are you from Oklahoma? I think maybe I am thinking of Guy Ross….and this was close.
  
  And the verse you printed if my favorite one! Wishing you the very best.
  
  Take Care,
  
  Sherron, wife to Jim FOREVER

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