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Surgery over – recovering at home

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    • June 25, 2011 at 9:17 am
    Nicky
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      Hi everyone, well I was admitted to hospital to get a wide excision on the melanoma in situ on the right upper back and fortunately the surgeon discovered another suspicious mole on the left upper back which has been excised.  so a little bit sore but recovering well from both surgeries.

      Hi everyone, well I was admitted to hospital to get a wide excision on the melanoma in situ on the right upper back and fortunately the surgeon discovered another suspicious mole on the left upper back which has been excised.  so a little bit sore but recovering well from both surgeries.

      This is now my third melanoma primary over 11 years.  I am still currently Stage III and I hope to remain that way.  It certainly gives you a reminder not to drop the ball when it comes to regular check ups.  It was six years since my last melanoma and I still feel that my survival has been mostly due to early detection and being proactive with health professionals

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        • June 25, 2011 at 1:16 pm
        Carol Taylor
        Participant

          Blessings in your recovery, Nicky. And hoping you do continue to stay stage 3 and alert! Thanks for the reminder. Many, many more years to you!

          Lord, in Your mercy, make it so. Amen.

          Grace and peace,

          Carol

          • June 25, 2011 at 1:16 pm
          Carol Taylor
          Participant

            Blessings in your recovery, Nicky. And hoping you do continue to stay stage 3 and alert! Thanks for the reminder. Many, many more years to you!

            Lord, in Your mercy, make it so. Amen.

            Grace and peace,

            Carol

              • June 25, 2011 at 1:20 pm
              Nicky
              Participant

                thanks again for your support Carol

                • June 25, 2011 at 1:20 pm
                Nicky
                Participant

                  thanks again for your support Carol

                • June 25, 2011 at 2:47 pm
                jimjoeb
                Participant

                  I wish you well i your recovery! Your reminder of the importance of dilligent checking is valuable.

                  I have many moles and freckles. I find it very hard to distinguish between the ok and questionable things but I'm learning and I check monthly. My dermatologist and family doctor are also checking.

                  Take care!

                  • June 25, 2011 at 2:47 pm
                  jimjoeb
                  Participant

                    I wish you well i your recovery! Your reminder of the importance of dilligent checking is valuable.

                    I have many moles and freckles. I find it very hard to distinguish between the ok and questionable things but I'm learning and I check monthly. My dermatologist and family doctor are also checking.

                    Take care!

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