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Biopsy coming for a possible nodular melanoma

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    • September 19, 2018 at 3:12 pm
    MaximeD
    Participant

      Hi,

       

      I'm 22 yrs old and I recently noticed a small nodule near my neck. 

      I took an appointment with a dermatologist as soon as I've seen it. 

      It's there for about 1 month and a half, but at first I didn't research on it because it came from a pre-existing mole and the mole was just getting a bit bigger. so I thought it was normal…

      Now there's a small nudule (1,5mm).

      I have a biopsy next wednesday and i'm stressed out.

      I know that it's not a good idea to look on the internet, but it says that most of Nodular melanoma are already in a advence stage when you can see it or touch it…

      I'll wait for results… Hopefully it's not deep and I can cure it.

      Anyone have stories on a nodular melanoma? 

      Is there a lot of chance I survive ? 

      I'm scared.

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        • September 19, 2018 at 10:54 pm
        MelanomaMike
        Participant
          There There Anonymous, take a deep breath and stay away from
          “NON-Accredited” cancer research websites, im glad you found us here at MRF, alotta folks here will NOT steer you down the wrong path, folks here have a great deal of knowledge plus our own personal experience’s. You need to get proper medical attention on this as soon as you can wich it looks like you are so, and if it makes you feel better 1.5mm is on the Small side, lets hope its shallow to just “surface”..youll be fine!..Mike
          • September 20, 2018 at 12:23 am
          WithinMySkin
          Participant

            I know it's crazy hard, but please please please don't go searching the internet for anything before you get a diagnosis. You can't know what it is, and no one can tell you until a special doc sees it under a microscope. The internet is NOT a special doc with a microscope. So go to the gym, read a book, hang out with friends, and get your mind off of things. If you get a diagnosis of melanoma, know that we're here for you. In the meantime, go out there and live your life!!!!

            Wishing you all the best,

            Lauren

              • September 20, 2018 at 1:48 am
              MaximeD
              Participant
                Thanks for the reply guys, I’ll keep you guys updated once I did my biopsy!

                If it’s bad, I’ll be ready to fight it.

                • September 20, 2018 at 5:07 pm
                MelanomaMike
                Participant
                  Hi MaximeD, are you the one who wrote this post? As Anonymouse? If so, THANK YOU for creating a MRF nickname, its so much EASIER to remember you & get to know you & grow with you & give you proper insight/love without getting you MIXED up with all the other Anonymouses…and yes, stay close to us!, we need YOU as much as you need US!..MelanomaMike…
                  • September 20, 2018 at 5:14 pm
                  MaximeD
                  Participant

                    Yes it's me ! 

                    You are right, it's much easier !

                     

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