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Clear SNB and WLE results – question on CT scan recommendation
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Clear SNB and WLE results – question on CT scan recommendation

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    • June 14, 2011 at 10:30 pm
    eaca
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      First off the good news: my doctor just called with the results from my SNB and WLE – all clear!  I'm so relieved and happy I can stick to the rest of my summer plans without having to go back for another surgery.

      First off the good news: my doctor just called with the results from my SNB and WLE – all clear!  I'm so relieved and happy I can stick to the rest of my summer plans without having to go back for another surgery.

      Now the question: the doctor recommended that I go in for a CT scan and consultation with the medical oncologist, since my original melanoma was considered medium risk (3.2 mm, ulcerated and mitotic figure of 25).  She said this is fine to be done when I am back in the US (I'm currently in France) third week of July.  Does this recommendation seem reasonable to those who are more experienced?  Would this be the normal follow up for my situation and is waiting until later in July to do the scan fine?

      Thanks for your thoughts on this.

      Elisa

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        • June 14, 2011 at 11:18 pm
        washoegal
        Participant

          Absolutely the standard practice. 

           

          Glad to hear nothing found in Lymph Nodes. 

          • June 14, 2011 at 11:18 pm
          washoegal
          Participant

            Absolutely the standard practice. 

             

            Glad to hear nothing found in Lymph Nodes. 

            • June 25, 2011 at 7:02 am
            DeniseK
            Participant

              Hi Elisa,

              I was just diagnosed and went through surgery with my lymph nodes coming back negative.  You should have a PET scan and have your LDH levels checked in your blood!  Melanoma can spread through your body by the blood vessels as well as the lymph nodes!!  My cousins daughter died at age 24 because after getting the melanoma exised and the nodes clear she went on without follow up!  I don't want to alarm or upset you but you need to be proactive and talk to the oncologist!!  I was told that I"m clear but my doc is still ordering the PET scan and LDH levels to be tested.  I'm considering doing Interferon as well to decrease my chances of reoccurence! 

              I'm new to this all but I say go ASAP!!  Let us know!

              Denise

              • June 25, 2011 at 7:02 am
              DeniseK
              Participant

                Hi Elisa,

                I was just diagnosed and went through surgery with my lymph nodes coming back negative.  You should have a PET scan and have your LDH levels checked in your blood!  Melanoma can spread through your body by the blood vessels as well as the lymph nodes!!  My cousins daughter died at age 24 because after getting the melanoma exised and the nodes clear she went on without follow up!  I don't want to alarm or upset you but you need to be proactive and talk to the oncologist!!  I was told that I"m clear but my doc is still ordering the PET scan and LDH levels to be tested.  I'm considering doing Interferon as well to decrease my chances of reoccurence! 

                I'm new to this all but I say go ASAP!!  Let us know!

                Denise

                • June 25, 2011 at 1:58 pm
                Ranisa
                Participant

                  Yes get a CT and consult with a oncologist that deals with Melanoma….a specialist, third week of July really isn't that far off.  Call now and make your appoitment.  If you put a post up about where you will be, people can recommend good oncologist to go and see in that area.

                  • June 25, 2011 at 1:58 pm
                  Ranisa
                  Participant

                    Yes get a CT and consult with a oncologist that deals with Melanoma….a specialist, third week of July really isn't that far off.  Call now and make your appoitment.  If you put a post up about where you will be, people can recommend good oncologist to go and see in that area.

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