Had slnb and wide excision late January at Washington Hosp Center in DC; after initial stage one diagnosis received on melanoma on arm.
Just got pathology and surgery results. Negative on lymph node!!, no trace left after wide area lateral excision.
Initially was contemplating not having the SLNB done (as probability of spread was 5-10% given depth and status of melanoma initially taken out)
Decided to do it for 'peace of mind' reasons. Glad I did.
Though no guarantee of recurrence, I know; it is nevertheless much relieved.
Had slnb and wide excision late January at Washington Hosp Center in DC; after initial stage one diagnosis received on melanoma on arm.
Just got pathology and surgery results. Negative on lymph node!!, no trace left after wide area lateral excision.
Initially was contemplating not having the SLNB done (as probability of spread was 5-10% given depth and status of melanoma initially taken out)
Decided to do it for 'peace of mind' reasons. Glad I did.
Though no guarantee of recurrence, I know; it is nevertheless much relieved.
Cant say enough good things about treatment to date.
From initial meeting in Melanoma Center with dermatologists Drs Vanna and Rutterman and surgeon Dr Boisvert to pre and post op care by nurses, other staff at WHC. All staff that I encountered pre/post op were well informed – and most importantly, were excellent communicators.
Thank you all for answering my preop questions last month and your expressions of support.
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