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    • April 6, 2016 at 6:56 pm
    Marie with 4 boys
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      I had my WLE a week and a half ago (biopsy said in situ), and had my return with the surgeon today. We discussed pathology report. Good news – it was all in situ (biopsy said extended to the margins). Bad news, the in situ extends microfocally to the tips and lateral margins. This is in a giant congenital nevus that is fragmented like a large freckle/mole area on my arm. So, I’m now to see a mohs surgeon and a plastic surgeon to discuss my options. My surgical oncologist (who only deals with melanoma), thought the entire nevus will most likely need to be removed, and skin grafts done. The nevus is huge – covers from elbow to shoulder and half way around my arm (appx 11 in x 5 in). Anyone here had large areas removed and skin grafts? Or any other thoughts for me? Thanks so much.
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        • April 6, 2016 at 7:06 pm
        jennunicorn
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          That is quite a large area, I'm sorry you have to go through that. It is great to hear it is in situ though, that's great news. Getting through this next procedure might be tough but hopefully that means the end of melanoma for you! 

          All the best,

          • April 6, 2016 at 7:06 pm
          jennunicorn
          Participant

            That is quite a large area, I'm sorry you have to go through that. It is great to hear it is in situ though, that's great news. Getting through this next procedure might be tough but hopefully that means the end of melanoma for you! 

            All the best,

            • April 6, 2016 at 7:06 pm
            jennunicorn
            Participant

              That is quite a large area, I'm sorry you have to go through that. It is great to hear it is in situ though, that's great news. Getting through this next procedure might be tough but hopefully that means the end of melanoma for you! 

              All the best,

              • April 12, 2016 at 8:50 pm
              ashley_k
              Participant

                Marie,

                Hope your recovery from the WLE is going well.  I'm so sorry to hear that you have melanoma and need to have more surgery to include skin grafts.  The excellent news is that it was caught so early. It is likely they will recommend you stay out of the sun anyway so much of your scars will be covered up.  Hang in there.  You are not going through it alone – wish there was a way to connect more.  

                Once you find an excellent plastic surgeon and they create a plan for you, it's likely to feel like cruise control.  

                • April 12, 2016 at 8:50 pm
                ashley_k
                Participant

                  Marie,

                  Hope your recovery from the WLE is going well.  I'm so sorry to hear that you have melanoma and need to have more surgery to include skin grafts.  The excellent news is that it was caught so early. It is likely they will recommend you stay out of the sun anyway so much of your scars will be covered up.  Hang in there.  You are not going through it alone – wish there was a way to connect more.  

                  Once you find an excellent plastic surgeon and they create a plan for you, it's likely to feel like cruise control.  

                  • April 12, 2016 at 8:50 pm
                  ashley_k
                  Participant

                    Marie,

                    Hope your recovery from the WLE is going well.  I'm so sorry to hear that you have melanoma and need to have more surgery to include skin grafts.  The excellent news is that it was caught so early. It is likely they will recommend you stay out of the sun anyway so much of your scars will be covered up.  Hang in there.  You are not going through it alone – wish there was a way to connect more.  

                    Once you find an excellent plastic surgeon and they create a plan for you, it's likely to feel like cruise control.  

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