Interesting story about insitu becoming deadly…
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Interesting story about insitu becoming deadly…

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      • May 8, 2012 at 1:30 am
      Charlie S
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        That's just it': it is the  story of one..  Yes it can happen, but is the exception to the rule.

        There are many exceptions to the rule with melanoma.  What works for one does not work for the other in treatment and what happens to one will not for the other at diagnosis.

        Though I appreciate your sharing……..the approach seems to more scary than informative; in particular to people who visit here with insitu questions.

        It is fine and great to show the many ways of the face of melanoma, but honestly, to highlight this one istance without some clarity and reference as to   the "whole" of melanoma.is shallow.

        Yes, I know my response is harsh, and yes people with an insitu path report do progress; but it is the exception to the rule and often gets back to the fundamentals of correct initial diagnosis and followup……………..NOT insitu alone.

        Charlie S

         

          • May 8, 2012 at 11:55 am
          Cooper
          Participant

            Actually if you truly read into this, you will see that it points out the importance of a second opinion on pathology and to realize that medicine is never perfect, it is performed by humans who are fallible.  So this post is not to scare, but instead to educate the importance of second opinions and patient awareness.

            • May 8, 2012 at 11:55 am
            Cooper
            Participant

              Actually if you truly read into this, you will see that it points out the importance of a second opinion on pathology and to realize that medicine is never perfect, it is performed by humans who are fallible.  So this post is not to scare, but instead to educate the importance of second opinions and patient awareness.

              • May 8, 2012 at 11:55 am
              Cooper
              Participant

                Actually if you truly read into this, you will see that it points out the importance of a second opinion on pathology and to realize that medicine is never perfect, it is performed by humans who are fallible.  So this post is not to scare, but instead to educate the importance of second opinions and patient awareness.

                • May 8, 2012 at 11:55 am
                Cooper
                Participant

                  Actually if you truly read into this, you will see that it points out the importance of a second opinion on pathology and to realize that medicine is never perfect, it is performed by humans who are fallible.  So this post is not to scare, but instead to educate the importance of second opinions and patient awareness.

                  • May 8, 2012 at 11:55 am
                  Cooper
                  Participant

                    Actually if you truly read into this, you will see that it points out the importance of a second opinion on pathology and to realize that medicine is never perfect, it is performed by humans who are fallible.  So this post is not to scare, but instead to educate the importance of second opinions and patient awareness.

                    • May 8, 2012 at 11:55 am
                    Cooper
                    Participant

                      Actually if you truly read into this, you will see that it points out the importance of a second opinion on pathology and to realize that medicine is never perfect, it is performed by humans who are fallible.  So this post is not to scare, but instead to educate the importance of second opinions and patient awareness.

                      • May 8, 2012 at 11:56 am
                      Cooper
                      Participant

                        Actually if you truly read into this, you will see that it points out the importance of a second opinion on pathology and to realize that medicine is never perfect, it is performed by humans who are fallible.  So this post is not to scare, but instead to educate the importance of second opinions and patient awareness.

                        • May 8, 2012 at 11:56 am
                        Cooper
                        Participant

                          Actually if you truly read into this, you will see that it points out the importance of a second opinion on pathology and to realize that medicine is never perfect, it is performed by humans who are fallible.  So this post is not to scare, but instead to educate the importance of second opinions and patient awareness.

                          • May 8, 2012 at 11:56 am
                          Cooper
                          Participant

                            Actually if you truly read into this, you will see that it points out the importance of a second opinion on pathology and to realize that medicine is never perfect, it is performed by humans who are fallible.  So this post is not to scare, but instead to educate the importance of second opinions and patient awareness.

                          • May 8, 2012 at 1:30 am
                          Charlie S
                          Participant

                            That's just it': it is the  story of one..  Yes it can happen, but is the exception to the rule.

                            There are many exceptions to the rule with melanoma.  What works for one does not work for the other in treatment and what happens to one will not for the other at diagnosis.

                            Though I appreciate your sharing……..the approach seems to more scary than informative; in particular to people who visit here with insitu questions.

                            It is fine and great to show the many ways of the face of melanoma, but honestly, to highlight this one istance without some clarity and reference as to   the "whole" of melanoma.is shallow.

                            Yes, I know my response is harsh, and yes people with an insitu path report do progress; but it is the exception to the rule and often gets back to the fundamentals of correct initial diagnosis and followup……………..NOT insitu alone.

                            Charlie S

                             

                            • May 8, 2012 at 1:30 am
                            Charlie S
                            Participant

                              That's just it': it is the  story of one..  Yes it can happen, but is the exception to the rule.

                              There are many exceptions to the rule with melanoma.  What works for one does not work for the other in treatment and what happens to one will not for the other at diagnosis.

                              Though I appreciate your sharing……..the approach seems to more scary than informative; in particular to people who visit here with insitu questions.

                              It is fine and great to show the many ways of the face of melanoma, but honestly, to highlight this one istance without some clarity and reference as to   the "whole" of melanoma.is shallow.

                              Yes, I know my response is harsh, and yes people with an insitu path report do progress; but it is the exception to the rule and often gets back to the fundamentals of correct initial diagnosis and followup……………..NOT insitu alone.

                              Charlie S

                               

                              • May 8, 2012 at 10:59 am
                              natasha
                              Participant

                                It can happen to missdiagnosed patient.

                                Looks like he had deeper tumor as in situ and simply had pathology mistake and was treated as in situ.

                                • May 8, 2012 at 10:59 am
                                natasha
                                Participant

                                  It can happen to missdiagnosed patient.

                                  Looks like he had deeper tumor as in situ and simply had pathology mistake and was treated as in situ.

                                  • May 8, 2012 at 10:59 am
                                  natasha
                                  Participant

                                    It can happen to missdiagnosed patient.

                                    Looks like he had deeper tumor as in situ and simply had pathology mistake and was treated as in situ.

                                    • May 8, 2012 at 11:02 am
                                    natasha
                                    Participant

                                      or ,another possability is Second unknown (unfound ) primary , which spread.

                                      In situ cannot give this situation in 99.9-100%

                                      • May 8, 2012 at 11:02 am
                                      natasha
                                      Participant

                                        or ,another possability is Second unknown (unfound ) primary , which spread.

                                        In situ cannot give this situation in 99.9-100%

                                        • May 8, 2012 at 11:02 am
                                        natasha
                                        Participant

                                          or ,another possability is Second unknown (unfound ) primary , which spread.

                                          In situ cannot give this situation in 99.9-100%

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