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Lump on jaw line

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    • January 9, 2017 at 2:59 am
    Dreaf01
    Participant
      Hello everyone! First of all I want to send prayers and good vibes 2 everyone. Quick question, on 12/29 I had a SNB and WLE with 2 nodes removed frommy groin, both negative as well as clear margins. I follow up with my surg. Oncologist on the 16th. About 3 months ago I had a terrible tooth abscess that lead to severe facial and jaw swelling. After i had two teeth removed most of the swelling went down except a small lump on my jaw. When I press on the lump it moves around and sometimes feels like it disappears, but it always comes back. Should I be worried ? I do apologize if I sound crazy, i have become extremely anxious since this whole melanoma thing started.
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        • January 9, 2017 at 3:07 pm
        cf91
        Participant

          I would def get it checked out.  I to had some dental work done due to an abcess.  Six months later I had a lump to appear on jaw/neck area.  By the time I had it checked out, I was stage 4 mel.  Could have just been a conincidence, but you should have it checked.  Unfortunately the melanoma has now spread to my sinus cavity and after several failed treatments, I'm in a clinical study.  Just to be on the safe side, you should call your onc.  Good luck!

          • January 9, 2017 at 3:07 pm
          cf91
          Participant

            I would def get it checked out.  I to had some dental work done due to an abcess.  Six months later I had a lump to appear on jaw/neck area.  By the time I had it checked out, I was stage 4 mel.  Could have just been a conincidence, but you should have it checked.  Unfortunately the melanoma has now spread to my sinus cavity and after several failed treatments, I'm in a clinical study.  Just to be on the safe side, you should call your onc.  Good luck!

            • January 9, 2017 at 3:07 pm
            cf91
            Participant

              I would def get it checked out.  I to had some dental work done due to an abcess.  Six months later I had a lump to appear on jaw/neck area.  By the time I had it checked out, I was stage 4 mel.  Could have just been a conincidence, but you should have it checked.  Unfortunately the melanoma has now spread to my sinus cavity and after several failed treatments, I'm in a clinical study.  Just to be on the safe side, you should call your onc.  Good luck!

              • January 9, 2017 at 4:49 pm
              jennunicorn
              Participant

                It would be very unlikely to be related to melanoma since your primary was on your lower extremities I assume based on the groin SLNB. Your nodes were clean and your PET scan was clean… if it was something large enough to get picked up it would have showed up on the PET. Doesn't hurt to mention to your onc when you see them, but don't stress about it too much.

                  • January 9, 2017 at 4:58 pm
                  Dreaf01
                  Participant
                    Thanks for your response. I haven’t had a PET scan… I am wondering if one will be ordered at my post op visit.
                    • January 9, 2017 at 5:03 pm
                    jennunicorn
                    Participant

                      Oh, sorry, brain is a little foggy this morning, thought I read that in there. Yes you should be getting one, ask about it if they don't bring it up.

                      • January 9, 2017 at 5:03 pm
                      jennunicorn
                      Participant

                        Oh, sorry, brain is a little foggy this morning, thought I read that in there. Yes you should be getting one, ask about it if they don't bring it up.

                        • January 9, 2017 at 5:03 pm
                        jennunicorn
                        Participant

                          Oh, sorry, brain is a little foggy this morning, thought I read that in there. Yes you should be getting one, ask about it if they don't bring it up.

                          • January 9, 2017 at 4:58 pm
                          Dreaf01
                          Participant
                            Thanks for your response. I haven’t had a PET scan… I am wondering if one will be ordered at my post op visit.
                            • January 9, 2017 at 4:58 pm
                            Dreaf01
                            Participant
                              Thanks for your response. I haven’t had a PET scan… I am wondering if one will be ordered at my post op visit.
                            • January 9, 2017 at 4:49 pm
                            jennunicorn
                            Participant

                              It would be very unlikely to be related to melanoma since your primary was on your lower extremities I assume based on the groin SLNB. Your nodes were clean and your PET scan was clean… if it was something large enough to get picked up it would have showed up on the PET. Doesn't hurt to mention to your onc when you see them, but don't stress about it too much.

                              • January 9, 2017 at 4:49 pm
                              jennunicorn
                              Participant

                                It would be very unlikely to be related to melanoma since your primary was on your lower extremities I assume based on the groin SLNB. Your nodes were clean and your PET scan was clean… if it was something large enough to get picked up it would have showed up on the PET. Doesn't hurt to mention to your onc when you see them, but don't stress about it too much.

                                • January 9, 2017 at 5:13 pm
                                ed williams
                                Participant

                                  Hi Dreafo1, what stage are you at, if you don't mind me asking. I see that you had negative SNB which is great news by the way!!!Ed

                                    • January 9, 2017 at 5:35 pm
                                    Dreaf01
                                    Participant

                                      I was told Stage 2 before I had the WLE, but I have been told since then that I am Stage 1b as the breslow was 1.5mm with no ulceration. It was on my right outter thigh.

                                      • January 9, 2017 at 5:54 pm
                                      ed williams
                                      Participant

                                        Hi Dreafo1, great to hear 1b and no ulceration!!!Best of luck with future follow ups!!!Ed

                                        • January 9, 2017 at 5:58 pm
                                        Dreaf01
                                        Participant

                                          Thank you! I am mentally a hot mess and never had anxiety until now. The anxiety is literally making everything hurt. Well wishes and Prayers up for you!

                                           

                                          • January 9, 2017 at 5:58 pm
                                          Dreaf01
                                          Participant

                                            Thank you! I am mentally a hot mess and never had anxiety until now. The anxiety is literally making everything hurt. Well wishes and Prayers up for you!

                                             

                                            • January 9, 2017 at 5:58 pm
                                            Dreaf01
                                            Participant

                                              Thank you! I am mentally a hot mess and never had anxiety until now. The anxiety is literally making everything hurt. Well wishes and Prayers up for you!

                                               

                                              • January 9, 2017 at 5:54 pm
                                              ed williams
                                              Participant

                                                Hi Dreafo1, great to hear 1b and no ulceration!!!Best of luck with future follow ups!!!Ed

                                                • January 9, 2017 at 5:54 pm
                                                ed williams
                                                Participant

                                                  Hi Dreafo1, great to hear 1b and no ulceration!!!Best of luck with future follow ups!!!Ed

                                                  • January 9, 2017 at 5:35 pm
                                                  Dreaf01
                                                  Participant

                                                    I was told Stage 2 before I had the WLE, but I have been told since then that I am Stage 1b as the breslow was 1.5mm with no ulceration. It was on my right outter thigh.

                                                    • January 9, 2017 at 5:35 pm
                                                    Dreaf01
                                                    Participant

                                                      I was told Stage 2 before I had the WLE, but I have been told since then that I am Stage 1b as the breslow was 1.5mm with no ulceration. It was on my right outter thigh.

                                                    • January 9, 2017 at 5:13 pm
                                                    ed williams
                                                    Participant

                                                      Hi Dreafo1, what stage are you at, if you don't mind me asking. I see that you had negative SNB which is great news by the way!!!Ed

                                                      • January 9, 2017 at 5:13 pm
                                                      ed williams
                                                      Participant

                                                        Hi Dreafo1, what stage are you at, if you don't mind me asking. I see that you had negative SNB which is great news by the way!!!Ed

                                                        • January 9, 2017 at 6:11 pm
                                                        Janner
                                                        Participant

                                                          Look up "reactive node".  Node that swells based on trauma like your absess.  It may never go back to it's normal size.  Very unlikely related to your 1b melanoma – location makes sense for tooth issues but not for melanoma located on your thigh.  PET scans most likely won't be offered.

                                                          • January 9, 2017 at 6:11 pm
                                                          Janner
                                                          Participant

                                                            Look up "reactive node".  Node that swells based on trauma like your absess.  It may never go back to it's normal size.  Very unlikely related to your 1b melanoma – location makes sense for tooth issues but not for melanoma located on your thigh.  PET scans most likely won't be offered.

                                                              • January 9, 2017 at 6:54 pm
                                                              Dreaf01
                                                              Participant

                                                                Thank you so much!

                                                                • January 9, 2017 at 6:54 pm
                                                                Dreaf01
                                                                Participant

                                                                  Thank you so much!

                                                                  • January 9, 2017 at 6:54 pm
                                                                  Dreaf01
                                                                  Participant

                                                                    Thank you so much!

                                                                  • January 9, 2017 at 6:11 pm
                                                                  Janner
                                                                  Participant

                                                                    Look up "reactive node".  Node that swells based on trauma like your absess.  It may never go back to it's normal size.  Very unlikely related to your 1b melanoma – location makes sense for tooth issues but not for melanoma located on your thigh.  PET scans most likely won't be offered.

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