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    • January 28, 2017 at 2:12 pm
    Bmine102793
    Participant
      With malignant melanoma do you get large growths under skin where melanoma mole is ? And if lymphnode closest by has also swelled does that mean its most likely spread? Havdnt seen doc yet im just curious
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        • January 28, 2017 at 4:40 pm
        UBContributor
        Participant

          Sorry, can't understand your questions well. It would be better if you describe your situation

            • January 28, 2017 at 6:51 pm
            Bmine102793
            Participant
              We know its forsure melanoma had lumps removed the one on forarm had a mole and it grew changed colors then a lumps grew under the skin about the size of a golf ball and a few months later lymph node under arm pit swelled surgeon removed and biospsied them and they showed positive for melanoma. We see oncologist tuesday. I guess my question is in general is it considered matastisized melanoma when a tumor grows in area where melanoma mole is and also cause enlarged lymph node
              • January 28, 2017 at 6:51 pm
              Bmine102793
              Participant
                We know its forsure melanoma had lumps removed the one on forarm had a mole and it grew changed colors then a lumps grew under the skin about the size of a golf ball and a few months later lymph node under arm pit swelled surgeon removed and biospsied them and they showed positive for melanoma. We see oncologist tuesday. I guess my question is in general is it considered matastisized melanoma when a tumor grows in area where melanoma mole is and also cause enlarged lymph node
                • January 28, 2017 at 7:22 pm
                jennunicorn
                Participant

                  Sorry, your original post sounded like you hadn't had anything checked out yet. With this info it sounds like maybe in transit or sub cutaneous tumors. It doesn't happen for everyone but can happen. I don't believe it would be metastasized as in stage 4, but I could be wrong. When it spreads to lymph nodes that is considered local spread, in the stage 3 realm. When it goes further than the area of the primary melanoma or regional lymph nodes then it is definitely metastisized and in the stage 4 realm at that point. The oncologist should be able to explain it all to you. Hopefully you're seeing a melanoma oncologist and not a general one, as they will be much more informed and up to date especially when it comes to treatments. 

                  • January 28, 2017 at 7:22 pm
                  jennunicorn
                  Participant

                    Sorry, your original post sounded like you hadn't had anything checked out yet. With this info it sounds like maybe in transit or sub cutaneous tumors. It doesn't happen for everyone but can happen. I don't believe it would be metastasized as in stage 4, but I could be wrong. When it spreads to lymph nodes that is considered local spread, in the stage 3 realm. When it goes further than the area of the primary melanoma or regional lymph nodes then it is definitely metastisized and in the stage 4 realm at that point. The oncologist should be able to explain it all to you. Hopefully you're seeing a melanoma oncologist and not a general one, as they will be much more informed and up to date especially when it comes to treatments. 

                    • January 28, 2017 at 8:42 pm
                    Bmine102793
                    Participant
                      Its my fiance having the issues and a local surgeon referred us to an oncologist in the area from my understanding they are linked with Cleveland clinic but i plan on asking lots of queztions because my fiance doesnt
                      • January 28, 2017 at 8:42 pm
                      Bmine102793
                      Participant
                        Its my fiance having the issues and a local surgeon referred us to an oncologist in the area from my understanding they are linked with Cleveland clinic but i plan on asking lots of queztions because my fiance doesnt
                        • January 29, 2017 at 12:03 am
                        jennunicorn
                        Participant

                          Good, it is always best to have an extra person there to help remember everything and ask the questions. I used to be a patient that didn't ask many questions and with the help of my significant other through this process I have gotten a lot better at it, but I would definitely lose half the info walking out the door if he wasn't there to help remember with me.

                          • January 29, 2017 at 12:03 am
                          jennunicorn
                          Participant

                            Good, it is always best to have an extra person there to help remember everything and ask the questions. I used to be a patient that didn't ask many questions and with the help of my significant other through this process I have gotten a lot better at it, but I would definitely lose half the info walking out the door if he wasn't there to help remember with me.

                            • January 29, 2017 at 12:03 am
                            jennunicorn
                            Participant

                              Good, it is always best to have an extra person there to help remember everything and ask the questions. I used to be a patient that didn't ask many questions and with the help of my significant other through this process I have gotten a lot better at it, but I would definitely lose half the info walking out the door if he wasn't there to help remember with me.

                              • January 29, 2017 at 3:21 am
                              casagrayson
                              Participant

                                Will you be seeing a melanoma specialist?  That is absolutely the most important thing to do at this point. General oncologists simply cannot keep up in the fast-paced world of melanoma, and you want to be at a center where trials are available.  

                                • January 29, 2017 at 3:21 am
                                casagrayson
                                Participant

                                  Will you be seeing a melanoma specialist?  That is absolutely the most important thing to do at this point. General oncologists simply cannot keep up in the fast-paced world of melanoma, and you want to be at a center where trials are available.  

                                  • January 29, 2017 at 3:21 am
                                  casagrayson
                                  Participant

                                    Will you be seeing a melanoma specialist?  That is absolutely the most important thing to do at this point. General oncologists simply cannot keep up in the fast-paced world of melanoma, and you want to be at a center where trials are available.  

                                    • January 29, 2017 at 5:21 pm
                                    Bmine102793
                                    Participant
                                      Its a center that specializes in hematology and oncology but i am gonna look into specialist for him at cleveland clinic sense were in ohio
                                      • January 29, 2017 at 5:21 pm
                                      Bmine102793
                                      Participant
                                        Its a center that specializes in hematology and oncology but i am gonna look into specialist for him at cleveland clinic sense were in ohio
                                        • January 29, 2017 at 5:21 pm
                                        Bmine102793
                                        Participant
                                          Its a center that specializes in hematology and oncology but i am gonna look into specialist for him at cleveland clinic sense were in ohio
                                          • January 28, 2017 at 8:42 pm
                                          Bmine102793
                                          Participant
                                            Its my fiance having the issues and a local surgeon referred us to an oncologist in the area from my understanding they are linked with Cleveland clinic but i plan on asking lots of queztions because my fiance doesnt
                                            • January 28, 2017 at 7:22 pm
                                            jennunicorn
                                            Participant

                                              Sorry, your original post sounded like you hadn't had anything checked out yet. With this info it sounds like maybe in transit or sub cutaneous tumors. It doesn't happen for everyone but can happen. I don't believe it would be metastasized as in stage 4, but I could be wrong. When it spreads to lymph nodes that is considered local spread, in the stage 3 realm. When it goes further than the area of the primary melanoma or regional lymph nodes then it is definitely metastisized and in the stage 4 realm at that point. The oncologist should be able to explain it all to you. Hopefully you're seeing a melanoma oncologist and not a general one, as they will be much more informed and up to date especially when it comes to treatments. 

                                              • January 28, 2017 at 6:51 pm
                                              Bmine102793
                                              Participant
                                                We know its forsure melanoma had lumps removed the one on forarm had a mole and it grew changed colors then a lumps grew under the skin about the size of a golf ball and a few months later lymph node under arm pit swelled surgeon removed and biospsied them and they showed positive for melanoma. We see oncologist tuesday. I guess my question is in general is it considered matastisized melanoma when a tumor grows in area where melanoma mole is and also cause enlarged lymph node
                                              • January 28, 2017 at 4:40 pm
                                              UBContributor
                                              Participant

                                                Sorry, can't understand your questions well. It would be better if you describe your situation

                                                • January 28, 2017 at 4:40 pm
                                                UBContributor
                                                Participant

                                                  Sorry, can't understand your questions well. It would be better if you describe your situation

                                                  • January 28, 2017 at 5:52 pm
                                                  jennunicorn
                                                  Participant

                                                    Melanoma shows differently for everyone. If you have a mole you are worried about, make an appointment and get it biopsied.  Lymph nodes swell for so many reasons, it does not automatically mean anything bad. Nothing more we can tell you, just go get it checked out. Majority of moles are benign, so don't jump to conclusions yet. 

                                                    • January 28, 2017 at 5:52 pm
                                                    jennunicorn
                                                    Participant

                                                      Melanoma shows differently for everyone. If you have a mole you are worried about, make an appointment and get it biopsied.  Lymph nodes swell for so many reasons, it does not automatically mean anything bad. Nothing more we can tell you, just go get it checked out. Majority of moles are benign, so don't jump to conclusions yet. 

                                                      • January 28, 2017 at 5:52 pm
                                                      jennunicorn
                                                      Participant

                                                        Melanoma shows differently for everyone. If you have a mole you are worried about, make an appointment and get it biopsied.  Lymph nodes swell for so many reasons, it does not automatically mean anything bad. Nothing more we can tell you, just go get it checked out. Majority of moles are benign, so don't jump to conclusions yet. 

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