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Spot under Toenail

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    • February 2, 2018 at 4:39 pm
    welcome32
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      I am worried sick about my 24 year old Daughter, who is Stage 3.  She was diagnosed over a year ago.  She has had clear scans, ultrasounds, and seen dermatologist every couple of months.  She is not under treatment but, going with the watch and wait.  All of a sudden she told me that she had a spot under her toenail and noticed it several months ago and didnt think much of it.  She took off nail polish and now it is still there.  we are contacting her doctors etc….but I have to say I am scared out of my mind…..

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        • February 2, 2018 at 5:55 pm
        muphinn
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          I don't have anything helpful to say to you but as a mother I feel your concern and am sending you all the very best.

          • February 3, 2018 at 1:12 am
          jennunicorn
          Participant

            If her primary melanoma was cutaneous then it is unlikely this toenail spot is anything more than a bruise. We can bruise our toes without ever knowing it and they don't always hurt like regular bruises. They also take 6+ months to grow out. I have dealt with the exact same thing, nail polish came off and what the heck is this black spot under my toenail?! About six months later it grew out and that was that, just a bruise. 

              • February 5, 2018 at 2:40 pm
              welcome32
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                Thanks so much…We have been in touch with doctors at Sloan, and sent photo, they said to keep her appointment set for Dermatologist next month, but no need to rush in….I suppose that is a good sign…Wishing everyone Well!!  Thank you Jenn!!!

                 

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