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Symptons of progrssion

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    • January 30, 2012 at 10:29 pm
    heg50heg
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      Hello, I was wondering if any one could tell me what kind of symtons one may have when melanoma returns or spreads. I am currently stage 3 after having a primary  rmoved from right arm in Nov. 2010, wide excision surgury and 36 nodes removed from armpit. Lately I have been having slight headaches and for the last 5 days or so some stomach dicomfort,especially after eating something. Fatige and feeling tired alot to as I can sleep for 8 to 10 hours and wake up feeling like I had just gone to bed. See my oncologist lat in feb. and almost feel I should see him earlier.

      Hello, I was wondering if any one could tell me what kind of symtons one may have when melanoma returns or spreads. I am currently stage 3 after having a primary  rmoved from right arm in Nov. 2010, wide excision surgury and 36 nodes removed from armpit. Lately I have been having slight headaches and for the last 5 days or so some stomach dicomfort,especially after eating something. Fatige and feeling tired alot to as I can sleep for 8 to 10 hours and wake up feeling like I had just gone to bed. See my oncologist lat in feb. and almost feel I should see him earlier. Ct scan of chest and abdomen looked good just over 3 months ago.

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        • January 30, 2012 at 10:52 pm
        aldakota22
        Participant

           Don't panic yet.In my case the cancer did not come back till almost 10 years.It was a stage 1 but struck back as a stage 4 with no signs other than a small bump onthe neck.More like an ingrown hair for about 6 or 7 weeks.Then it grew very slowly but noticeably.No other tell tale signs.Follow upn any suspisions as soon as possible.My prayers go with you.

          • January 30, 2012 at 10:52 pm
          aldakota22
          Participant

             Don't panic yet.In my case the cancer did not come back till almost 10 years.It was a stage 1 but struck back as a stage 4 with no signs other than a small bump onthe neck.More like an ingrown hair for about 6 or 7 weeks.Then it grew very slowly but noticeably.No other tell tale signs.Follow upn any suspisions as soon as possible.My prayers go with you.

            • January 30, 2012 at 10:52 pm
            aldakota22
            Participant

               Don't panic yet.In my case the cancer did not come back till almost 10 years.It was a stage 1 but struck back as a stage 4 with no signs other than a small bump onthe neck.More like an ingrown hair for about 6 or 7 weeks.Then it grew very slowly but noticeably.No other tell tale signs.Follow upn any suspisions as soon as possible.My prayers go with you.

              • January 30, 2012 at 11:41 pm
              washoegal
              Participant

                Those symptoms could be almost anything and the last thing I would consider is melanoma.  If you are feeling anxious go see your PCP.  This sounds more like depression or it could be migraines though they are usually very severe headaches there is also what is known as a "silent migraine" (just two possibilities I know of because I suffer from both).  If you don't come up with anything with your PCP before your Onc appoint I'd call and ask for a Brain Scan along with the regular scans just to completely put your mind at rest.  

                 

                Hope you get to the bottom of this.

                Mary

                Stage 3 

                • January 30, 2012 at 11:41 pm
                washoegal
                Participant

                  Those symptoms could be almost anything and the last thing I would consider is melanoma.  If you are feeling anxious go see your PCP.  This sounds more like depression or it could be migraines though they are usually very severe headaches there is also what is known as a "silent migraine" (just two possibilities I know of because I suffer from both).  If you don't come up with anything with your PCP before your Onc appoint I'd call and ask for a Brain Scan along with the regular scans just to completely put your mind at rest.  

                   

                  Hope you get to the bottom of this.

                  Mary

                  Stage 3 

                  • January 30, 2012 at 11:41 pm
                  washoegal
                  Participant

                    Those symptoms could be almost anything and the last thing I would consider is melanoma.  If you are feeling anxious go see your PCP.  This sounds more like depression or it could be migraines though they are usually very severe headaches there is also what is known as a "silent migraine" (just two possibilities I know of because I suffer from both).  If you don't come up with anything with your PCP before your Onc appoint I'd call and ask for a Brain Scan along with the regular scans just to completely put your mind at rest.  

                     

                    Hope you get to the bottom of this.

                    Mary

                    Stage 3 

                    • January 31, 2012 at 8:21 am
                    LynnLuc
                    Participant

                      I believe you should go with your gut instinct…I knew something was wrong when no one else did…make the appointment with the oncologist and get your scans. You are stage 3…why wait ? Go!

                      • January 31, 2012 at 8:21 am
                      LynnLuc
                      Participant

                        I believe you should go with your gut instinct…I knew something was wrong when no one else did…make the appointment with the oncologist and get your scans. You are stage 3…why wait ? Go!

                          • January 31, 2012 at 11:37 am
                          MeNDave
                          Participant

                            I agree with Lynn.  My hubby just felt like something wasn't right, so he requested a scan, which confirmed his progression.  Go with your gut feeling…

                            • January 31, 2012 at 11:37 am
                            MeNDave
                            Participant

                              I agree with Lynn.  My hubby just felt like something wasn't right, so he requested a scan, which confirmed his progression.  Go with your gut feeling…

                              • January 31, 2012 at 11:37 am
                              MeNDave
                              Participant

                                I agree with Lynn.  My hubby just felt like something wasn't right, so he requested a scan, which confirmed his progression.  Go with your gut feeling…

                              • January 31, 2012 at 8:21 am
                              LynnLuc
                              Participant

                                I believe you should go with your gut instinct…I knew something was wrong when no one else did…make the appointment with the oncologist and get your scans. You are stage 3…why wait ? Go!

                                • February 10, 2012 at 6:52 pm
                                laurieformike
                                Participant

                                  Don't wait, that's what my husband did, he was having discomfort and night sweats at first. Then fatigue and just feeling sick all the time. Did have strange headache, the way he explained to me sounded like migraine but came and went quickly. But did have several times be for MRI was confirmed. Stage 1a, 2/2003 then stage 4, 6/2011. So take care as soon as you can.

                                  • February 10, 2012 at 6:52 pm
                                  laurieformike
                                  Participant

                                    Don't wait, that's what my husband did, he was having discomfort and night sweats at first. Then fatigue and just feeling sick all the time. Did have strange headache, the way he explained to me sounded like migraine but came and went quickly. But did have several times be for MRI was confirmed. Stage 1a, 2/2003 then stage 4, 6/2011. So take care as soon as you can.

                                    • February 10, 2012 at 6:52 pm
                                    laurieformike
                                    Participant

                                      Don't wait, that's what my husband did, he was having discomfort and night sweats at first. Then fatigue and just feeling sick all the time. Did have strange headache, the way he explained to me sounded like migraine but came and went quickly. But did have several times be for MRI was confirmed. Stage 1a, 2/2003 then stage 4, 6/2011. So take care as soon as you can.

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