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      amandamini
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        Hi,

        I am so sorry you guys are going through this.  I first spotted my mole while pregnant as well.  Unlike your wife I waited until 4 months after I delivered to have it checked out.  Stupid I know but at the time I really did not think about it.  It was 1.0 mm and clarks level 4 partial regression and no mitoses. This put me at a stage 2.  They did the WLE and the SNB at the same time for me.  All came back clear which was great news!  Now I am seeing an oncologist and he is recommending I go on Interferon treatments for a year.  This week I will be seeing a Melanoma specialist to get a second opinion.  I am also scheduled for a PET scan this week.  I am praying for good news.   

        On a side note it seems that pregnancy and Melanoma have some link…  

        I know how scary this is.  My baby is 6 month old now and it seems so unfair.  Please keep us posted on how she is doing and when your child is born.  

        Amanda

        amandamini
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          Hi,

          I am so sorry you guys are going through this.  I first spotted my mole while pregnant as well.  Unlike your wife I waited until 4 months after I delivered to have it checked out.  Stupid I know but at the time I really did not think about it.  It was 1.0 mm and clarks level 4 partial regression and no mitoses. This put me at a stage 2.  They did the WLE and the SNB at the same time for me.  All came back clear which was great news!  Now I am seeing an oncologist and he is recommending I go on Interferon treatments for a year.  This week I will be seeing a Melanoma specialist to get a second opinion.  I am also scheduled for a PET scan this week.  I am praying for good news.   

          On a side note it seems that pregnancy and Melanoma have some link…  

          I know how scary this is.  My baby is 6 month old now and it seems so unfair.  Please keep us posted on how she is doing and when your child is born.  

          Amanda

          amandamini
          Participant

            Hi,

            I am so sorry you guys are going through this.  I first spotted my mole while pregnant as well.  Unlike your wife I waited until 4 months after I delivered to have it checked out.  Stupid I know but at the time I really did not think about it.  It was 1.0 mm and clarks level 4 partial regression and no mitoses. This put me at a stage 2.  They did the WLE and the SNB at the same time for me.  All came back clear which was great news!  Now I am seeing an oncologist and he is recommending I go on Interferon treatments for a year.  This week I will be seeing a Melanoma specialist to get a second opinion.  I am also scheduled for a PET scan this week.  I am praying for good news.   

            On a side note it seems that pregnancy and Melanoma have some link…  

            I know how scary this is.  My baby is 6 month old now and it seems so unfair.  Please keep us posted on how she is doing and when your child is born.  

            Amanda

            amandamini
            Participant

              Hi,

              I am so sorry you guys are going through this.  I first spotted my mole while pregnant as well.  Unlike your wife I waited until 4 months after I delivered to have it checked out.  Stupid I know but at the time I really did not think about it.  It was 1.0 mm and clarks level 4 partial regression and no mitoses. This put me at a stage 2.  They did the WLE and the SNB at the same time for me.  All came back clear which was great news!  Now I am seeing an oncologist and he is recommending I go on Interferon treatments for a year.  This week I will be seeing a Melanoma specialist to get a second opinion.  I am also scheduled for a PET scan this week.  I am praying for good news.   

              On a side note it seems that pregnancy and Melanoma have some link…  

              I know how scary this is.  My baby is 6 month old now and it seems so unfair.  Please keep us posted on how she is doing and when your child is born.  

              Amanda

              amandamini
              Participant

                Hi,

                I am so sorry you guys are going through this.  I first spotted my mole while pregnant as well.  Unlike your wife I waited until 4 months after I delivered to have it checked out.  Stupid I know but at the time I really did not think about it.  It was 1.0 mm and clarks level 4 partial regression and no mitoses. This put me at a stage 2.  They did the WLE and the SNB at the same time for me.  All came back clear which was great news!  Now I am seeing an oncologist and he is recommending I go on Interferon treatments for a year.  This week I will be seeing a Melanoma specialist to get a second opinion.  I am also scheduled for a PET scan this week.  I am praying for good news.   

                On a side note it seems that pregnancy and Melanoma have some link…  

                I know how scary this is.  My baby is 6 month old now and it seems so unfair.  Please keep us posted on how she is doing and when your child is born.  

                Amanda

                amandamini
                Participant

                  Hi,

                  I am so sorry you guys are going through this.  I first spotted my mole while pregnant as well.  Unlike your wife I waited until 4 months after I delivered to have it checked out.  Stupid I know but at the time I really did not think about it.  It was 1.0 mm and clarks level 4 partial regression and no mitoses. This put me at a stage 2.  They did the WLE and the SNB at the same time for me.  All came back clear which was great news!  Now I am seeing an oncologist and he is recommending I go on Interferon treatments for a year.  This week I will be seeing a Melanoma specialist to get a second opinion.  I am also scheduled for a PET scan this week.  I am praying for good news.   

                  On a side note it seems that pregnancy and Melanoma have some link…  

                  I know how scary this is.  My baby is 6 month old now and it seems so unfair.  Please keep us posted on how she is doing and when your child is born.  

                  Amanda

                  amandamini
                  Participant
                    Thanks to all that responded. My SNB came back clear!! I have a follow up on Wed. I am going to request a copy of the path report and ask all my questions then. Thanks again!!!
                    amandamini
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                      Thanks to all that responded. My SNB came back clear!! I have a follow up on Wed. I am going to request a copy of the path report and ask all my questions then. Thanks again!!!
                      amandamini
                      Participant
                        Thanks to all that responded. My SNB came back clear!! I have a follow up on Wed. I am going to request a copy of the path report and ask all my questions then. Thanks again!!!
                        amandamini
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                          Thanks,  Scot!  I still have some research to do before I make up my mind. 

                          amandamini
                          Participant

                            Thanks,  Scot!  I still have some research to do before I make up my mind. 

                            amandamini
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                              Thanks,  Scot!  I still have some research to do before I make up my mind. 

                              amandamini
                              Participant

                                I too found a mole on my back while pregnant.  I was not as smart as your wife and did not have it looked at until Oct of this year.  I had my baby girl in May so I let it ride for a few months.  I am stage 2 clarks level 4.  I am not sure what the treatment plan will be for your wife but know that it will be ok!  When I first recieved the diagnoses I could not believe it.  I had a 4 month old…  It has been a month now.  I had the SNB and the WLE.  IT did not spread!  I will be taking interferon for a year but all in all the outlook is good.  I know how scared you are!  Everyone is correct GET THE FACTS.  No what you are dealing with.  I will be praying for you and your family.  Please keep is updated.

                                amandamini
                                Participant

                                  I too found a mole on my back while pregnant.  I was not as smart as your wife and did not have it looked at until Oct of this year.  I had my baby girl in May so I let it ride for a few months.  I am stage 2 clarks level 4.  I am not sure what the treatment plan will be for your wife but know that it will be ok!  When I first recieved the diagnoses I could not believe it.  I had a 4 month old…  It has been a month now.  I had the SNB and the WLE.  IT did not spread!  I will be taking interferon for a year but all in all the outlook is good.  I know how scared you are!  Everyone is correct GET THE FACTS.  No what you are dealing with.  I will be praying for you and your family.  Please keep is updated.

                                  amandamini
                                  Participant

                                    I too found a mole on my back while pregnant.  I was not as smart as your wife and did not have it looked at until Oct of this year.  I had my baby girl in May so I let it ride for a few months.  I am stage 2 clarks level 4.  I am not sure what the treatment plan will be for your wife but know that it will be ok!  When I first recieved the diagnoses I could not believe it.  I had a 4 month old…  It has been a month now.  I had the SNB and the WLE.  IT did not spread!  I will be taking interferon for a year but all in all the outlook is good.  I know how scared you are!  Everyone is correct GET THE FACTS.  No what you are dealing with.  I will be praying for you and your family.  Please keep is updated.

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