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Thank you Carol.  I know that melanoma is serious and if not treated in time it can be a "death sentence" but I really needed to hear your positive words.  My dad's oncologist is a melanoma specialist and he is working with other melanmoa specialists to discuss my dad's case.  We have talked about taking him out of town to a larger facility but the insurance is what holds us back for now.. his team of doctor's is wonderful and I know they have my dad's best interst in mind. But like you said time is the bugger and if his treatment isn't moving fast enough we will definitely take him out of town in a heart beat. It's just so difficult seeing my dad so depressed. 

~Carina, 28  not 16 😉

Thank you Carol.  I know that melanoma is serious and if not treated in time it can be a "death sentence" but I really needed to hear your positive words.  My dad's oncologist is a melanoma specialist and he is working with other melanmoa specialists to discuss my dad's case.  We have talked about taking him out of town to a larger facility but the insurance is what holds us back for now.. his team of doctor's is wonderful and I know they have my dad's best interst in mind. But like you said time is the bugger and if his treatment isn't moving fast enough we will definitely take him out of town in a heart beat. It's just so difficult seeing my dad so depressed. 

~Carina, 28  not 16 😉

Thank you Carol.  I know that melanoma is serious and if not treated in time it can be a "death sentence" but I really needed to hear your positive words.  My dad's oncologist is a melanoma specialist and he is working with other melanmoa specialists to discuss my dad's case.  We have talked about taking him out of town to a larger facility but the insurance is what holds us back for now.. his team of doctor's is wonderful and I know they have my dad's best interst in mind. But like you said time is the bugger and if his treatment isn't moving fast enough we will definitely take him out of town in a heart beat. It's just so difficult seeing my dad so depressed. 

~Carina, 28  not 16 😉

Thank you for your reply Janner.  I did not see listed on "acral" listed on report.  It just states left foot malignant melanoma.  He is having the SNB on Friday.  I think they did the WLE (  They removed skin from the arch of his foot to his heel.) The report says no tumors found within the 2cm margin. 

He has a 3 punch biopsy scheduled for Thursday.  The surgeon will biposy the area where there appears to be ulceration. It's where the original tumor was… I believe the doctor said 3 punch because they will pull 3 samples. His oncologist wanted to see how deep the melanoma had spread and if any was left from the tumor removal.

It's just so hard to wait because this disease can advance so rapidly. I was trying to lift my dad's spirit by telling him about the survior stories I've read on this board.  I am thankful to have found you guys because it's a community that understands the battle with melanoma.

~Carina

Thank you for your reply Janner.  I did not see listed on "acral" listed on report.  It just states left foot malignant melanoma.  He is having the SNB on Friday.  I think they did the WLE (  They removed skin from the arch of his foot to his heel.) The report says no tumors found within the 2cm margin. 

He has a 3 punch biopsy scheduled for Thursday.  The surgeon will biposy the area where there appears to be ulceration. It's where the original tumor was… I believe the doctor said 3 punch because they will pull 3 samples. His oncologist wanted to see how deep the melanoma had spread and if any was left from the tumor removal.

It's just so hard to wait because this disease can advance so rapidly. I was trying to lift my dad's spirit by telling him about the survior stories I've read on this board.  I am thankful to have found you guys because it's a community that understands the battle with melanoma.

~Carina

Thank you for your reply Janner.  I did not see listed on "acral" listed on report.  It just states left foot malignant melanoma.  He is having the SNB on Friday.  I think they did the WLE (  They removed skin from the arch of his foot to his heel.) The report says no tumors found within the 2cm margin. 

He has a 3 punch biopsy scheduled for Thursday.  The surgeon will biposy the area where there appears to be ulceration. It's where the original tumor was… I believe the doctor said 3 punch because they will pull 3 samples. His oncologist wanted to see how deep the melanoma had spread and if any was left from the tumor removal.

It's just so hard to wait because this disease can advance so rapidly. I was trying to lift my dad's spirit by telling him about the survior stories I've read on this board.  I am thankful to have found you guys because it's a community that understands the battle with melanoma.

~Carina