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      • August 7, 2015 at 1:52 am
      flaglerjoe
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        This was exactly what happened to me except mine was found to be over 2mm with a high mitotic rate rather than 0.7mm.

         

        I did have the SLNB 2 weeks after the WLE and it was negative. They did 1cm margins which were clear and never suggested doing additional surgery on the WLE.

         

        Like others said, it doesn't feel as definitive as if I had been able to have the SLNB before the WLE, but no way to go back. At this time I am not being monitored by ultrasound but maybe it's a possibility in the future.

        • August 7, 2015 at 1:52 am
        flaglerjoe
        Participant

          This was exactly what happened to me except mine was found to be over 2mm with a high mitotic rate rather than 0.7mm.

           

          I did have the SLNB 2 weeks after the WLE and it was negative. They did 1cm margins which were clear and never suggested doing additional surgery on the WLE.

           

          Like others said, it doesn't feel as definitive as if I had been able to have the SLNB before the WLE, but no way to go back. At this time I am not being monitored by ultrasound but maybe it's a possibility in the future.

          • August 7, 2015 at 1:52 am
          flaglerjoe
          Participant

            This was exactly what happened to me except mine was found to be over 2mm with a high mitotic rate rather than 0.7mm.

             

            I did have the SLNB 2 weeks after the WLE and it was negative. They did 1cm margins which were clear and never suggested doing additional surgery on the WLE.

             

            Like others said, it doesn't feel as definitive as if I had been able to have the SLNB before the WLE, but no way to go back. At this time I am not being monitored by ultrasound but maybe it's a possibility in the future.

            • April 13, 2015 at 7:18 pm
            flaglerjoe
            Participant

              To add a question, I do not need to look to a second opinion yet, right? Any oncology surgeon would recommend the SLN biopsy next and go from there is what I was assuming? I was looking at options IF anything is found on the SLN and there would be next steps. I am (of course) anxious and would like a second opinion immediately, but I think it probably isn't necessary yet, right?  

               

              I am seeing a surgical oncologist but he isn't a melanoma specialist.

              • April 13, 2015 at 7:18 pm
              flaglerjoe
              Participant

                To add a question, I do not need to look to a second opinion yet, right? Any oncology surgeon would recommend the SLN biopsy next and go from there is what I was assuming? I was looking at options IF anything is found on the SLN and there would be next steps. I am (of course) anxious and would like a second opinion immediately, but I think it probably isn't necessary yet, right?  

                 

                I am seeing a surgical oncologist but he isn't a melanoma specialist.

                • April 13, 2015 at 7:18 pm
                flaglerjoe
                Participant

                  To add a question, I do not need to look to a second opinion yet, right? Any oncology surgeon would recommend the SLN biopsy next and go from there is what I was assuming? I was looking at options IF anything is found on the SLN and there would be next steps. I am (of course) anxious and would like a second opinion immediately, but I think it probably isn't necessary yet, right?  

                   

                  I am seeing a surgical oncologist but he isn't a melanoma specialist.

                  • April 24, 2015 at 12:21 pm
                  flaglerjoe
                  Participant

                    Thank you all for the info and support. I'm definitely nervous!!!

                    • April 24, 2015 at 12:21 pm
                    flaglerjoe
                    Participant

                      Thank you all for the info and support. I'm definitely nervous!!!

                      • April 24, 2015 at 12:21 pm
                      flaglerjoe
                      Participant

                        Thank you all for the info and support. I'm definitely nervous!!!

                        • April 24, 2015 at 1:18 am
                        flaglerjoe
                        Participant

                          This is exactly why I am nervous. There is no way to go back in time, but this is exactly what will bother me if I get the negative result that I am hoping for. I just want to do the right things!

                          • April 24, 2015 at 1:18 am
                          flaglerjoe
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                            This is exactly why I am nervous. There is no way to go back in time, but this is exactly what will bother me if I get the negative result that I am hoping for. I just want to do the right things!

                            • April 24, 2015 at 1:18 am
                            flaglerjoe
                            Participant

                              This is exactly why I am nervous. There is no way to go back in time, but this is exactly what will bother me if I get the negative result that I am hoping for. I just want to do the right things!

                              • April 13, 2015 at 7:15 pm
                              flaglerjoe
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                                I am not in Jacksonville, but close. thank you!!

                                • April 13, 2015 at 7:15 pm
                                flaglerjoe
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                                  I am not in Jacksonville, but close. thank you!!

                                  • April 13, 2015 at 7:15 pm
                                  flaglerjoe
                                  Participant

                                    I am not in Jacksonville, but close. thank you!!

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