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      • August 19, 2012 at 12:12 pm
      GaylaB
      Participant
        I had basal cell removed in 2005 MOHs surgery- diagnosed July 2012 stage III melanoma. Complete node dissection of right groin scheduled August 29.

        Gayla

        • August 19, 2012 at 12:12 pm
        GaylaB
        Participant
          I had basal cell removed in 2005 MOHs surgery- diagnosed July 2012 stage III melanoma. Complete node dissection of right groin scheduled August 29.

          Gayla

          • August 19, 2012 at 12:12 pm
          GaylaB
          Participant
            I had basal cell removed in 2005 MOHs surgery- diagnosed July 2012 stage III melanoma. Complete node dissection of right groin scheduled August 29.

            Gayla

            • August 25, 2012 at 1:02 pm
            GaylaB
            Participant
              I wish I had been given the encouragement of wait and watch but my surgeon said complete dissection was the only option….
              Then I’m not sure what is next- I’m hoping if all are negative that I WILL NOT have to do chemo, radiation or interferon
              • August 25, 2012 at 1:02 pm
              GaylaB
              Participant
                I wish I had been given the encouragement of wait and watch but my surgeon said complete dissection was the only option….
                Then I’m not sure what is next- I’m hoping if all are negative that I WILL NOT have to do chemo, radiation or interferon
                • August 25, 2012 at 1:02 pm
                GaylaB
                Participant
                  I wish I had been given the encouragement of wait and watch but my surgeon said complete dissection was the only option….
                  Then I’m not sure what is next- I’m hoping if all are negative that I WILL NOT have to do chemo, radiation or interferon
                  • August 24, 2012 at 3:36 am
                  GaylaB
                  Participant
                    Mine is 20 nodes in the right groin area, I don’t know how many are positive, guess that will be determined after the surgery?
                    In my biopsy, I had 1 that contained suspicious cells that could not be determined if it was nevus or melanoma- that is why the dissection is necessary.
                    Recovered from WLE and SNB. rather quick and feel great!

                    Gayla
                    Stage III
                    KEEPING THE FAITH!

                    • August 24, 2012 at 3:36 am
                    GaylaB
                    Participant
                      Mine is 20 nodes in the right groin area, I don’t know how many are positive, guess that will be determined after the surgery?
                      In my biopsy, I had 1 that contained suspicious cells that could not be determined if it was nevus or melanoma- that is why the dissection is necessary.
                      Recovered from WLE and SNB. rather quick and feel great!

                      Gayla
                      Stage III
                      KEEPING THE FAITH!

                      • August 24, 2012 at 3:36 am
                      GaylaB
                      Participant
                        Mine is 20 nodes in the right groin area, I don’t know how many are positive, guess that will be determined after the surgery?
                        In my biopsy, I had 1 that contained suspicious cells that could not be determined if it was nevus or melanoma- that is why the dissection is necessary.
                        Recovered from WLE and SNB. rather quick and feel great!

                        Gayla
                        Stage III
                        KEEPING THE FAITH!

                        • August 22, 2012 at 12:27 pm
                        GaylaB
                        Participant
                          6 days until complete lymph node dissection- trying to build my immune system as best as I can-
                          Had a nurse tll me yesterday to throw a lot of pineapple into my juice for a couple days before as it will reduce swelling.
                          I am 20 days past WLE on right thigh and SNB right groin- completely healed from that one- was not near as long recovery as I expected.
                          Any advice on the complete node dissection of the groin ?
                          I am juicing, taking Dr David Williams supplements, Essiac, Levive, organic cottage cheese with flax seed oil and following Bill Hendersons cancer diet
                          If you have had the groin complete dissection- any advice would be welcome!

                          Gayla
                          Stage III

                          • August 22, 2012 at 12:27 pm
                          GaylaB
                          Participant
                            6 days until complete lymph node dissection- trying to build my immune system as best as I can-
                            Had a nurse tll me yesterday to throw a lot of pineapple into my juice for a couple days before as it will reduce swelling.
                            I am 20 days past WLE on right thigh and SNB right groin- completely healed from that one- was not near as long recovery as I expected.
                            Any advice on the complete node dissection of the groin ?
                            I am juicing, taking Dr David Williams supplements, Essiac, Levive, organic cottage cheese with flax seed oil and following Bill Hendersons cancer diet
                            If you have had the groin complete dissection- any advice would be welcome!

                            Gayla
                            Stage III

                            • August 22, 2012 at 12:27 pm
                            GaylaB
                            Participant
                              6 days until complete lymph node dissection- trying to build my immune system as best as I can-
                              Had a nurse tll me yesterday to throw a lot of pineapple into my juice for a couple days before as it will reduce swelling.
                              I am 20 days past WLE on right thigh and SNB right groin- completely healed from that one- was not near as long recovery as I expected.
                              Any advice on the complete node dissection of the groin ?
                              I am juicing, taking Dr David Williams supplements, Essiac, Levive, organic cottage cheese with flax seed oil and following Bill Hendersons cancer diet
                              If you have had the groin complete dissection- any advice would be welcome!

                              Gayla
                              Stage III

                              • August 18, 2012 at 3:52 pm
                              GaylaB
                              Participant
                                PET was all clear! But still moving forward with the complete node dissection- finally all healed from WLE and SNB, now going back on the 29th. I believe this surgery will be worse by far from first one.. Any experience of the nodes removed in groin, please share your experience and helpful tips with me- I have a 6 year old, no family help except my husband who must continue to work since I certainly cannot right now!
                                And what about long term- any long term things I should expect?
                                Thanks for the info!
                                Gayla
                                Stage III
                                • August 18, 2012 at 3:52 pm
                                GaylaB
                                Participant
                                  PET was all clear! But still moving forward with the complete node dissection- finally all healed from WLE and SNB, now going back on the 29th. I believe this surgery will be worse by far from first one.. Any experience of the nodes removed in groin, please share your experience and helpful tips with me- I have a 6 year old, no family help except my husband who must continue to work since I certainly cannot right now!
                                  And what about long term- any long term things I should expect?
                                  Thanks for the info!
                                  Gayla
                                  Stage III
                                  • August 18, 2012 at 3:52 pm
                                  GaylaB
                                  Participant
                                    PET was all clear! But still moving forward with the complete node dissection- finally all healed from WLE and SNB, now going back on the 29th. I believe this surgery will be worse by far from first one.. Any experience of the nodes removed in groin, please share your experience and helpful tips with me- I have a 6 year old, no family help except my husband who must continue to work since I certainly cannot right now!
                                    And what about long term- any long term things I should expect?
                                    Thanks for the info!
                                    Gayla
                                    Stage III
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