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      • May 10, 2018 at 12:42 am
      Irishone21
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        Hi,

        I use Aveeno moisturizer that has SPF 30 in it. It's the one in their Absolutely Ageless line. wink It's super light and not greasy at all. Highly recommend.

        • March 6, 2018 at 1:58 am
        Irishone21
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          What a wonderful story….an inspiration!

          • March 10, 2018 at 3:46 am
          Irishone21
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            Thanks everyone.  Good points from all. I have my first skin check since my diagnosis in 2 weeks. I am going to ask to have it removed. While I know that odds are it is just a cyst & completely benign, I think I need it gone for peace of mind. Finding that peace of mind is very important with a melanoma (or any cancer obviously) diagnosis. 

            • October 13, 2017 at 1:22 am
            Irishone21
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              Hi,

              I'm sorry to hear about your results. I go back to my doc in a week to get my stitches out & get the path results. My gut tells me he's going to want me to have the snlb, which I would def agree to put my mind at ease. What were your final path results for your excision?

              • October 12, 2017 at 12:37 am
              Irishone21
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                Good advice, thank you!

                • October 11, 2017 at 1:38 am
                Irishone21
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                  Thanks Janner. I don't think my derm thought it was melanoma & that's why they did a shave biopsy. I had noticed it went from flat to raised & because of that, she biopsied it. My primary care doc told me to have my derm check it, but thought it was 'fine'. Makes me realize how important it is to check myself & keep track with pictures etc.

                  Do you think everyone in this situation needs a surgical oncologist or is staying with a regular dermatologist enough?

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