Jeannie C

Thanks for sharing Lynn. I am going to switch dermatogogists. My current doctor seems to specialize in making money on botox, chemical peels and the like. As soon as the disgnosis came back melanoma, they called to tell me they don't handle that type of skin cancer, and, thankfully, referred me to Sloan Kettering.  they coudn't answer any of my initial questions , yet they've called me several times since my first surgury to set up future appointments. I am going to find a doctor affiliated with Sloan Kettering in New Jersey, which is an easier trip than trying to get into NYC on any given day.

I wish yoy well!

~Peace~

Jeannie

Thanks for sharing Lynn. I am going to switch dermatogogists. My current doctor seems to specialize in making money on botox, chemical peels and the like. As soon as the disgnosis came back melanoma, they called to tell me they don't handle that type of skin cancer, and, thankfully, referred me to Sloan Kettering.  they coudn't answer any of my initial questions , yet they've called me several times since my first surgury to set up future appointments. I am going to find a doctor affiliated with Sloan Kettering in New Jersey, which is an easier trip than trying to get into NYC on any given day.

I wish yoy well!

~Peace~

Jeannie

Thanks for sharing Lynn. I am going to switch dermatogogists. My current doctor seems to specialize in making money on botox, chemical peels and the like. As soon as the disgnosis came back melanoma, they called to tell me they don't handle that type of skin cancer, and, thankfully, referred me to Sloan Kettering.  they coudn't answer any of my initial questions , yet they've called me several times since my first surgury to set up future appointments. I am going to find a doctor affiliated with Sloan Kettering in New Jersey, which is an easier trip than trying to get into NYC on any given day.

I wish yoy well!

~Peace~

Jeannie

Thanks Janner. I haven't seen the dermatologist at MSKCC since late July. I'm due for a check up and I'm now armed with a long list of questions, thanks to everyone's help on this board. Once I have a better understanding of the original diagnosis and the prognosis, I plan on doing my own research as to the best way to deal with this. I know the first step is a much needed change in diet. I am a lover of all foods that aren't neccessarily the best for one's health.!

Thank you again

~Peace~ Jeannie C

Thanks Janner. I haven't seen the dermatologist at MSKCC since late July. I'm due for a check up and I'm now armed with a long list of questions, thanks to everyone's help on this board. Once I have a better understanding of the original diagnosis and the prognosis, I plan on doing my own research as to the best way to deal with this. I know the first step is a much needed change in diet. I am a lover of all foods that aren't neccessarily the best for one's health.!

Thank you again

~Peace~ Jeannie C

Thanks Janner. I haven't seen the dermatologist at MSKCC since late July. I'm due for a check up and I'm now armed with a long list of questions, thanks to everyone's help on this board. Once I have a better understanding of the original diagnosis and the prognosis, I plan on doing my own research as to the best way to deal with this. I know the first step is a much needed change in diet. I am a lover of all foods that aren't neccessarily the best for one's health.!

Thank you again

~Peace~ Jeannie C

Hi Jamie,

Thanks for replying. I am starting to feel a bit less apprehensive. It is what it is, and all the worrying in the world won't change a thing, in fact,  worrying is stressful and stress is never good for the body.  I'll keep up with the 3 month body scans for the time being, and, aside from avoiding the sun (sob!) I'm not going to let it get me down.

Thanks!

~Peace~  Jeannie C

Hi Jamie,

Thanks for replying. I am starting to feel a bit less apprehensive. It is what it is, and all the worrying in the world won't change a thing, in fact,  worrying is stressful and stress is never good for the body.  I'll keep up with the 3 month body scans for the time being, and, aside from avoiding the sun (sob!) I'm not going to let it get me down.

Thanks!

~Peace~  Jeannie C

Hi Jamie,

Thanks for replying. I am starting to feel a bit less apprehensive. It is what it is, and all the worrying in the world won't change a thing, in fact,  worrying is stressful and stress is never good for the body.  I'll keep up with the 3 month body scans for the time being, and, aside from avoiding the sun (sob!) I'm not going to let it get me down.

Thanks!

~Peace~  Jeannie C

Thank You Jackie! I feel much better already. It's just so much to take in. When I was first diagnosed, it was by a nurse practioner in a dermatolagists office. Reading that it was a very aggressive cancer I immediately put myself in the hands of Sloan Kettering. Now that the major surgeries are over, I'm catching my breathe and looking into what lies ahead. I want to be pro-active, but not anal about it either. So is it safe to say that with stage ll, melanoma is not likely to show up other than as a mole. Do I have to worry about it showing up internally?

Thank You Jackie! I feel much better already. It's just so much to take in. When I was first diagnosed, it was by a nurse practioner in a dermatolagists office. Reading that it was a very aggressive cancer I immediately put myself in the hands of Sloan Kettering. Now that the major surgeries are over, I'm catching my breathe and looking into what lies ahead. I want to be pro-active, but not anal about it either. So is it safe to say that with stage ll, melanoma is not likely to show up other than as a mole. Do I have to worry about it showing up internally?

Thank You Jackie! I feel much better already. It's just so much to take in. When I was first diagnosed, it was by a nurse practioner in a dermatolagists office. Reading that it was a very aggressive cancer I immediately put myself in the hands of Sloan Kettering. Now that the major surgeries are over, I'm catching my breathe and looking into what lies ahead. I want to be pro-active, but not anal about it either. So is it safe to say that with stage ll, melanoma is not likely to show up other than as a mole. Do I have to worry about it showing up internally?