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      • November 12, 2010 at 10:56 pm
      Jessicajoy
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        Hi Kellie.  If they have confirmed it is melanoma, then my best advice to you is to seek out a melanoma specialist.  You really want to work with someone that specializes in this type of skin cancer. You are scared, and rightfully so, which is why you are noticing changes in your moles that you might not have other wise noticed. Remember, melanoma, when caught early, is very curable so try not to let anxiety overtake you until you understand what exactly you are dealing with. I can tell you from my experience, and that of friends that have also been diagnosed that yes, a chest x ray is standard procedure.

        • November 12, 2010 at 10:56 pm
        Jessicajoy
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          Hi Kellie.  If they have confirmed it is melanoma, then my best advice to you is to seek out a melanoma specialist.  You really want to work with someone that specializes in this type of skin cancer. You are scared, and rightfully so, which is why you are noticing changes in your moles that you might not have other wise noticed. Remember, melanoma, when caught early, is very curable so try not to let anxiety overtake you until you understand what exactly you are dealing with. I can tell you from my experience, and that of friends that have also been diagnosed that yes, a chest x ray is standard procedure.

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