John Paul
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John Paul

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      • July 28, 2019 at 12:01 am
      John Paul
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        This one hits one for me as I go was found to be stage 3a with SLNB in my neck. I opted for surgery with removal of an addition 8 lymph nodes which were all thankfully negative. I was not offered close observation and not immunotherapy. I get CT scans every 6 months and see my Derm every three and so far 18 months later I am clear with no recurrence. That said the thought often creeps into my head if I should have sought a second opinion because if I ever do have a recurrence did I do all I could have to prevent it. It is a hard choice and an educated decision. Good luck and let us know. Your in my thoughts and prayers
          • July 28, 2019 at 12:04 am
          John Paul
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            Sorry about my typos. I was offered close observation and not immunotherapy
            • July 28, 2019 at 12:04 am
            John Paul
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              Sorry about my typos. I was offered close observation and not immunotherapy
            • April 11, 2019 at 2:50 pm
            John Paul
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              Very much appreciated 

              • April 11, 2019 at 2:49 pm
              John Paul
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                Very much appreciated 

                • April 11, 2019 at 2:48 pm
                John Paul
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                  My situation almost identical although it just wasn’t offered as an option.  Thanks it really helps me have a conversation going forward 

                  • April 11, 2019 at 2:47 pm
                  John Paul
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                    Thank you

                    • April 1, 2019 at 7:32 pm
                    John Paul
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                      I appreciate your response and would not have thought to even thought to ask about the needle biopsy.   I think I will call ahead of my scheduled appointment to at least have them prepared.  Very much appreciate that 

                      • April 1, 2019 at 6:15 pm
                      John Paul
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                        So much appreciated that was my first reaction.  I still feel like I waited to long to get checked out last year when my gut said something was wrong so now I have to fight the urge to over react.  

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