The information on this site is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Content within the patient forum is user-generated and has not been reviewed by medical professionals. Other sections of the Melanoma Research Foundation website include information that has been reviewed by medical professionals as appropriate. All medical decisions should be made in consultation with your doctor or other qualified medical professional.

rjwilson2015

Forum Replies Created

Viewing 2 reply threads
  • Replies
      rjwilson2015
      Participant

        Well we met with his surgeon yesterday and he seemed somewhat complexed by it. He said it wasnt bruising by the shape and that it looks like pigmentation. we showed him the pictures of the healing process and he said its good we were taking pictures. He then showed us the nail matrix and it had no pigmentation. He read the report again and it said if pigmentation occured again another biopsy may be required. So he said we could but it would be a riskier surgery.  He offered us to go get a second opinion because he really seemed out of answers. we just find it strange that the pigmentation occured so fast and in the exact spot that he didnt cut into. My husband is very frustrated by it and i could see in his eye he wanted the biopsy. The doctor said keep an eye on it weekly take pictures and see any growth , but my husband thinks differently. I am so torn should we get a second opinion? How would pigmentation occur so fast? should he just rebiopsy so frustrating!!

         

        rjwilson2015
        Participant

          Well we met with his surgeon yesterday and he seemed somewhat complexed by it. He said it wasnt bruising by the shape and that it looks like pigmentation. we showed him the pictures of the healing process and he said its good we were taking pictures. He then showed us the nail matrix and it had no pigmentation. He read the report again and it said if pigmentation occured again another biopsy may be required. So he said we could but it would be a riskier surgery.  He offered us to go get a second opinion because he really seemed out of answers. we just find it strange that the pigmentation occured so fast and in the exact spot that he didnt cut into. My husband is very frustrated by it and i could see in his eye he wanted the biopsy. The doctor said keep an eye on it weekly take pictures and see any growth , but my husband thinks differently. I am so torn should we get a second opinion? How would pigmentation occur so fast? should he just rebiopsy so frustrating!!

           

          rjwilson2015
          Participant

            Well we met with his surgeon yesterday and he seemed somewhat complexed by it. He said it wasnt bruising by the shape and that it looks like pigmentation. we showed him the pictures of the healing process and he said its good we were taking pictures. He then showed us the nail matrix and it had no pigmentation. He read the report again and it said if pigmentation occured again another biopsy may be required. So he said we could but it would be a riskier surgery.  He offered us to go get a second opinion because he really seemed out of answers. we just find it strange that the pigmentation occured so fast and in the exact spot that he didnt cut into. My husband is very frustrated by it and i could see in his eye he wanted the biopsy. The doctor said keep an eye on it weekly take pictures and see any growth , but my husband thinks differently. I am so torn should we get a second opinion? How would pigmentation occur so fast? should he just rebiopsy so frustrating!!

             

            rjwilson2015
            Participant

              That's almost exactly what it said. Nothing less nothing more . I wish I can be more specific . 

              rjwilson2015
              Participant

                That's almost exactly what it said. Nothing less nothing more . I wish I can be more specific . 

                rjwilson2015
                Participant

                  That's almost exactly what it said. Nothing less nothing more . I wish I can be more specific . 

              Viewing 2 reply threads
              About the MRF Patient Forum

              The MRF Patient Forum is the oldest and largest online community of people affected by melanoma. It is designed to provide peer support and information to caregivers, patients, family and friends. There is no better place to discuss different parts of your journey with this cancer and find the friends and support resources to make that journey more bearable.

              The information on the forum is open and accessible to everyone. To add a new topic or to post a reply, you must be a registered user. Please note that you will be able to post both topics and replies anonymously even though you are logged in. All posts must abide by MRF posting policies.

              Popular Topics