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we saw the oncologist last friday, 2-22 and he said he recommends no adjuvant treatments (which we were hoping) but was not keen on PET scan or ultra sound. My daughter and I think she should probably have a PET scan, but not sure when for her ST IIB melanoma. He told us that there were not conclusive evidence of longevity in using a PET or not. He says to be aware of any changes, aches or pains, and notify him as soon as any abnormalities show, if they do. He told us that you are never 'cured' of melanoma and wants to see her for follow ups every three months, and continue with her dermatologist appointments. She still has several nevii that are due to be removed on various parts of her skin. We had been under the understanding that a PET scan was a normal part of treatment for a stage IIB after 6 months to a year as a precautionary measure. We may press for a scan at the 6 month interval and see what he says at that time.

Thanks all for listening, and hope each and every one of you has been able to keep up good spirits.

we saw the oncologist last friday, 2-22 and he said he recommends no adjuvant treatments (which we were hoping) but was not keen on PET scan or ultra sound. My daughter and I think she should probably have a PET scan, but not sure when for her ST IIB melanoma. He told us that there were not conclusive evidence of longevity in using a PET or not. He says to be aware of any changes, aches or pains, and notify him as soon as any abnormalities show, if they do. He told us that you are never 'cured' of melanoma and wants to see her for follow ups every three months, and continue with her dermatologist appointments. She still has several nevii that are due to be removed on various parts of her skin. We had been under the understanding that a PET scan was a normal part of treatment for a stage IIB after 6 months to a year as a precautionary measure. We may press for a scan at the 6 month interval and see what he says at that time.

Thanks all for listening, and hope each and every one of you has been able to keep up good spirits.

we saw the oncologist last friday, 2-22 and he said he recommends no adjuvant treatments (which we were hoping) but was not keen on PET scan or ultra sound. My daughter and I think she should probably have a PET scan, but not sure when for her ST IIB melanoma. He told us that there were not conclusive evidence of longevity in using a PET or not. He says to be aware of any changes, aches or pains, and notify him as soon as any abnormalities show, if they do. He told us that you are never 'cured' of melanoma and wants to see her for follow ups every three months, and continue with her dermatologist appointments. She still has several nevii that are due to be removed on various parts of her skin. We had been under the understanding that a PET scan was a normal part of treatment for a stage IIB after 6 months to a year as a precautionary measure. We may press for a scan at the 6 month interval and see what he says at that time.

Thanks all for listening, and hope each and every one of you has been able to keep up good spirits.

8lb 5oz 19" baby boy…  thanks!!!!!!!!!

8lb 5oz 19" baby boy…  thanks!!!!!!!!!

8lb 5oz 19" baby boy…  thanks!!!!!!!!!

thanks POW, we go to see the oncologist on feb 22 to discuss the next steps in my daughter's treatments. i will post the discussion after we have it.

thanks POW, we go to see the oncologist on feb 22 to discuss the next steps in my daughter's treatments. i will post the discussion after we have it.

thanks POW, we go to see the oncologist on feb 22 to discuss the next steps in my daughter's treatments. i will post the discussion after we have it.

thank you carola for your story, glad you were able to share it and pray that you as well as my daughter are able to share your lives with grandchildren, just as i have been blessed with grandchildren, thet are a joy. i will share this with her, it may help with her decision.

thank you carola for your story, glad you were able to share it and pray that you as well as my daughter are able to share your lives with grandchildren, just as i have been blessed with grandchildren, thet are a joy. i will share this with her, it may help with her decision.

thank you carola for your story, glad you were able to share it and pray that you as well as my daughter are able to share your lives with grandchildren, just as i have been blessed with grandchildren, thet are a joy. i will share this with her, it may help with her decision.

thanks janner, i know it was confusing looking back. these last moles were removed and biopsied after she had her melanoma diagnosed. when i first started posting i had meantioned this as "daughter diagnosed 2mm?" is it better to just continue a string or start a new thread on new news?she is meeting her derm today to get written info and ask about this trial.

thanks janner, i know it was confusing looking back. these last moles were removed and biopsied after she had her melanoma diagnosed. when i first started posting i had meantioned this as "daughter diagnosed 2mm?" is it better to just continue a string or start a new thread on new news?she is meeting her derm today to get written info and ask about this trial.

thanks janner, i know it was confusing looking back. these last moles were removed and biopsied after she had her melanoma diagnosed. when i first started posting i had meantioned this as "daughter diagnosed 2mm?" is it better to just continue a string or start a new thread on new news?she is meeting her derm today to get written info and ask about this trial.