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      • August 10, 2015 at 10:54 pm
      strideam
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        I have no experience or knowledge but I have the same fears. We don't know what to do either, and I'm turning 40 soon so time is ticking.

        I'm sorry I can't offer any help but I know how you feel.

        Amy

        • August 10, 2015 at 10:54 pm
        strideam
        Participant

          I have no experience or knowledge but I have the same fears. We don't know what to do either, and I'm turning 40 soon so time is ticking.

          I'm sorry I can't offer any help but I know how you feel.

          Amy

          • August 10, 2015 at 10:54 pm
          strideam
          Participant

            I have no experience or knowledge but I have the same fears. We don't know what to do either, and I'm turning 40 soon so time is ticking.

            I'm sorry I can't offer any help but I know how you feel.

            Amy

              • August 13, 2015 at 4:01 pm
              strideam
              Participant

                Anita I saw a top melanoma oncologist yesterday and asked him this question.  He said that for anything other than in situ, his advice is to wait 5 years.  He also said research does not bear out this advice and hasn't shown any real connection with recurrance and pregnancy, but based on his personal experience and paitens he has seen, that's what he advises.  Whatever that is worth 🙂

                • August 13, 2015 at 4:01 pm
                strideam
                Participant

                  Anita I saw a top melanoma oncologist yesterday and asked him this question.  He said that for anything other than in situ, his advice is to wait 5 years.  He also said research does not bear out this advice and hasn't shown any real connection with recurrance and pregnancy, but based on his personal experience and paitens he has seen, that's what he advises.  Whatever that is worth 🙂

                  • August 13, 2015 at 4:01 pm
                  strideam
                  Participant

                    Anita I saw a top melanoma oncologist yesterday and asked him this question.  He said that for anything other than in situ, his advice is to wait 5 years.  He also said research does not bear out this advice and hasn't shown any real connection with recurrance and pregnancy, but based on his personal experience and paitens he has seen, that's what he advises.  Whatever that is worth 🙂

                  • August 10, 2015 at 7:41 pm
                  strideam
                  Participant

                    So in the interim of posting this, I got the call on the WLE…all clear, no residual melanoma. Whew. What a relief that is.

                     

                    • August 10, 2015 at 7:41 pm
                    strideam
                    Participant

                      So in the interim of posting this, I got the call on the WLE…all clear, no residual melanoma. Whew. What a relief that is.

                       

                      • August 10, 2015 at 7:41 pm
                      strideam
                      Participant

                        So in the interim of posting this, I got the call on the WLE…all clear, no residual melanoma. Whew. What a relief that is.

                         

                        • August 11, 2015 at 7:22 pm
                        strideam
                        Participant

                          Thank you stars!! I've already had two other suspisous ones removed, and three month follow ups for two years. I'm gonna take photos too, I have a good amount of moles, not tons, but enough 🙂  I feel incredibly lucky.

                          I so appreciate this resource, I read a lot before posting and my thoughts are with everyone on this journey.

                          • August 11, 2015 at 7:22 pm
                          strideam
                          Participant

                            Thank you stars!! I've already had two other suspisous ones removed, and three month follow ups for two years. I'm gonna take photos too, I have a good amount of moles, not tons, but enough 🙂  I feel incredibly lucky.

                            I so appreciate this resource, I read a lot before posting and my thoughts are with everyone on this journey.

                            • August 11, 2015 at 7:22 pm
                            strideam
                            Participant

                              Thank you stars!! I've already had two other suspisous ones removed, and three month follow ups for two years. I'm gonna take photos too, I have a good amount of moles, not tons, but enough 🙂  I feel incredibly lucky.

                              I so appreciate this resource, I read a lot before posting and my thoughts are with everyone on this journey.

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