Comments on: Melanoma is Not Just Skin Cancer http://www.constantchatter.com/2007/02/15/melanoma-is-not-just-skin-cancer/148 It's All About the Chatter Fri, 16 May 2008 10:17:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Yvonne http://www.constantchatter.com/2007/02/15/melanoma-is-not-just-skin-cancer/148#comment-8532 Yvonne Thu, 07 Jun 2007 21:53:05 +0000 http://www.chatterblogging.com/2007/02/15/melanoma-is-not-just-skin-cancer/#comment-8532 I have a friend that is 6 months pregnant and has reacurrance of Melanoma stage4. She has 4lesions in her brain and one on her lungs. She wants to keep the baby inside for atleast another month so he can survive. The problem is will she survive??? she is now getting radiation everyday for 2 weeks... Is there anyone with a simlur story out there and if so, what about survival statistic?? I have a friend that is 6 months pregnant and has reacurrance of Melanoma stage4. She has 4lesions in her brain and one on her lungs. She wants to keep the baby inside for atleast another month so he can survive. The problem is will she survive??? she is now getting radiation everyday for 2 weeks… Is there anyone with a simlur story out there and if so, what about survival statistic??

]]> By: janedo http://www.constantchatter.com/2007/02/15/melanoma-is-not-just-skin-cancer/148#comment-5526 janedo Wed, 16 May 2007 05:33:04 +0000 http://www.chatterblogging.com/2007/02/15/melanoma-is-not-just-skin-cancer/#comment-5526 Catgirl1007 ---- I have a similar scar on the outer upper arm 10 months old due wide excision with a rotating flap (vertial to arm). Due to removal of muscle in the area I have a red scar & visible decompression in my arm and a dog ear at the end of the scar line. A daily reminder... QUESTIONS ---- I have been told that scars on the upper arm will always be visible due to stretching of the scar through arm movement. * Do you have any advise for scar management? I really want the redness of the scar to fade. * Have you had any further surgeries to correct scar &/or decompression / dog ear? Any advice would be appreciated. Catgirl1007 —- I have a similar scar on the outer upper arm 10 months old due wide excision with a rotating flap (vertial to arm). Due to removal of muscle in the area I have a red scar & visible decompression in my arm and a dog ear at the end of the scar line. A daily reminder…

QUESTIONS —- I have been told that scars on the upper arm will always be visible due to stretching of the scar through arm movement.

* Do you have any advise for scar management? I really want the redness of the scar to fade.
* Have you had any further surgeries to correct scar &/or decompression / dog ear?

Any advice would be appreciated.

]]> By: ChatterBlogging » Blog Archive » catgirl1007: Melanoma Monday - Are you or someone you know at risk? http://www.constantchatter.com/2007/02/15/melanoma-is-not-just-skin-cancer/148#comment-4836 ChatterBlogging » Blog Archive » catgirl1007: Melanoma Monday - Are you or someone you know at risk? Mon, 07 May 2007 09:22:48 +0000 http://www.chatterblogging.com/2007/02/15/melanoma-is-not-just-skin-cancer/#comment-4836 [...] think of friends and family members who might be at risk, mention Melanoma Monday to them, read my story, know the facts, and protect yourself. If you are interested in a skin cancer screening, many [...] [...] think of friends and family members who might be at risk, mention Melanoma Monday to them, read my story, know the facts, and protect yourself. If you are interested in a skin cancer screening, many [...]

]]> By: Catgirl1007 http://www.constantchatter.com/2007/02/15/melanoma-is-not-just-skin-cancer/148#comment-3375 Catgirl1007 Tue, 10 Apr 2007 17:36:34 +0000 http://www.chatterblogging.com/2007/02/15/melanoma-is-not-just-skin-cancer/#comment-3375 Petdoc08, I'm so glad your DH made the appt. I know how hard it is to wait for biopsy results. If you'd like some support, pls check out this thread: http://www.constantchatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=21051 It's been a source of great support for me. Petdoc08, I’m so glad your DH made the appt. I know how hard it is to wait for biopsy results. If you’d like some support, pls check out this thread:

http://www.constantchatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=21051

It’s been a source of great support for me.

]]> By: petdoc08 http://www.constantchatter.com/2007/02/15/melanoma-is-not-just-skin-cancer/148#comment-3267 petdoc08 Fri, 06 Apr 2007 04:11:29 +0000 http://www.chatterblogging.com/2007/02/15/melanoma-is-not-just-skin-cancer/#comment-3267 I just wanted to thank you for sharing your story. Because of this story I made an appointment for my super fair skinned hubby. He had a few moles that were making me nervous, but your post got me to actually step up and make the call. The doctor removed the moles and we are waiting for biopsy results. We could have put this off for years. Thank you. I just wanted to thank you for sharing your story. Because of this story I made an appointment for my super fair skinned hubby. He had a few moles that were making me nervous, but your post got me to actually step up and make the call. The doctor removed the moles and we are waiting for biopsy results. We could have put this off for years. Thank you.

]]> By: Brian http://www.constantchatter.com/2007/02/15/melanoma-is-not-just-skin-cancer/148#comment-2523 Brian Wed, 28 Mar 2007 16:59:37 +0000 http://www.chatterblogging.com/2007/02/15/melanoma-is-not-just-skin-cancer/#comment-2523 It is important to keep checking for new or changing moles, particularly if you are at risk. Those that have had a melanoma removed may be cured but they are at high risk for recurrence of new melanomas. If you have a lot of moles it is very hard (impossible really) to be able to tell if new or changing ones are present though. DermAlert is an image comparison software program developed through funding from the National Cancer Institute that is inexpensive and lets you use your digital camera in the privacy of your own home to find changing moles over time. Then you can point out the changes to your dermatologist. You can see details and demo at <a href="http://www.dermalert.com" rel="nofollow">www.dermalert.com</a>. It is important to keep checking for new or changing moles, particularly if you are at risk. Those that have had a melanoma removed may be cured but they are at high risk for recurrence of new melanomas. If you have a lot of moles it is very hard (impossible really) to be able to tell if new or changing ones are present though.
DermAlert is an image comparison software program developed through funding from the National Cancer Institute that is inexpensive and lets you use your digital camera in the privacy of your own home to find changing moles over time. Then you can point out the changes to your dermatologist. You can see details and demo at http://www.dermalert.com.

]]> By: wailele http://www.constantchatter.com/2007/02/15/melanoma-is-not-just-skin-cancer/148#comment-1403 wailele Sun, 04 Mar 2007 01:31:06 +0000 http://www.chatterblogging.com/2007/02/15/melanoma-is-not-just-skin-cancer/#comment-1403 Please note that melanoma does not always appear on the surface of the skin. My wife had a cyst removed from her back by her dermatologist a few years ago. It tested benign. A year later the "cyst" returned. Her doctor recommended it be removed by a surgeon this time. She didn't have anything done for 6 months thinking it was just another cyst. It grew to the size of a large grape and started to hurt. Her surgeon cut it open and told her she needed to see a cancer specialist. It turned out to be stage 4 melanoma. The tumor was removed followed by radiation treatment. So far, no re-occurence. Please note that melanoma does not always appear on the surface of the skin. My wife had a cyst removed from her back by her dermatologist a few years ago. It tested benign. A year later the “cyst” returned. Her doctor recommended it be removed by a surgeon this time. She didn’t have anything done for 6 months thinking it was just another cyst. It grew to the size of a large grape and started to hurt. Her surgeon cut it open and told her she needed to see a cancer specialist. It turned out to be stage 4 melanoma. The tumor was removed followed by radiation treatment. So far, no re-occurence.

]]> By: lml41981 http://www.constantchatter.com/2007/02/15/melanoma-is-not-just-skin-cancer/148#comment-1166 lml41981 Sun, 25 Feb 2007 05:45:11 +0000 http://www.chatterblogging.com/2007/02/15/melanoma-is-not-just-skin-cancer/#comment-1166 I am pretty sure my maternal grandfather died of melanoma when my mother was 8. Thanks for the post...it is certainly not a comfortable topic, but it is so important. I am pretty sure my maternal grandfather died of melanoma when my mother was 8.

Thanks for the post…it is certainly not a comfortable topic, but it is so important.

]]> By: cj http://www.constantchatter.com/2007/02/15/melanoma-is-not-just-skin-cancer/148#comment-1116 cj Thu, 22 Feb 2007 21:54:55 +0000 http://www.chatterblogging.com/2007/02/15/melanoma-is-not-just-skin-cancer/#comment-1116 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2oyYUhl0UE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2oyYUhl0UE

]]> By: shopaholic http://www.constantchatter.com/2007/02/15/melanoma-is-not-just-skin-cancer/148#comment-1083 shopaholic Wed, 21 Feb 2007 17:35:43 +0000 http://www.chatterblogging.com/2007/02/15/melanoma-is-not-just-skin-cancer/#comment-1083 great article. Back in 2005 I had 2 moles removed from my chest. Thankfully they were not cancerous. I now have nasty scars to remind me daily. I actually need to make another appointment to have a few more removed (1 on neck and 1 on my leg). great article. Back in 2005 I had 2 moles removed from my chest. Thankfully they were not cancerous. I now have nasty scars to remind me daily. I actually need to make another appointment to have a few more removed (1 on neck and 1 on my leg).

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