Hi all,
Yesterday I had a nuclear liquide injected around my t1b melanoma biopsy site on top of my head early in the morning to determine which lymph nodes would be suspect. WLN was performed a few hours later and the ENT was able to remove all cancerous tissue and didn't have to remove any lymph nodes. During a second opinion with a different dermatologist; he suggested I have a gene test performed on the biopsy to determine the risk of cancer spreading and the test came back with a very low risk of reoccurrence. The ENT was able to determine an SLNB was not warranted and was able to close the incision without a skin graft from my shoulder. My incision is about 6" long in a Z pattern.
I cannot bend over for the next two weeks while my head heals and redressing the wound 3-4 times a day as it is still draining. I'm currently taking Tylenol for pain.
I had an added bonus of a forehead and eyebrow lift. Lol
Hi CMO
Good to hear that the surgeon is confident that they've removed all the cancerous tissue and that you didn't need a skin graft.
I hope you start to feel more comfortable soon.
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