WLE, SLNB & Scans

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I have noticed in here that usual procedure seems to be a node biopsy and WLE to see if anything is in the nodes. If so then this is followed up by a body and brain scan

if they go straight in with a full body and brain scan first is this more serious

thanks

scot88 over 1 year ago

I had a biopsy then scans and then went on to a WLE and SLNB.

Might be just down to appointments they can get.

Alexa over 1 year ago in reply to scot88

Thank you

Miss mole over 1 year ago in reply to Alexa

I had biopsy then are got diagnosed then sent me for scans my scans were clear i just think they act quickly to make sure it has not spread. But unfortunately my lymph nodes had microscopic melanoma in them not sure how many it was in thsts from the slnb biopsy mine was in groin. I had a pet ct scan yesterday waiting on results its so worrying. Then I got to see oncologist for treatment.

Miss mole over 1 year ago in reply to scot88

Hi I just read your profile are you having treatment now. I'm waiting on pet scan results as found microscopic amount in lymph node in groin. Got to have treatment after results.

Alexa over 1 year ago in reply to Miss mole

Thank you

The doc said that there is a chance that it’s spread due to the depth so they have a provisional date for the WLE & SLNB but this will be cancelled if the scans show anything

Miss mole over 1 year ago in reply to Alexa

I'm not sure but I think they still have to as to get it all out of where mole was hope you get a clear result.

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