Hello, I am awaiting results for staging which I'm sure will be stage 4. I've had a lesion on my scalp for about 3 years, may be longer, thought to be benign. Developed several satellite lesions near it, my GP also thought to be benign. I paid privately to see a dermatologist beginning of February, the primary lesion is an amelonotic melonoma and satellites are melonoma, so minimum stage 3 and lesions still in my head. I had a PET SCan and get results on Tuesday. I'm so worried as amelonotic lesions are aggressive, melanoma on scalp is twice as lethal and it's been there a long time, so late presentation and spread. I understand the treatment for melanoma now is good if you respond. Trying to be positive as there may be hope but feel the odds are against. Not sure why I'm posting really, I think I just needed to put my fears in writing.
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