Hi there, had anybody been told what the % or chances are that melanoma stage 2 can spread to sentinel lymph node, I’m finding it a grey area, my dermatologist told me this week (only diagnosed Monday) that “most” people that have what you had removed will have wide local excision and that is all they ever need? I’m having the optional SLNB also but that’s making me extremely anxious and worried. What if it is there too! Even though the margins were clear from my initial excision.
any advise / reassurance is more then appreciated xx
Hi,
I can’t comment on the percentages, however I would point out that if the SLNB does show something, it’s much better to know sooner rather than later so that the relevant treatment regime can be established.
I’m firmly of the opinion that knowledge is strength, so I’m sure you have made the right decision to go with the SLNB.
Belt and braces surely the way to go when dealing with cancer!
All the best.
Yeah I’m the same - had it for peace of mind. Lots and lots of people get lucky and never need anything else so think positively. We’re fit and young and healthy and we’ve been caught early. My mole was 1.6 thickness and they were happy they’d got it all out first time xxx
I’m sure they said mine was 3.5mm I feel that is big
I’m ok thanks had plastics on Monday so just gotta wait for pre op and surgery date now, should all be happening beginning of January so I’m not really thinking about it u til then. Very busy with work and kids especially with Christmas coming up!
how are you healing? Xx
Not too bad thanks - my SLNB wound at my groin site has become infected so I’ve been prescribed some antibiotics for that and have had my stitches removed today from my WLE xxx
Good, shame about the infection but I’m sure the antibiotics will sort you out nicely. Have you had an appointment date yet? Xx
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