Melanoma Surgery (Update)

[gpe55bud]

I had posted a couple of weeks ago that I was diagnosed with a Malignant Melanoma on my right arm on the back side of my bicep. Well..I had the surgery yesterday to have it removed and everything appears to be good. I didn't have a chance to talk to the Dr. after the surgery as I was still pretty much out of it. My wife and daughter spoke with him though and according to them he said that it had not spread!! Thanks to early detection! Just a reminder to everyone to do self exams and be aware of any changes, especially to moles and freckles!! That's how I noticed mine. A finger nail size mole had begun to change color. Just wanted to thank everyone that offered encouragement!! A BIG THANKS!! You helped put my mind at ease.

I'm missing a good size chunk of skin and tissue on my arm but it sure does beat the alternatives!!

 

[gpe55bud]

I had posted a couple of weeks ago that I was diagnosed with a Malignant Melanoma on my right arm on the back side of my bicep. Well..I had the surgery yesterday to have it removed and everything appears to be good. I didn't have a chance to talk to the Dr. after the surgery as I was still pretty much out of it. My wife and daughter spoke with him though and according to them he said that it had not spread!! Thanks to early detection! Just a reminder to everyone to do self exams and be aware of any changes, especially to moles and freckles!! That's how I noticed mine. A finger nail size mole had begun to change color. Just wanted to thank everyone that offered encouragement!! A BIG THANKS!! You helped put my mind at ease.

I'm missing a good size chunk of skin and tissue on my arm but it sure does beat the alternatives!!

 

[Dr. Dan]

Good to here!!! and good luck...

 

[Joni_Lynn]

That's good news, congrats.

 

[elcruisr]

Good news! I had premelanoma removed and they still took a big chunk. Can't encourage people enough to have these things checked out very early.

Hope you heal up fast!!!!