Wow Caroline, thanks soooo much for your kind words of support. I too have a son and am glad I have it and not him. I am 49 so I can deal with this for the next 20 years. I also have plenty of fat and really don't care about a scar so that helps. Upon hearing the diagnosis of course I was a mess, people like you have helped a lot. I also have... more

Thanks Jack, I am glad to hear you are doing well! I don't know of anyone else who has dealt with this so it helps to have your reply. I am scheduled to see the surgeon next week and will do the sentinel node biopsy Do you remember how long you had to wait for the results, the waiting and not knowing is the hardest part. Laura... more

Just returned from a consult and my dermatologist wants me to have a sentinel node biopsy along with a removal of a melanoma .9 Breslow and level 3 Clark. Anyone familiar with this procedure? I can't see the surgeon for another week now and that will just be for the consult, they will schedule surgery after that. It is on my right calf, wher... more