Just a quick update, the pathology from the biopsy Steve had at his last appointment came back clear. No melanoma and not atypical. Nothing further will need to be done. Just another battle scar :)
Wear sunscreen. Wear sunglasses. Wear a hat. Do monthly self exams. See a dermatologist annually. Don't use tanning beds. LOVE THE SKIN YOU'RE IN!
My husband Steve was diagnosed with Stage IV Melanoma in January of 2012. When he was diagnosed, we immediately began reading melanoma blogs to help get an idea on what to expect with treatment, treatment options, to have some hope, etc. We are hoping that our blog will offer these things to others in return. Please follow sun safety! Use your sunscreen! DO NOT USE TANNING BEDS! Check your skin, and see a dermatologist annually.
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Tuesday, January 7, 2014
Tuesday, December 31, 2013
NED #2 - WARNING GRAPHIC PHOTOS AND PICTURES IN THIS POST
Steve got the results back from the doctor today. NED!!!! We are so excited and relieved! We are closing on our new house that we just had built on January 10th, I am going back to work sometime in January (after staying home for 2 1/2 years). We have lots on our plate and NO time for melanoma!!
Before we met with the doctor, Steve had has 3 month dermatology check up. Everything looked good overall, but there was one spot that looked worrisome to the derms. They did not like the "center clearing". So, off it came via an 8mm punch. The mole is on his right rib cage area. Here are some pics and video.
WARNING GRAPHIC PHOTOS AND VIDEO
Before we met with the doctor, Steve had has 3 month dermatology check up. Everything looked good overall, but there was one spot that looked worrisome to the derms. They did not like the "center clearing". So, off it came via an 8mm punch. The mole is on his right rib cage area. Here are some pics and video.
WARNING GRAPHIC PHOTOS AND VIDEO
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| Waiting to see the derm |
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| Small mole with "center clearing" |
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| Administering Lidocaine |
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| More Lidocaine |
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| Numbed up |
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| Steve's photos stored in the computer from last visit to compare to today's visit. |
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| Starting the punch |
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| Getting going |
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| She had to stop and give more lidocaine because Steve could still feel it |
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| Getting going again. |
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| And it is gone! |
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| Little mole with "center clearing" will be sent off to pathology. |
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| Getting stitched up. |
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| All stitched up. |
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