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Melanoma: genetics and recurrence

Cancer | Last Active: Jun 7, 2017 | Replies (15)
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@cynaburst

Hi Sandy. I have also had two early stage melanomas: one stage 0 and one stage 1a. I have not done nor been offered genetic testing but since I am still middle aged and have had 2 primaries my melanoma specialist said it was quite likely I could have another in my lifetime. I see derm every 3 months and do computer mole mapping.

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SandyK112 | @alan112 | Jun 7, 2017

When were you first diagnosed?

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Cynaburst, Alumna Mentor | @cynaburst | Jun 7, 2017

Not sure who you are asking but for me it was around 2002.

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SandyK112 | @alan112 | Jun 7, 2017

@cynaburst
How long was it between your stage 9 and stage 1 a diagnosis? Also, were they both in the same area?
My derm told me, that due to my family history, my odds of developing another melanoma are extremely high. (I am 63)

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SandyK112 | @alan112 | Jun 7, 2017

Oops - I mean stage 0 (not 9). sorry.

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