Melanoma Support Group | Mayo Clinic Connect

Description

This support group is for patients with melanoma and their family members/caregivers. Join us to learn about melanoma from guest speakers and share experiences with each other.

Meets the second Tuesday of each month.

Location

Zoom online meeting

Request Zoom link via email: turner.heidi@mayo.edu

rjmtwit | @rjmtwit | Dec 31, 2022

I would like to know if anyone has had a procedure other than surgery for a nodular melanoma. I am old and have hyper-extending back bone joints up my whole spine. The melanoma is right next to my backbone. I have not been able to fine an alternative that will protect my backbone. It is also an NRAS and not suitable for most immunology Tried several surgeons and radiologists.

rjmtwit | @rjmtwit | Feb 14 10:14am

In reply to @rjmtwit "I would like to know if anyone has had a procedure other than surgery for a..." + (show)

Thanks. I have also read that 90% of people with melanoma live 5 years, with or without treatment …. so … at my age I guess I am OK!

sunflower319 | @sunflower319 | Feb 15 5:47am

In reply to @rjmtwit "Thanks. I have also read that 90% of people with melanoma live 5 years, with or..." + (show)

Thank you, for letting me know. I have to have a biopsy of the liver, and no symptoms, routine
Check using abdominal
Sono

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