Question 1

i got melanoma on my ear clark level 3. one year and 3 months no recurrance. what in particular to look out for?

Accepted Answer

Recurrence: Usually a wide excision and clear margins on the pathology report are the things you want to see. Local recurrence can occur, and will show as new brown lesion sites forming in the incision line.

Question 2

what are the symptoms of stage three melanoma in a teenage female?

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Lymph nodes.: The main thing in stage iii melanoma in anyone is that there are palpable lymph nodes in the vicinity of the tumor/melanoma.  It has a 50% 5 year survival if only one node is involved and a 15-20% 5 year survival if 4 or more nodes are involved.  Survival is improved with interferon-alpha treatment.  Chemotherapy and immunotherapy may alsso help.  Please see your doctor for the best treatment plan.

Question 3

does melanoma cause ana levels to become very elevated?

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ANA and Melanoma: Hello, 
I believe that elevated ANA antibodies and melanoma are unrelated. A rheumatologist would be best able to determine the significance of an ANA result.

Question 4

dark area appeared overnight on my three weeks ago. someone may have stepped on my foot that night but im not sure. im scared of melanoma. thank you?

Accepted Answer

So have the : Skin biopsied...A 2mm punch is all the skin needed and this way you will be at peace.

Question 5

i was diagnosed with melanoma in situ (0.4 x 0.4 x 0.1cm) on my right shin and am having surgery in two weeks.  i will be getting skin checks every three months. what are the chances this could spread to my lymph nodes later on?

Accepted Answer

Very low risk: In Stage 0 melanoma, the malignant tumor is still confined to the upper layer of the skin—the epidermis—which means the cancer cells are only in the outer layer of the skin and have not grown into the second layer of skin, called the dermis. Stage 0 melanoma is not considered invasive melanoma, therefore there is very very low risk of it spreading to lymph nodes.

Question 6

i found a black mole on my labia minora. it can't be looked at for three weeks. is there something it could be other than melanoma?

Accepted Answer

Yes: A melanoma would be unusual in that location, but not unheard of.  It is probably not a melanoma, but even if it is, waiting 3 wks shouldn't be a problem.

Question 7

could melanoma or any kind of skin cancer have an effect on your ferritin level?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Any type of cancer, skin or solid tumor, can cause an inflammatory response. Ferritin is sometimes called an acute phase reactant. It can be elevated in instances of inflammation. It is possible that a inflammatory response in the body due to the presence of cancer could raise the ferritin level. This however, does not mean that every elevated ferritin level is due to cancer!

Question 8

my dad got a spot of melanoma removed on his chest. he said that the derm. got it all and it only hit the 1st layer. is there a chance it could have spread at this level? my dad is saying its nothing to worry about (from dr). what do you think?

Accepted Answer

: Your dad and his dermatologist are right. Melanoma has a very bad reputation, which is well deserved:  it is deadly when it spreads. But the actual overall mortality rate is low, because most melanomas are diagnosed early, as for your dad. That doesn't mean zero risk, but the chance it has spread or will be dangerous is low. If he has any doubt, he (not you!) can consult with an oncologist.

Question 9

how is stage 3 melanoma typically treated?

Accepted Answer

See oncologist: There are factors that will dictate an approach to stage 3 melanoma. Once the melanoma has been surgically removed and the lymph nodes evaluated factors that will affect your treatment include the depth of the melanoma in mm, mitotic index, presence of ulceration. There is a new medicine which can be used but an oncologist will determine who is a good candidate.

Question 10

what is melanoma?

Accepted Answer

Skin cancer: Which arises from melanocytes, which are the cells in the skin which give it color.  For this reason, melanomas are often dark colored on the skin (but some are not). Search on the abcd's of melanoma to learn how to spot a melanoma (or see the image).  Melanomas are dangerous because even a small cancer can metastasize.  However, caught early enough, they are curable.

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I got melanoma on my ear clark level 3. one year and 3 months no recurrance. what in particular to look out for?

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What are the symptoms of stage three melanoma in a teenage female?

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Does melanoma cause ana levels to become very elevated?

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Dark area appeared overnight on my three weeks ago. someone may have stepped on my foot that night but im not sure. im scared of melanoma. thank you?

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I was diagnosed with melanoma in situ (0.4 x 0.4 x 0.1cm) on my right shin and am having surgery in two weeks. i will be getting skin checks every three months. what are the chances this could spread to my lymph nodes later on?

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I found a black mole on my labia minora. it can't be looked at for three weeks. is there something it could be other than melanoma?

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Could melanoma or any kind of skin cancer have an effect on your ferritin level?

A member asked:

My dad got a spot of melanoma removed on his chest. he said that the derm. got it all and it only hit the 1st layer. is there a chance it could have spread at this level? my dad is saying its nothing to worry about (from dr). what do you think?

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How is stage 3 melanoma typically treated?

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