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I just got a call from my dermatologist that i have an in situ melanoma and i'm freaking out. is there anything you can tell me about this?

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Malanoma in situ: You need to go and discuss this with your physician and make sure they re-evaluate the slides and confirm that is in situ. Hope this helps.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 6/10/2017

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