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Husband seeing emory for possible subungal melanoma. derm has watched white spot turn black over 2 yrs. chances of this being contained? stats?
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It is Hard to Say: It is hard for us to say without having all the information.I suggest you discuss his case with the Doctors treating him at Emory.They will be able to answer all your questions as they have all the information.Good Luck
Answered 1/3/2017
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