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I have been struggling with shortness of breath and now the dr diagnosed me with melanoma should i be scared and concered?
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To be concerned: If ur doctor diagnosed you with melanoma and you have shortness of breath as a new symptom, need to r/o involvement of the lung by melanoma spread. Consult an oncologist and a surgeon through your PCP to thoroughly evaluate the problem.
Answered 2/17/2020
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