In situ melanoma is the very earliest stage of melanoma. There are cancer cells in the top layer of skin (the epidermis) but they are all contained in the area in which they started to develop. So they have not started to spread or grow into deeper layers of the skin. In other words, it has not become invasive.
Thank God my Sydney Breast Cancer / Sarcoma surgeon (also Melanoma specialist) at a follow up appointment in June was very observant, had a closer look and advised removal ... I didn't waste any time seeing a local surgeon. The suspect lesion was removed 8wks ago, yesterday I had more surgery to get clear margins.
I am okay and it's not too painful.
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I could not be word less today - It's so important to protect your skin from the sun. If anyone is looking for tips on being SunSmart, please visit Cancer Council for more information.
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Leanne@DFF · 512 weeks ago
Our girl also had the same detected on her shoulder two weeks ago. It was due to her Sarcoma diagnosis that they were being super vigilant in other areas too.
Is this a coincidence that you're both now getting the melanoma stuff? Is there a link? I mean ... does the sarcoma diagnosis mean that other areas can now become easily cancerous?
Sorry for the open question.
Thanks so much for sharing.
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