Advice requested

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I know we cannot ask for medical advice here, but what I am asking is for general advice you would give to any patient who is recently diagnosed with cancer...

I have recently gotten the diagnosis of malignant melanoma in a walnut size tumor on my lower thigh...

I had a needle biopsy after an MRI that was inconclusive...

so.......

What do I ask the doctor when I see them (Hopefully this week!!!)

How can I be certain that the hospital I am going to is the best in this particular cancer? Is there really that much difference in care from one cancer hospital to another?

What other questions should I be asking?

Any advice will be appreciated...

Feel free to PM me...

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Specializes in Peds/outpatient FP,derm,allergy/private duty.

I'm sorry I can't answer the specific questions you asked but I can pass along a website people diagnosed with this say is a source of information and an online community dedicated to it and going through the same things you are.

MPIP: Melanoma Patients Information Page | Melanoma Research Foundation

All the best to you.

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Thanks! Any info is a step in the right direction

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Specializes in Peds/outpatient FP,derm,allergy/private duty.

Hopefully some onc nurse feedback will come in -- that site has a tremendous word-of-mouth reputation.

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