by Katie | Jun 15, 2022 | My Melanoma World
Appointment Details6/15/22 8:20am Dermatologistwide local excision11 numbing shots3.5in incision35mins on the tableDissolving stitches on the inside12 days later, stitches removed on the outsideAntibiotic cream 2x’s/day for 12 daysKeep covered up until 12 days are...
by Katie | May 2, 2022 | Awareness
Scalp: Melanoma of the scalp and neck has a higher risk of melanoma-specific mortality than melanoma anywhereelse on the body. Eyelids: Five to ten percent of skin cancers occur in the eyelid. Ask your derm and your eye doctor to performa check. Mouth: If you have a...
by Katie | May 1, 2022 | Melahomies
Anna Hennessey was diagnosed in June of 2020, her original Melanoma mole, was on her scalp. Plus dealing with others on her spine and hip. She went through 4 rounds ipi/nivo and 2 nivo treatments for maintenance. She endured radiation: cyber knife to spine (3x)...
by Katie | Apr 30, 2022 | Melanoma Memos
I should’a been more cautiousI should’a wore sun screenI should’a wore hatsI should’a never used tanning bedsI should’a never laid out in the sunI should’a always gotten a skin checkI could’a had less scarsI could’a had less painI could’a never been in surgeryI...
by Katie | Dec 18, 2021 | My Melanoma World
well its that time again! I love going and can’t stand going to the Dermatologist. 1. you’re nerves are uncontrollable 2. the fear of melanoma returning those two reasons right there, are more than enough to be afraid of going, each year, each check, each...
