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Operation Sentinel Lymph Gland

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I have had an operation for Melanoma on my thigh and consequently had a sentinel lymph node operation. This was done 17 days ago and I go to hospital in 3 days to have the stitches removed. I’m confused as there are 2 scars in my groin and 1 around the original melanoma. Is it normal for the surgeon to go into 2 places and why? Results are not back yet and now am very anxious. 

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    Hi Lucca Jen

    I am just guessing but as you have 2 scars in the groin area from where the node was removed that 1 was an incision to find the node and the other scar was the incision to remove it.

    I would like to think the procedure was explained to you prior to the biopsy, if you are anything like me you may have not heard this clearly.

    It is understandable for you to feel very anxious at this time, my biopsy results took 3 weeks.

    Stay positive. x

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    Hi Lucca Jen

    I am just guessing but as you have 2 scars in the groin area from where the node was removed that 1 was an incision to find the node and the other scar was the incision to remove it.

    I would like to think the procedure was explained to you prior to the biopsy, if you are anything like me you may have not heard this clearly.

    It is understandable for you to feel very anxious at this time, my biopsy results took 3 weeks.

    Stay positive. x

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