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Malignant melanoma and persistent cough

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Hi,

So my partner has recently been diagnosed with stage 1b malignant melanoma and is going for a wle next week. 
Of further concern to me is the fact that he has had a daft cough which has being going on for some weeks now. He isn’t concerned about it however I am. I am already a widow to cancer (adenocarcinoma). He thinks I’m over reacting. My question is, am I? How likely is it that stage 1b MM could in some way be linked to something more sinister? Could the lungs have metastasised to the skin or vice versa? 
This is troubling me…….

Jo

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    Hi Jo,

    I agree with Lucie's advice. No, you are not over reacting - you are being proactive. Make sure your partner mentions the cough at his appointment as they may probably arrange a scan, just to check his lungs. Melanoma can spread internally from the skin to lymph nodes or beyond so they need to check it's not connected. 97% of Stage 1b patients do not experience a spread internally so the odds are good that it's not connected but better to be safe tan sorry. Good luck & please let us know how he gets on.

    Angie (Stage 3 melanoma patient since 2009)

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    Hi Jo,

    I agree with Lucie's advice. No, you are not over reacting - you are being proactive. Make sure your partner mentions the cough at his appointment as they may probably arrange a scan, just to check his lungs. Melanoma can spread internally from the skin to lymph nodes or beyond so they need to check it's not connected. 97% of Stage 1b patients do not experience a spread internally so the odds are good that it's not connected but better to be safe tan sorry. Good luck & please let us know how he gets on.

    Angie (Stage 3 melanoma patient since 2009)

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