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Groin lymph node dissection melanoma reoccurence

Sarahlou43
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Unfortunately I found out the melanoma has returned. Stage 3 and located just in left groin lymph nodes. 

I have previously had wle and slnb and 1 years immunotherapy which finished exactly 1 year. 

I'm booked for groin lymph node dissection of just left side in 4 weeks time. I understand the op and what happens but I'd like some advice for post-op. What can I do to prepare? What things will be seful in hospital? I know lymphoedma is a strong possibility. How can I manage that?  Its all quite overwhelming and emotional getting my head around this again but I know I cope better when I know much as I can so I'm prepared. Any advice is welcome  Thank you  .

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    Sorry to hear your melanoma has returned and have to have surgery. I am in almost the same position as you and see the surgeon on Monday. I had a toe removed with melanoma 3 yrs ago, also 2 lymph nodes that were ok, now after a biopsy I fear the cancer has returned. I am scared of Lymphoedma and before I commit to any form of treatment I am intending to ask where else the cancer may have travelled to.

    I shall follow your post with interest and hope you get some helpful advice.

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    I'm so sorry your facing this also.  Yes good to ask lots of information. I have a very informative and patient surgeon who confirmed everything and run through the whole op and all side effects issues that may possibly arise. He showed me my scans so I knew there was no cancer elsewhere except in my groin. He also gave me lots of positive encouragement in saying I'm young (I'm not, I'm 46!) Fit healthy with no other issues and that I should recover well.  My biggest fear is also the lymphodema but I've spent some time researching and printing off massages to drain fluid, compression clothing, techniques to manage it and local lymphoedma clinics to contact. So I feel armed and ready. I've heard you can be referred to lymphodema clinic at 6 weeks post surgery  so I fully intend on getting all the help I need to get through this and hopefully out the other side..... again!!!  I too will keep an eye on your posts and hope you stay well. Xxx

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    I'm so sorry your facing this also.  Yes good to ask lots of information. I have a very informative and patient surgeon who confirmed everything and run through the whole op and all side effects issues that may possibly arise. He showed me my scans so I knew there was no cancer elsewhere except in my groin. He also gave me lots of positive encouragement in saying I'm young (I'm not, I'm 46!) Fit healthy with no other issues and that I should recover well.  My biggest fear is also the lymphodema but I've spent some time researching and printing off massages to drain fluid, compression clothing, techniques to manage it and local lymphoedma clinics to contact. So I feel armed and ready. I've heard you can be referred to lymphodema clinic at 6 weeks post surgery  so I fully intend on getting all the help I need to get through this and hopefully out the other side..... again!!!  I too will keep an eye on your posts and hope you stay well. Xxx

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