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If U Diagnosed With Melanoma In Early Stages If Its Cut Out During Surgery Does It End The Chances Of More Coming Back

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Hilton Head Island, SC
April 6
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A MyMelanomaTeam Member

The answer is NO. Very likely to come back. Especially if it is near a major blood source. I had a tumor in my right lung. Removed with 2" margins. I began opdivo and five months later had tumors on my right kidney and liver. Yervoy was added and I was cancer free in 6 months.

April 22
A MyMelanomaTeam Member

Good question. Anyone?

April 21
A MyMelanomaTeam Member

Thank you for asking that question. I was wondering the exact thing.

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