Ok, my mother in law was diagnosed with malinoma cancer and I am asking this question for her since she is very computer illiterate.
30 years ago she had a lump under her arm develope and the drs told her it was nothing to worry about, but last year it started to hurt, and Jan of this year I finally convinced her just because it was ok 30yrs ago doesn't mean it is ok now. She had a biopsy done and it was malinoma, the drs removed it and told her they got it all. Heres the wierd thing, the lump was under the skin like in her armpit area, It felt like a breast lump in there
another lump developed and they cut that one out , and did another PET scan and found cancer on the bones of her left shoulder the size of her thumb, on two vertibre in her lower back the size of marbles, another lump under her arm the size of her thumb, and two in her liver the size of a finger nail.
I was wondering if there is anyone else out there who has had this happen, what they did what treatment etc
2006-12-13 03:01:35 · 4 answers · asked by sandrarosette 4 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
Do you know what stage cancer she has? If it has metasticized (like it sounds it has) she may be as far as stage 4. My sister was diagnosed with Stage 3a melanoma. It was on her arm and had metasticized in her lymph. If her cancer has not moved to her viscera (organs) then that is very good. With it being on the bone, I'm not sure how bad that is.
My sister was 23 when she was diagnosed and now has a clean bill of health for 5 years! 5 years is the benchmark for being "in the clear". She went through treatments similar to radiation but they used a drug called interfuron (spelling?). They removed everything they could find and then treated her agressively with this drug for the next year. She had all of the same side effects (hair loss, menopausal symptoms) Had she waited much longer to get it checked, she wouldn't likely be with us today.
Your mother in law needs to be sure she is seeing very good doctors and she needs to have them explain everything to her fully. Be agressive, know your risks, and plan your attack. Above all, prayer works. Take it to the Great Physician.
2006-12-13 03:37:45 · answer #1 · answered by jhvnmt 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You seemed to be in the grip of the treatement procedures for Melanoma Cancer. I am little worried from what you have stated and it is in Stage 4. You are right for this a strict alkalian diet is suggested and it helps a lot apart from medications and theraphies given by doctor. The Diet condition will defenetely give improvement. Please Continue. Any way you should be aware of the disease and I like to explain it as I am in Medical Line: Melanoma is a disease of the skin in which cancerous cells develop in the melanocytes, the cells that produce color in the skin. Melanoma is sometimes called cutaneous melanoma or malignant melanoma. Melanoma is not the only type of skin cancer, but it is the most serious type. The top layer of the skin (the epidermis) contains three types of cells that can become cancerous: basal cells, squamous cells, and melanocytes. Basal cell cancer and squamous cell cancer, both of which are called nonmelanoma skin cancers, are much more common than melanoma. Melanoma, which starts in the melanocytes, is less common but more serious and difficult to treat than the other two types. Melanoma usually occurs in adults, but it may occasionally be found in children and adolescents. The cancer usually develops in an existing mole or as a new mole on the skin. Men most often get melanoma on the trunk (the area of the body between the shoulders and hips) or on the head or neck, and women most often get melanoma on the arms and legs. In rare cases, it can develop in parts of the body not covered by the skin, such as the eyes, mouth, large intestine, or vagina. Melanoma is curable if it is found early. However, unlike other forms of skin cancer, it can spread very quickly to other parts of the body through the blood or the lymph system. As a result, it accounts for nearly 79 percent of skin cancer deaths, even though it comprises only 4 percent of skin cancer cases. The number of new cases of melanoma is increasing in the United States. The American Cancer Society estimated that 47,700 would be diagnosed in the year 2000. Best of Luck
2016-05-23 17:51:03 · answer #2 · answered by Cheryl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My cousin had melanoma. He recieved chemo. and has beat it! Hang in there!
2006-12-13 03:11:36 · answer #3 · answered by hllyrch 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Surgery as soon as possible
Metastasis occur very soon!!
2006-12-13 03:09:32 · answer #4 · answered by maussy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋