Melanoma Skin cancer question???

When you have melanoma skin cancer on your arm....how easy is it to pass on to your lymph nodes in your arm? also if it is growing now under the skin surface, does that mean it is going through metastasis??? i just got diagnosed today and i would like to know. thankyou
Melanoma Skin cancer question???
I was recently diagnosed with stage IIb melanoma cancer. You have brought up the big issue, has it invaded the lymph nodes yet?. You will have surgery to cut out the melanoma, and perhaps the lymph nodes. After the biopsy, your oncologist will address a game plan at that time for any treatments that maybe required.








Stage IA: The 5-year survival rate is around 99%. The 10-year survival is around 97%.
Melanoma Skin cancer question???
Your guess is as good as anyone elses. Get it cut out ASAP and work from that point. Good luck - and as lame as it sounds - you should try not to worry, it just doesn't do any good.
Reply:well i had a malignant melanoma on my back and had it removed which left a deep scar,i have all the checkups on the lymph nodes ie neck,under arms stomach,groin every four months now it used to be every two months that was four years ago you should ask as much questions as you want,but you can get loads of info on here,good luck anyway