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Can A Lump On The Collarbone Be A Sign Of Melanoma?

I was diagnosed with melanoma in 2008 and it was cut out completely, - I have been free of cancer since then. Recently I have been tired without knowing why and have had swelling in Lymph Nodes on my left side - right above my collarbone. My melanoma was on the shoulder, close to that. I am maybe reading too much into this, - but this makes me scared that my melanoma is coming back.

posted on Sun, 21 Dec 2014

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Thu, 14 Mar 2019 Answered on

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General Surgeon, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel's Response

Hello,

* There can be a possible recurrence of the melanoma in form of present lymph node enlargement as mets or else.
* Immediate consultation with an oncologist and getting a biopsy of the current lesion is most advisable to get earliest recovery and cure.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon

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Can A Lump On The Collarbone Be A Sign Of Melanoma?

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