I have just had a marginal mandibulecomy on right bottom side to remove mucosal melanoma found on my gums there. The MD says this is very rare and that I should not pay attention to information on oral cancer or melanoma. He says it is so rare there are very few resources or studies available. I have asked him to send me any information he might have. I am wondering if anyone else has this diagnosis and any ideas on where to find reliable information. Thanks.


Kidney Transplant 9/13. Immuno suppessed due to anti rejection medication. Dx: 7/13 Mucosal melanoma on gums below teeth on right lower side. 7/26/13 right marginal mandibulectomy w/ adjacent tissue transfer. Clear margins. Referred to medical and radiation oncologist re possible chemo/radiation