Erica, I can understand your need to find someone who has been through the same thing. Sounds as if that is going to be hard to do. However, the surgery should be similar to what we all expereince here. I had a tumour that extended to my gum and meant I had teeth out and a bit shaved off the bone with a flap from my forearm to patch it.

I hear from many sources that melanoma responds well to immunotherapy although the treatment is the the trial stage. Has that been mentioned? Can you ask?

Best wishes for this process. It's very hard to come to terms with but cancer can happen just about anywhere. You will all feel better when you have a plan of action.

Maureenx