Hello,
I am new to this forum.I discovered this site yesterday and I'm interested if there is anyone else on this site who has experience with oral malignant melanoma.My father in law has recently moved in with my family.He has a very large mass on his tongue.The biopsy results yielded a diagnosis of maliganant melanoma.With furthur testing we have discovered that it has spread to his hard and soft palate,his uvula and several lymph nodes in the head and neck region.He is having a peg tube inserted on Wednesday and surgery to follow the following Friday.The doctors tell us that this cancer is very rare and has a very poor prognosis.I have been the only one that has been caring for him and I'm extremely discouraged.I have received little information from all of his doctors and a little from the internet.Is there anyone out there who has any experience with this?I would welcome any insight that you may be able to give.
Thank you.