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What Are The Chances Of The Reoccurrence Of Melanoma?

I have been diagnosed with 0 Stage Melanoma Insite 2 on my bottom lip. Four years I had an operation on my lip for the same problem. The Dr. removed the area of my lip that was a problem and took skin from the inside of my mouth to construct a new bottom lip. Now I have the same diagnoses as before. Is it possible for the skin on the inside of my mouth could have created the new problem?
Mon, 3 Jun 2019
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Radiation Oncologist,  's  Response
Hi,

Melanoma is the cancer of the skin that has been known for recurring, however, to comment on your doubt, I would like to know the details of previous surgery, sometimes if some cells are left behind then they may give rise to recurrence in future.

However, since its been 4 years from your last surgery, I am assuming it was a good surgery and this is just an unfortunate recurrence that may be seen in 10-15% of individuals.
This recurrence is usually not related to new skin that has been placed.

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

Regards,
Dr. Jatin Bhatia, Radiation Oncologist
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What Are The Chances Of The Reoccurrence Of Melanoma?

Hi, Melanoma is the cancer of the skin that has been known for recurring, however, to comment on your doubt, I would like to know the details of previous surgery, sometimes if some cells are left behind then they may give rise to recurrence in future. However, since its been 4 years from your last surgery, I am assuming it was a good surgery and this is just an unfortunate recurrence that may be seen in 10-15% of individuals. This recurrence is usually not related to new skin that has been placed. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Jatin Bhatia, Radiation Oncologist