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ammebarb · 01-27-2013, 12:19 PM

Well, the genetic test results came in the mail yesterday. They weren't as good as I'd hoped. Genetic changes on number 3 and number 8 chromosome indicate that I have a significant risk of metastasis (50% from 2 to 5 years). I have an appointment with an ocular melanoma oncologist at Univ. of Penn. on May 1, unless I can get in when I am back to Philly to see the surgeons who implanted my plaque. The plan is usually to be prescribed an adjuvant oral chemo, but I will need to just wait to see what is recommended. This news was difficult, but not totally unexpected.....all the online stats give that number and I am trying to think that if there is a 50% chance of recurrence, there is a 50% chance of non-recurrence too. I have hugely appreciated your prayers and support, and ask that you will continue to pray for me. You are all in my prayers every night.

Barb A.

01-27-2013, 12:19 PM	#91
ammebarb Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 508	Re: New Battle Well, the genetic test results came in the mail yesterday. They weren't as good as I'd hoped. Genetic changes on number 3 and number 8 chromosome indicate that I have a significant risk of metastasis (50% from 2 to 5 years). I have an appointment with an ocular melanoma oncologist at Univ. of Penn. on May 1, unless I can get in when I am back to Philly to see the surgeons who implanted my plaque. The plan is usually to be prescribed an adjuvant oral chemo, but I will need to just wait to see what is recommended. This news was difficult, but not totally unexpected.....all the online stats give that number and I am trying to think that if there is a 50% chance of recurrence, there is a 50% chance of non-recurrence too. I have hugely appreciated your prayers and support, and ask that you will continue to pray for me. You are all in my prayers every night. Barb A.