Dave's case was presented to MD Anderson's Melanoma Multidisciplinary Conference on Monday 9/9/13. At this conference, there were melanoma surgeons, oncologists, pathologists, radiation oncologists and radiologists. The purpose was to discuss the best treatment plan whether it be surgery, adjuvant systemic treatment, or observation. To date, we have not heard the results, but we've been told Dr. Ross, Dave's surgeon, will be in contact with him 'early next week' hopefully the evening of Monday 9/16 or Tuesday 9/17.
As I mentioned in the previous post, Dave was tentatively scheduled for another lymphadenectomy on 9/20, but that date has been removed from the online schedule.
Dave is not now scheduled to see Dr. Ross until February for a 6-month follow up of his lymphadenectomy. We are assuming there will be no further surgery, at least for awhile, but we don't know for sure.
In the meantime, Dave has an appointment with his Savannah oncologist tomorrow, to discuss the results of his last surgery, and learn what this doctor recommends for treatment.
Hopefully, we will get the phone call from Dr. Ross on Monday or Tuesday. We're waiting...
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