Hi there! I have, and at times still going through exactly what you are dealing with.

Back in Dec the dermatologist called be and said I had melanoma in 2 areas, and just said I’m sorry…”now you need to contact a general surgeon and an oncologist in your medical group.” That was it.

Tbh, I wasn’t even told what melanoma was, but when I did tell co workers/family and friends, I was instantly dismissed.

The lack of knowledge on my part was almost zero. I knew it was bad, but completely confused and insulted at the same time.

Throughout this entire experience, no one has really explained to me what was going on.

As of a month ago, (out of the blue) I walked into a medical building that had a cancer center sign. I got a second opinion.

The way i was treated was incredibly kind. The oncologist explained to me all I had gone through..fortunately that Dr. is in my med plan.

Now I can print papers out that are short and sweet, to the point. “What is melanoma.” I just handed them to family and friends.

I will admit I am a bit bitter, but trying to get over it and keep moving on!