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August 1, 2012 at 11:00 pm #20521
krissy424
ParticipantListening to the Webinar about pathology made me rethink a few things. It was excellent and I’ll have a couple of questions as soon as i have time to view it a second time and go over a couple of points made. Wonderful doctor and easy to follow considering the topic. The doctor that did my studies after the deep shave bx has the credentials below.
Board Certification
Anatomic Pathology, 1988
Dermatopathology, 1989
Education
M.D. Harvard Medical School, 1983
Ph. D., Harvard University (Anatomy; Cell Biology), 1983
Specialty Training
Internship and Residency:
Anatomic Pathology, Brigham & Womens’s Hospital, Boston, 1983-85
Dermatopathology, Massachusettes General Hospital (MGH), Boston, 1985-86
Senior Resident in Dermatopathology, MGH, Boston, 1986-87
Professional Memberships
American Society for Cell Biology
Society of Investigative Dermatology
American Society of Dermatopathology
American Society of Investigative Pathology
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I feel I was in very good hands with the first pathology reading.
The doctor who did the pathology after the Wide Excision is from Australia.
He’s NOT a Dermatopathologist at all.
Board Certification
Anatomic and Clinical Pathology 2001
Hematopathology 2002
I’m not sure if i just forget about it since i have a great prognosis, or if i should have the Wide Excision slides checked by a Dermatopathologist . I am paying cash out of pocket for all my medical care, otherwise i would not hesitate. The first path report was in the neighborhood of 700.00. The second path, i am waiting on the bill.
Thanks for any advice. Kris
August 1, 2012 at 11:30 pm #55734cohanja
ParticipantIs this to get another opinion on the initial biopsy slides or the WLE excision material ? Was there a question with the WLE excision as to whether it was positive or negative for melanoma? August 2, 2012 at 11:03 am #55735Catherine Poole
KeymasterI believe your original pathology is what is most crucial and having it read by an expert. The wide excision rarely shows anything. But if you are concerned, you could have the first pathologist review those slides too. August 2, 2012 at 6:05 pm #55736krissy424
ParticipantCatherine posted: Quote:I believe your original pathology is what is most crucial and having it read by an expert. The wide excision rarely shows anything. But if you are concerned, you could have the first pathologist review those slides too.
Thank you, thank you!
This is exactly what i wanted to do, but was questioning my judgment do to my limited experience with melanoma. i will have to wait a month or two to make the request, but know it will give me the peace of mind needed. This was the first time since my experience began that the emotions hit me. May seem like a little thing, but I so appreciate your view, Catherine.
Kris
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