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I have had vulvar melanoma and had surgery. The edges are not clear. They are currently watching a lymph node as it is lighting up on PET Scan. I have psoriatic arthritis, fibromyalgia and IBS. All they say is I need to heal and then have more surgery. Any one go through these kind of things?

August 11, 2025
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Research has shown connections between autoimmune conditions and melanoma. Specifically, psoriasis has been studied extensively, with genetic research showing that people with certain psoriasis-related genetic mutations may have an increased chance of developing melanoma.

It's important to give your body time to heal Show Full Answer

Research has shown connections between autoimmune conditions and melanoma. Specifically, psoriasis has been studied extensively, with genetic research showing that people with certain psoriasis-related genetic mutations may have an increased chance of developing melanoma.

It's important to give your body time to heal between surgeries, as your doctors suggest. This helps reduce complications and improves surgical outcomes. Many MyMelanomaTeam members manage multiple health conditions alongside their melanoma treatment. When dealing with lymph node involvement, doctors often need to monitor closely and may recommend additional surgeries once healing has occurred.

Some melanoma treatments can affect joint health and cause muscle pain, which may need to be carefully managed alongside existing conditions. Working closely with your healthcare team to coordinate care across all your conditions is essential.

August 11, 2025
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I have RA with melanoma.

September 16, 2025

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