Detroit News: Dr. Roach: Patient with superficial spreading melanoma asks for guidance Dear Dr. Roach: I was recently diagnosed with superficial spreading melanoma.

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I had a wide excision and was told to follow up with a dermatologist. The dermatologist says to follow up every six months ... Early refers to a point in time that occurs before a specified time, event, or expected occurrence. It can also refer to something near the beginning or at the initial stage of a period or process.

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