tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12731070.post115283635092571625..comments2009-07-11T05:42:16.949-06:00Comments on Tiffany's Melanoma Foundation Blog: Dermatologists don't get no respectDan Shargelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07183893324414321134noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12731070.post-1153445730821393752006-07-20T19:35:00.000-06:002006-07-20T19:35:00.000-06:00It also took us 3 weeks to get an appointment, but...It also took us 3 weeks to get an appointment, but when we finally went in, the dermatologist said it was "probably nothing," and we waited another 2 weeks for the biopsy results. I have nothing but respect for him... but I do think dermotologists need to be better versed in their ABCD's too, and that we do need to be our own biggest advocates for faster appointments and results. <BR/><BR/>I also found my husband's melanoma (on his back), and am a firm believer that nomatter what the self exam (you know what I'm saying) it's good to have a partner help if possible! We always tend to think "owwww, it's nothing" on ourselves.<BR/><BR/>Waiting always sucks, but not knowing is worse!!Amberhttp://www.myspace.com/amberwadeynoreply@blogger.com