Come Undone

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FormerMember

9 Dec 2010

I'm about 48 hours into my Cancer experience. I was told on the 7 December 2010 that the lymph node they removed was a melanoma. I had suspected I had Lymphoma but now I'm not sure which is worse.

It's heart stopping and devastating at first. But yesterday I saw the Dermatologist who seemed reassuring. 2 new holes in my body. They took the least perfect looking moles to send to the lab, even though they didn't appear to be suspect under close examination. They conference call with Southampton General has resulted in them ordering a PET scan for me in Guildford and after that it's more surgery to remove other affected nodes.

Waiting is just as hard as not knowing.

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FormerMember over 14 years ago

As an existing melanoma patient, when a lump popped up in my groin, I hoped it was lymphoma! But it wasn't.

Good luck with the scan, I hope it's clear.

Marsha x
FormerMember over 14 years ago

Thanks Marsha, I literally just had a call offering me an appointment for CT Scan next Wednesday so hopefully that'll be useful :) x
FormerMember over 14 years ago

Wow! That's good! I waited over a month for my CT after my first recurrence! Things happened much faster when I remembered I had private medical cover through work!

Scans are a novel experience ;)
FormerMember over 14 years ago

Hi Alien,

Your right mate the waiting is the problem. But wait until you get your results back and you will have a better idea what lies ahead. All the best and good luck.

Take care and be safe Sarsfield.xx
FormerMember over 14 years ago

Hi Allen,

You are not alone mate, and have come to the right place for support and any help or guidance you might need.

I know only too well what you will be thinking and feeling right now, and as you say the waiting around is the worst thing.

All the best & good luck, come here often it does help.

Pauli.............
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