Getting concerned now

  • Advanced melonoma - Post op.Lymphendectomy

    FormerMember
    FormerMember

    My partner had his op on 23rd July. They were only able to remove 2 of the nodes. (They had planned to remove 4) he was discharged less than 24 hrs later into my care. None of his wounds were dressed. He had no disharge information (no post operative care) we are now waiting to hear about any follow up treatment. Is this "normal".

  • Confusion - getting concerned

    FormerMember
    FormerMember

    My partner goes in hospital on Friday for a lymphendectomy. He has had melonoma outside the body for the past 5 years on and off. The news that it had spread to the inside left me with a feeling in the pit of my stomach I cant explain. I have read many stories on here about this operation but none about follow up treatment or possible outcomes. We havent been told anything other than the biopsies and CT scan show it has…