Hi all,
I have just had a second wide excision and skin graft due to malignant melanoma. I have had clear results from my CT scan and it's all looking good. I will have the dressing removed on Wednesday after 2 weeks. Trouble is it looks horrendous to me. It is on my lower leg and looks like an open wound as the skin is so thin. You can see my leg muscle.
I feel so vulnerable without a dressing to protect it and…
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