I am fair skinned and have always liked the sun, in fact, my skin looked so much better with a light tan. I've always had moles and kept a check on them but there was one on my shoulder that I saw every day. I didn't notice it changing much.... until I did.
Had it removed three weeks ago and it was a melanoma, just a 1b level. I have been offered a sentinel lymph node biopsy with wide local excision. Apparently it will be a while before this can go ahead, but I have to make the decision if I want it... I don't feel like I know if I want it or not, I'm not qualified to make these decisions. The possible side effects of the operation are quite scary, but it's quite scary not knowing if it might have spread as well....
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