After lots of delays have now been diagnosed with a malignant melanoma to the heel which has Breslan depth of 8.5 mm. Waiting for wide excision, plastic surgery and sentinel lymph biopsy. They will be cutting quite a lot out of my heel.
It was not a typical mole - no colour at all etc. It began from a small freckle. Just a lump that grew. This may explain why the dermatologist did not request a biopsy over a year ago. I understand that the diagnosis may be difficult and on occasion a melanoma can mimic a clear cell sarcoma. After all the missed opportunities to avoid the treatment I want to be certain I that nothing is missed.
I have had scans to torso and head and these appear OK. I cannot understand why scan to the legs generally and the foot in particular were not requested to inform the surgeons ahead of surgery. Is this normal?
I have also read about a FISH test. Would there be any merit in this being done? My consultant is on holiday and really must stop looking on the internet!
