Hi, I am new to the community. My partner has just last week been diagnosed with melanoma. We only know about it as it has spread to his lymph node which has been growing since April. I am really frightened and scared of what to expect for my partner. I am worried the doctors won't be able to treat it as it has been there growing since April. My partner is having a PET scan next week, but waiting for this, and then the results is terrifying. Does anyone have any similar experience with this? Does anyone know what can be done and the likelihood of being able to resolve this. I am so worried. We have 4 children between us and I am finding it so hard to stay positive.
Hi there
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Sorry, I pressed reply too quickly! I see you've already joined our supportive Melanoma group and received a reply.
The "New to the Community group" is like a reception area where we signpost new members to join the group relevant to the cancer. You've already found where to post and will now get support and advice for your partner's journey.
Sending hugs, B x
Macmillan Support Line - 0808 808 00 00, 7 days a week between 8am-8pm
"Never lose hope. Storms make people stronger and never last forever” - Roy T Bennett
You're very welcome. Read through some of the threads in the Melanoma group and just click on reply to any that interest you. There's no etiquette, just support from others members with a wealth of experience.
It’s always helpful to others if you write a little something (or a lot) about yourself and your partnersjourney to date. You can enter it into your profile (click on your username and select “Profile”) It’s helpful to other members with a similar diagnosis who can then hopefully answer your questions. It also means that you don't have to keep writing the same thing over and over. You can amend or update it at any time.
To find more information covering diagnosis and treatments there are pages covering most types of cancers which can be found on our Online Information and Support Section.
Macmillan Support Services also offer lots of information, support, financial guidance or just someone to listen. It’s free to call 0808 808 0000. Most services are available 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week. Have a look by Clicking here to see what is available and we also have our Ask an Expert section, but do allow two to three working days for replies from our expert team.
Hugs B xx
Macmillan Support Line - 0808 808 00 00, 7 days a week between 8am-8pm
"Never lose hope. Storms make people stronger and never last forever” - Roy T Bennett
