Evening all,
I was diagnosed with melanoma in 2020 and had 2 operations to remove the thing, along with some Lymph Nodes for further testing. Happily, at the minute, everything's ok.
I've kind of ignored it for the last 18months, but it's just sunk in that if I don't take care of things, it could show up again. You may find me asking for some advice and reassurance in the months to come.
Looking forward to some friendly advice and support.
Many thanks,
H.
Hi and a warm welcome to the Online Community although I am so sorry to hear about your Melanoma diagnosis.
A cancer diagnosis can be stressful and challenging in so many ways but I do hope you will find the community a safe place to get support and ask your questions especially looking at how to navigate life forward.
The New to Community is like our reception desk where we can signpost you to our various cancer support groups and other services. I see that you have joined our Skin cancer group, Can I also recommend that you consider joining our supportive Melanoma group. These are safe places to talk to others who may have a similar diagnosis, treatment experience, to ask questions and get support.
If you'd like to connect in with a group click on the Green (Bold) link I have created above. Then once the group page opens click on the black banner that says [click to join] at the bottom, or the [Join]button under "Group tools."
You can then introduce yourself by putting up a ‘new post’ by clicking in the box near the top right with + New or + (Depending on the device you are using) and you are ready to go.
You could copy and paste the text from this post into your new post and as always you can reply to existing ‘Discussions’ by click [reply].
The Macmillan Support Line is open 8am-8pm (timings may differ across services) 7 days a week on 0808 808 00 00 or via Webchat and Email too. This service provides cancer information, practical information, emotional support, benefits/financial guidance or just a listening ear and our Cancer Nurse Team in our Ask an Expert section helpful but do allow a few working days for a reply.
Talking to people face to face when on a cancer journey (patient or family) can be very helpful but during these strange times it’s not that available but do check to see if any Local Macmillan Support in your area has opened up. Do also check out for a local Maggie's Centre in your area as these folks are amazing and provide support for all the family.
Always around if you need further help in navigating the community.
All the very best.
