The last few months have been the ride of my life. In Feb I went to the doctors with a an itchy mole on my back,I couldn't see it, my boyfriend pointed it out that i was scratching it. I knew in the back of my mind what it was.
As soon as I heard the Words Melanoma, Cancer and the local Cancer hospital I knew it was serious. I had a further excision after the initial removal and lymph nodes removed. After 7 weeks wait I got the all clear.
I thought I would feel relief, and I did a little, but I don't feel quite right in myself. Is that normal.?
I feel like the time has gone past in a blur, and I haven't really dealt with any of the emotions I have been feeling. I have lost all the confidence I did have, the view of my body has completely changed, and I feel anxious and emotional all the time.
People around don't seem to understand and keep telling me it's over and I'm done now. It's changed my life.
Hi VJ8 and welcome to the Online Community but I am sorry to hear about your diagnoses. I can understand your feelings as navigating the cancer journey can be such a stressful and challenging time but getting support from others who are dealing with the ‘exact same' cancer type can help a lot.
The Community is actually divided into dedicated Support Groups (Discussion Rooms) so can I recommend you consider joining and posting in our dedicated Melanoma support group. This group is a safe place to talk to others with a similar diagnosis, treatment experience, to ask questions and get support.
You may also find our general Life after cancer group helpful as well.
To join a group first click on the “Bold Links” I have created above then once the group page opens click on “Click to Join” when the black banner appears or “Join” under “Group Tools” (this all depends on the device you are using)
You can then put up your own post when you’re ready by clicking “+new” or “+” in the top right next to the group title. You can copy and paste the text from this post into your new post. You can also scroll through other members posts and click “Reply” to get involved.
It’s a challenging time for you so you may want to use the Macmillan Support Line is open 8am-8pm (timings may differ across services) 7 days a week on 0808 808 00 00. This service provides cancer information, practical information, emotional support, benefits/financial guidance or just a listening ear.
Talking to people face to face can be very helpful so do check to see if you have any Local Macmillan Support in your area, do also check for a local Maggie's Centre as these folks are amazing.
Do get back to me if you need further help navigating the community.
