Hi everyone, I had a mole removed in Feb 2023, turned out to be malignant, had section taken out July 2023 and SLNB found evidence of spread to lymph node. Went on monthly adjutant Nivo, all scans clear. Felt like i was in a reasonably good place. Noticed a lump on my neck 2 or 3 months ago, had CT scan then MRI scan of liver shows 2 masses. Oncoligist made the news sound grave. I am going to go on Dab/Tram. Is anyone able to report good progress on these please? Also, do they completely knock you out or will I be able to carry on working. I have an easy desk job which i would like to continue. I feel so stressed and anxious all the time now.
Hi PK1 and a very warm welcome to the Community but sorry to hear about your diagnoses and the journey you have been in.
Navigating the cancer journey can be such a stressful and challenging time but getting support from people who have walked the ‘exact same' cancer journey can help a lot. (I have a completely different cancer).
This New to Community area is like our reception desk where we look to try and direct you to the best part of the Community for you to get support. The Community is actually divided into dedicated Support Groups (Discussion Rooms)…….. but I do see that you have already joined our dedicated Melanoma and Secondary Liver Cancer support groups. These groups are safe places to talk to others with a similar diagnosis, treatment experience, to ask questions and get support.
To connect in with the group please click on the links below…….
…… then once the group pages open you can introduce yourself by putting up your very own post by clicking [+ Create new post] or [ + ] in the top right of the group page.
You can copy and paste the text from this post into your new post.
You may find it helpful to call the Macmillan Support Line 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 and give support to all the family.
Do get back to me if you need further help navigating the community……. in the meantime all the very best,
