Hi. I was diagnosed with stage 1B melanoma in February this year. Referred for WLE and SLNB in March. The SLNB failed so I didn’t get the reassurance that the melanoma hadn’t spread to lymph nodes. I had my first follow up in June and the consultant advised I would be seen every 4 months (next appointment scheduled for October at my local hospital). I thought follow ups would be every 3 months for 3 years then 6 monthly for the next 2 years before being discharged so was a little confused. Have just found these guidelines https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng14/chapter/recommendations#follow-up-after-treatment-for-melanoma which seem to say different follow up treatment altogether including offering ultrasound at follow ups and less frequent clinic appointments. Anyone able to clarify? Thanks xx
Yes, it does look like the guidelines have changed Tinkerbell. I've just come to the end of my 5 years of follow-up.
Edit - I had a link to the NICE guidelines, so that I could add it in replies, but that's no longer available. I suppose they monitor outcomes and have decided that the new guidelines are more appropriate.
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