Hi all
Was wondering if anyone had some advice to calm my nerves.
Brief history - had melanoma stage 3 on lower left back in 2007. Slnb performed but did watch and wait
had recurrence in left groin nodes in 2019 - total left inguinal and pelvic lymph node removal followed by 1 year of dab/tram
small melanoma removed from right flank 2021
lymph node flare up - melanoma right flank lymph nodes sept 2022
ipi/Nivo combo started Sept 2022
clear head and neck scan Jan, April & Aug 2023
i had a lump appear on right side of my head in Jan 22 but was told by plastics team not to worry. It kept growing. I saw the actual consultant in Aug 23 who said I should have it removed.
my oncologist has just called me to confirm that it’s another melanoma, 5.4mm depth….I’m so devastated. She said that as my scans were clear I shouldn’t worry too much. I’m worried that it’s creeping up my body. I’m still on the Nivo and I’m so grateful it’s seemingly working but not sure how worried I should be about getting yet another melanoma.
any thoughts? Thank you
Hi Tinktoo
I'm sorry to read that you've recently had another melanoma removed and I can understand what a worrying time this must be for you.
As I don't have the experience you're looking for, I thought I'd respond so it pushes your post back to the top of the discussion list.
((hugs))
"Never regret a day in your life, good days give you happiness, bad days give you experience"
