I was diagnosed with this type of melanoma several years ago. Apparently it is quite rare and I am not aware of anyone else who has this type of melanoma. The melanoma appears on the palms of the hands or the soles of the feet. I have it on my right foot. I have had numerous skin grafts over the years but it still reappears either within the graft or on the edges. I believe there has not been a lot of research into this type of cancer because of its rarity. Normally with melanoma a wide excision would be performed,. The cancer is on my big toe , so it is not possible for the surgeon to perform a wide excision. There has been talk of amputating the toe but I have resisted that as it would seriously affect my balance and mobility.
i wonder if anyone might have any knowledge or experience of this type of skin cancer?
Lillibet
Hi Potte. Good to hear from you. I will let you know how it goes when I see the consultant. I am expecting he will probably suggest another skin graft. Please don’t think that will happen with you, sounds like you’ve had a proper wide excision, which they can’t do on a big toe! It’s 10 years since my diagnosis - find it hard to believe the melanoma is still in situ after all that time. I have been feeling very tired so saw my GP recently and she has arranged for me to have a ct scan in a weeks time to check if there is evidence of the cancer having spread.
I am keeping my fingers and toes crossed for you to get good news when your results come through. Re the bleeding you are seein, I often saw a little blood and some oozing from the wound, especially after the stitches were taken out. I sometimes saw the nurse at my GP practice and she checked the wound and changed the dressing. Doing that might help put your mind at rest? will you have another appointment at the hospital to discuss your results when they come in?
Take it easy if you can and be kind to yourself
