Hi,
I had a stage 1b melanoma removed from my calf last year (June-August for main treatment). In the last week I've noticed 2 raised bumps appear very close to the WLE scar - and they look very similar to the original lesion I had that evolved into a melanoma (amelanotic, so not a darker mole like most). Obviously I've booked in for an appointment with the same GP who sorted my initial excision (pre WLE & SLNB at hospital), but that check up is not for another week or so. I'm not stressed about this change as if it is some sort of recurrence I'm pretty sure we are on to it quite early. However I am curious if any others here have had a recurrence at the original site, and if so how far away from the WLE scar was it? These 2 lesions are still very small but definitely new and approximately 1cm from the WLE scar line.
Thanks!
I too was diagnosed with an amelanotic melanoma, although mine was nearly 8 years ago now and, thankfully, it hasn't recurred.
I wanted to pop on to say that you shouldn't need to start the referral process from scratch again. As an existing melanoma patient you should have been given the contact details of a skin cancer nurse specialist (SCNS) who is your first point of contact if you're worried about a recurrence or find something on your skin that you're worries about. I have had to contact mine a couple of times over the years and have been in front of the consultant a few days later. Do give yours a call after the Bank Holiday and hopefully you'll get to see your consultant within a few days.
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Ah, sorry! I didn't realise you were in new Zealand, although I should have done from your username.
Anne x
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That's great to hear that the bumps have gone but I agree that we need to be extra vigilant.
Take care
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