WLE on shin and skin graft

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Dr has taken 5 biopsies from large lesion on my calf which has been there for 8 years ( I was told previously it was nothing to worry about) Dr suspects melanoma and said WLE and significant skin graft will probably be required. Absolutely terrified now. 

can anyone please let me know what there experience of this is,

thanks

  • Mine was a long time ago it was my first one I also had one in my neck . I was told it’s unusual to have two so far apart . I had a skin graft . I opted to have local for my op on both  . My skin graft failed but it did. heal in a more unsightly way. I’d rather that than a melanoma . I was in Frenchay but that’s gone now . Make sure you go to every check up after that’s important . I still have checks and scans now I am what they call stable . Honestly I was as nervous as you . I also was told mine , in the drs words . I’m not concerned about that . I said well I am . She said let me have another look . . To  then  I am concerned to . I am very concerned . If I hadn’t pushed it I would have been in a much worse place . I would have left thinking like you it’s ok . 
    Glad you are getting sorted I was unlucky with my skin graft I am sure yours will be just fine . It sounds like they have caught it in good time . Mine also had been on my leg for years . The one in my neck I hadn’t even gone about ..when I walked in she said I see you’ve come about the one on you neck I said no have I got one on my neck . The cancer nurses  know what they are looking for .i wish you all the best keep us updated 

  • Thank you for telling me about your experience, I hope you continue to keep well.