Dermatology appointment and update

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Went to the dermatology appointment today.  I asked for my staging.  This is pT4b or Stage 2c in normal terms.  

They then had a look at all the moles on my body and those I thought were dodgy weren’t but she found a suspicious one on my back.  She took a photo and even, I, not a doctor can see it’s not right.  I suppose it’s good to have the all round check up.  I’m booked in for that one off on 06/11.  

They will be scheduling another CT as the last one I had was August.  

From the staging, I guess I’ll be getting immunotherapy.  

  • I was a 2B and would not have been offered any immunotherapy or BRAF medication, but unfortunately, a lymph node was positive, so now I am a 3C. I saw my oncologist, and I am due to start BRAF medication next week. I wish you all the best

  • Hi Mel, was your melanoma cutaneous or mucosal.  I should’ve been more specific.  

  • Hi 

    I had stage 2 non ulcerated melanoma mole that was 2.3 on the breslow score  and had wider excision and node removal both clear I didn’t have immunotherapy just check every 3 months for 3 years I was diagnosed after 12 week wait from initial removal then 4 week wait for node removal and wider excision that was in June so I don’t think everyone is given immunotherapy unless it’s spread 

    Good luck hope all other treatments go well 

    CMK