I had my melanoma WLE and SLNB on my right calf back in 2022. I had a skin graft which I found a bit hard at first but now I forget it's even there. About 2 months ago I noticed a bump near my scar. I got in contact with my lovely cancer nurse who...
Hello all I'm new here. I saw my GP Monday about an existing mole which has grown, bled and got crusty. There’s also a new mole like growth next to it. The GP took photos using a magnifying glass and sent them for advice to dermatology service. They...
So I met with the cancer nurse today. She was lovely but talked about me living with cancer and it really shook me, I kept thinking that can’t be me surely, am I that person? Reality hit home today. Anyway I’m getting a PET scan next week. I feel very...
I got my results from a lesion removal and they said it was melanoma malugnum in situ and was excised. It was early stage and completely cut out. Why are they taking more out and will I need radiotherapy.
Ive been told today the melanoma is stage 2TA but a “micro dot” was found so this means it is now stage 3. Dermatologist has now recommended a PET CT and a brain CT. I’ve no idea when I will be able to get these scans or why I need them. Does anyone know...
Hi all, I'm new to the community and wanted some advice from people who may have already been through the process. I was initally diagnosed with stage 2A but following my wider excision and sentinel lymph node biopsy, I've had a letter to state that...
Hi, just wondering if anyone can share any experiences of the following, after ordinary treatments have been exhausted: TIL or T Cell therapy abroad molecular profiling compassionate use trials thanks so much in advance x
HI all, 4 weeks after my wife's biopsy she received a call today asking her to attend an appointment this Thursday to discuss the results. I'm assuming that there wouldn't be a need for a face to face appointment for this if it wasn't Melanoma....
Hi all, had a biopsy on a mole 5 weeks ago, has been confirmed as Lentigo Malinga, saw the consultant today, next step is to remove all the mole with a narrow margin due to location of mole. For this then to be tested to make sure no invasive melanoma...
I had a melanoma on my foot removed nearly 3 years ago followed by a WLE and removal of 2 lymph nodes in my groin, followed by 12 months of immunotherapy. At my last quarterly scan I was told there was something unexplained in my lung.I then had a full...
