I’ve been waiting over 3 weeks for my results after removing a suspected melanoma. I called 1 week ago and was told it was sent to another hospital for a second opinion. Rang again this morning results weren’t back then late this afternoon just received...
Hi guys. Just went for a routine check up about some moles I have loads but got told can.only do 2 at a time!! Was sent for further pictures at a diffrent surgery and less than 24 hours later got a call saying im on 2 week pathway and now my anxiety has...
I had my dressings removed and changed yesterday. I had been warned by my surgeon that to go deep to remove all the tumour, but I wasn’t prepared for what I saw. I have a large hole in my calf which I could fit a ping pong ball into! I am so worried that...
Hi I have recently been diagnosed with stage 4 mmm I had my first of 24 monthly Opdualag infusions on Friday. I was recommended to get a port fitted as it took 5 attempts at cannulation. Has anyone else had experience of this. I can’t seem to find many...
Hi, I had my biopsy done 2 weeks ago for suspected melanoma. I’ve just rang today to ask if results are back and was told they are back but have been sent to a different hospital for a second opinion. Has anyone experienced this? I can’t decide if this...
Hi there, just wondering if anyone has experienced a recurrent nodular melanoma on their scar (from where it was first removed) and what it looked like when it first appeared. i had a grade 3b melanoma removed in 2021. Yesterday after feeling a little...
I had two melanomas removed from my right leg last week. I’ve been told I will need a WLE a skin graph and SNB in about 6 weeks. I’m still trying to process all of this and get my head around what is to come. Will this operation involve an overnight stay...
Hi, I recently had a mole removed that is suspected to be melanoma. It’s been 10 days and I’m waiting for results. Would I be contacted quicker if it was bad news? I’ve seen some people have been contacted within a week as it was bad news. How long did...
I have stage 3 melanoma of right leg(2nd one). I’ve had a WLE , skin graft and lymph node biopsy which showed cancer spread to wound site and lymph nodes. Ct scan shows no spread to organs and I have first meeting with oncologist this week. I have been...
So the dermatologist removed my melanomas this morning for more accurate staging. The biopsy suggested stage T2a and the doctor said fingers crossed it stays that way. I have 18 stitches on my shin. Which I’ve been told to be extremely careful with, she...
