Hi everyone, My mum's been stage four since October 2023 and is currently doing really well in terms of her mental and physical health. She has no outwards signs of cancer and has gone back to work and is really active. Today we got the results of her...
I was diagnosed with Melanoma grade 1a a few weeks ago. My question is can the results be wrong. I am just worried as I have been feeling unwell for some time . Flu like symptoms glands sore on m neck fatigued brain fog gastro issues bowel issues pains...
Hi there, I re cently wrote a post on the BCC forum, but I'm actually really worried about my "thing" and wanted to see if anyone had anything similar. I'm wondering if a melanoma can be mistaken for a BCC? To give a bit on context, I had a tiny skin...
Just wondering what experiences were on how long it takes to recover from a WLE? Mine is scheduled in for this Thursday but my scns said I shouldn’t drive home (like I did after the original removal) so was wondering what the differences are between WLE...
Hi, I had a biopsy for suspected melanoma taken on 17th December and was told it would be a 6-8 week wait for results. I've been checking my NHS app every day or so and Friday afternoon saw I've got a new appointment with dermatology at the hospital for...
Hi, I know I've written this on the wrong forum, and I'm probably the only person that finds this site really confusing, but I couldn't figure out how to leave this on a BCC forum. I've been diagnosed with a BCC. It's been growing for a year and a half...
Just wondering if anyone else has experienced blackouts while having nivolumab/opdivo treatment?
Hi all, I am new to this group, having just had a stage 1a melanoma removed along with a lymph node removed under my left armpit, all has been conducted under surgery and the next step is discussing preventative treatment options. However, the options...
Hi, does anyone have any experience of immunotherapy affecting kidneys? My husband has stage 4 melanoma of the lungs and has had 5 immunotherapy treatments now. The last 3 months he has had swollen feet and this month it's got worse with hands also...
Three weeks ago blood tests showed the cretinine in my kidneys had gone from a stable reading of 80 up to 190. Went to hospital daily for steroid infusions then put on 23 various tablets in the mornings, including 12 steroids. Now down to 4 steroids daily...
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