Hi I'm having WLE on my back and SNLB (right armpit) on Friday following a stage 1b melanoma diagnosis. Would love to hear about the recovery experience from those that have had the same procedure. I have a demanding job full time but luckily work...
Had biopsy on 31 July and results showed Malignant Melonoma graded 1a. Today I had WLE and was very painful even after leaving hospital as I guess they have cut into healing tissue. Home now and pain is intense plus bleeding through dressing etc.. is...
After my mole excision I was given a follow-up appointment for results (in about 6 weeks). After 10 days the appointment was cancelled, but no new appointment given. Does that mean that everything is okay? Do I telephone GP instead? And how long should...
First time poster here. In 08/2021 my spouse for now 35 years was diagnosed w stage 3C metastatic nodular melanoma after removal of a bulbous black bubbly mole on the back of his knee that he initially declined to get checked out for about 4 years. The...
I am feeling so angry right now. Stage 2 melanoma, had WLE and SNLB almost 4 weeks ago. On friday last week I sent a message to my support worker, asking if she could check to see if my results were in. She rang me and said she had been authorised to...
Hey has anyone feared their diagnosis was incorrect and had a 2nd opinion to double check please? Mountains of my evidences professionals saying same all along many many symptoms coming along all pointing to vulvar melanoma. Plus my oncologist said my...
Hi everyone I really am in a bad place mentally I’m 34 with 5 children and finding things so hard went and had a mole checked didn’t think much then had the dreaded phone call it was melonoma she told me it was in situ and it was the best we could of...
Hello, I have just started immunotherapy with Pembrolizumab for advanced melanoma, would be nice to be in contact with someone going through the same journey. Thanks.
Hi there, I'm 36 and just been diagnosed with advanced melanoma. Currently waiting for the MDT to review for treatments and wondered what people do to manage the waiting? Carry on as much as normal? Exercise? Chill? Is there anything I can do to help...
Hi. I had a large mole removed in June and was diagnosed with melenoma stage 1b. Now I'm waiting to see the plastic surgeon ahead of having further skin removed from the back of my calf and a biopsy to see if the cancer has spread. My calf has been...
