i have recently been for my 6 month check up after having stage 1 melanoma removed and found an enlarged lymph node in my armpit. I had an ultrasound and I’m due to go back for another and a needle biopsy. Has anyone had this before? Just wondering how...
Hi I’m new to MacMillan. I’m 77 yo and recently diagnosed with stage 2 melanoma on my forehead. I’m waiting to make a decision on further surgery. Option 1 is to have local anaesthetic excision for a further 2cm. Option 2 is to have excision and...
Hi everyone. My first post here and I'm not sure where to start but you all seem very friendly and that's just what I need now. I had a large mole on my leg, been there all my life, that was diagnosed with melanoma in February of this year. I used...
My first pathology report for SSM (Superficial Spreading Melanoma) was Breslow 0.45mm, so I had a WLE (Wide Local Excision) 1cm, but the pathology report from this showed the remaining tumour was deeper Breslow 1.2mm. I have had ultrasounds of lymph...
I’ve had my 3rd melanoma removed 5 weeks ago the last one being classed as recurrent. I’ve to discuss further surgery and another referral to oncology re immunotherapy. I’m not keen at all on immunotherapy for various reasons. My ct scan was clear and...
Hi All, just wanting some information on what to expect from my first oncology appointment. I already know that my body scans are all clear the one lymph node they removed had a few microscopic cancer cells but the MDT meeting said no other surgery...
After my first immunotherapy session for stage 3c melanoma with satellites. I have developed immunotherapy induced type 1 diabetes and I’m currently in hospital getting stable and starting on insulin. As of Cancer and immunotherapy we’re not enough to...
Hello all. Just buy confusion of date for WLE for nelanoma in situ. It says it's a further 0.5mm. Forgive my ignorance is that 0.5 deep or just around the sides ? They already excised 5.7mm deep. Thank you
Hi all, Ive been on Ipi/nivolumab and Nivolumab for a year and have a year to go. I have had uveitis, which is stable and depigmentation at back of eyes which the eye hospital is monitoring. I can’t seem to see anyone with my problem of the back of...
Hello again, I'm stage for nodular scalp melanoma with pelvic mets. Braf positive. History of heart attack 2020. Offered these 2 treatment options. Difficult decision, wondering if anyone else had similar decision to make. Any advice. I've read cardiac...
