My sister was diagnosed with metastatic melanoma in December 2022 after having what she was told was a cyst removed from her neck but was actually metastatic melanoma. It was named stage 4 as was a bit in her lung and her thigh but brain scan was clear...
Hi everyone, I'm new on here so I'm not sure if I'm at the right place. Basically, I've had a weird looking mole for a year and it's gradually grown in size so I decided to get it checked out few months ago. I had a urgent referral to see a dermatologist...
Got my WLE booked for next Wednesday but tested positive for covid last night. Not sure whether I should ring hospital to tell them or wait to see if I’m testing negative nearer the time. Reading about it seems they don’t like operating until 2 weeks...
Looking for any guidance on how long it will take to have WLE after a positive diagnosis if anyone is able to share their experience. Are there any NICE guidelines for this? Thanks
Just been told I will be having Pembrolizumab treatment starting next week (when I get my appointment) I’ve read up about the side affects and was also told about them in my meeting , I just want to know if anyone has had this and if so how tired did...
I've had a mole removed that waa 7mm x 11mm. As it was an excisional biopsy they advised they would just take a 1mm margin. The scar I've been left with it over 4cm long which took me by surprise. They said at the time I would likely need a WLE which...
Hi, so a few months ago I found that a mole had changed colour and shape. I stupidly ignored it thinking I might have hurt it somehow and it was fine. It never got better and i saw a doctor who was worried about it, i quickly then saw the dermatologist...
Hi everyone, I'm posting on behalf of a family member who has a stage 4 melanoma only found straight away at stage 4 in January. He has had 3 rounds of the ipi/ nivo immunotherapy and we have just found out this is not working... Can anyone tell me...
Hi. I was diagnosed with stage 1B melanoma in February this year. Referred for WLE and SLNB in March. The SLNB failed so I didn’t get the reassurance that the melanoma hadn’t spread to lymph nodes. I had my first follow up in June and the consultant advised...
Hi everyone. Im hoping to get some advice. I have Stage 4 melanoma (which started on the crown of my head) for which I received aggressive immunotherapy last year which resulted in many side effects including hypopituitarism and hypothyroidism as well...
