Hi All, In a couple of weeks I am having a WLE with skin graft and SLNB. Am just wondering what recovery looked like for people? Skin graft will be on my ankle so am worried about getting about afterwards. Thank you
Hi, I had my mole removed 3 weeks ago and I was told then that it was a high chance it was cancerous due to the shape, size and colour. I was told I would need to wait 6-8 weeks to get the results. Of course the last 3 weeks have been difficult waiting...
Hi, new to the forum. Diagnosed with 3a Braf positive. Have been offered either targeted therapy or single agent immunotherapy. How did anyone else decide?
I'm Jamie and 34 years old, last year I went into remission, this was in September after having stage 3 melanoma, my oncologist saw my last CT scan results and was happy with it, nothing was there and also finished my treatment, I was happy when I though...
Hi, I went to the GP last week about a mole that has changed the last 2 years. She’s described it as black, irregular border and shape. She said it is 2mm. As it’s on my back, from what I can see it has got slightly bigger and darker over time. She...
Hello, Just an update. My PET scan results better than I was expecting. Some activity showing in the nodes around clavicle areas and activity in right pelvis but not sure related to scalp melanoma. Require CT scan of pelvis. Treating as stage 3. Plan...
Hi This is my first time posting. My husband was recently diagnosed with a stage 2c (breslow was 8mm and it was ulcerated) melanoma. He's had an mri scan of his head and neck and a pet ct scan 2 weeks ago, and his wle and slnb was last Wednesday. We...
Hello, I am awaiting results for staging which I'm sure will be stage 4. I've had a lesion on my scalp for about 3 years, may be longer, thought to be benign. Developed several satellite lesions near it, my GP also thought to be benign. I paid privately...
Has anyone had Tvec immunotherapy treatment for stage 3C melanoma? I am due to start my treatment on Thursday and am feeling nervous about it.
Hello. I’ve recently been prescribed methotrexate for arthritis caused by immunotherapy (pembrolizumab) following a diagnosis of stage 3b accral lentiginous melanoma. I’ve had joint pain since my second treatment and the pain has continued since I finished...
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