Today I got the news I've longed for, the results, my WLE and SLNB show I'm all clear and the cancer hasn't spread. Thank you to everyone I've engaged with on this forum for all the help and support I've received x
Hi all. My partner is on Dab & Tram started Dec so 4 months in was diagnosed July last yr. WLE SLNB 2 nodes removed 1 had cancer cells. He was told 3 monthly scans, monthly bloods ECG’s and told he would receive follow appointments with dermatology...
I had a phone call yesterday saying the hospital had received the results from my biopsy and was I ok coming in on Tuesday to get them. I asked could I be given them over the phone before then and was told no, I had to see a nurse to,get them. It's worrying...
Hi everyone, I wonder if anyone has struggled to come off prednisolone as I have done. I was first prescribed it when I was still on treatment (pembrolizumab) and I was suffering side effects of colitis and joint pains. When I took it it was like a...
I had a mole removal 3 weeks ago at the hospital on my arm and was told I would receive my results by letter and the surgeon even specifically said she was pleased with my stitches and thought it would heal well but they never really have to see people...
Just received date for my op ... March 30th. Expecting to stay for 2-3 days. Not concerned about the actual op, it's just what to expect once back on the ward. It's the silly small things that worry me like can you get out of bed the same day to go to...
Just diagnosed with an invasive spreading malignant melanoma with ulceration and need a wide local excision, feel so worried about this and long term implications. I’m only in my mid 20s and am a redhead so never go in the sun really, have never used...
I have 3 scars on my neck, a large wound on my scalp which has a skin graft on and the skin graft site on my thigh. Operation was 3rd March. Looking for any guidance on treatment of these areas, best creams to use and will the lumpiness in my neck eventually...
Hello, i was diagnosed with stage 1b melanoma back in December 2018 and it was fully removed after biopsy and wide local excision. My skin has been clear since however earlier today I noticed a new mole exactly where my melanoma was removed. The mole...
I have been turned down for a trial and switched to starting on Pembrolizumab shortly because of a blood test showing hyponatremia. Noone has suggested a medication/treatment for the hyponatremia. Does anyone have experience about this issue? Reading...
