Hello everyone!! recently diagnosed with melanoma in situ, had a WLE, but histology has come back with too narrow margin.... Dermatologist is going to discuss it in meeting with colleagues next week but will need either another WLE (most likely) or...
Hello! I had wide excision surgery and sentinel lymph node biopsy for melanoma on the back of my left thigh in December 2021. I missed my skin check in March, but had one at the end of May where all was good. I just noticed slight change to this spot...
Had the WLE on the 21st June stiches and results on the 30th no melanoma in surrounding tissue. Great news and very happy. Hope it never comes back but I've learnt from others this is a sneaky cancer and a bloody big organ. Thankyou for all the support...
Hi everyone- I’ve had a mole removed from my thigh a couple of weeks ago. Last week was told it was melanoma. I’ve got to go for an ultrasound on Wednesday and then on 13th July I’ve got to have more skin removed. I’ve also been told I've got to have...
For as long as I can remember I've had a mole on the back of my shoulder. I noticed some time ago it got a bit bigger and darker. Stupidly kept talking myself out of going to the GP. I went in April and doctor wasn't overly concerned but referred me to...
I’m quite apprehensive about my appointment with breast surgery tomorrow. My CT scan showed a mass in my breast which I’m having checked tomorrow… I’m hoping it’s just fatty tissue… Not had a great couple of days as a lump and large swelling has appeared...
Hey there. I am looking for some advice as I dont know where to turn. This time last year I found a black lump covering my clitoris when showering. GP appointment referred me to gynae for check. Biopsy arranged. 2 biopsies taken (infection and antibiotics...
So I had my follow up after ct scan last Friday and needle biopsy of groin swelling has confirmed melanoma. Previous tracing prior to my slnb showed it only went to one lymph node, which is the one I had removed when I had WLE. Completely devastated....
Have been offered this treatment Anybodies experience would be welcome
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