Just to say I’ve just had my results from my WLE and SLNB and everything is clear! I am overwhelmed after so much worry since last august. thank you to everyone on here that have been so helpful even though I know I have asked some dumb questions at...
Hi I have a quick question that I hoped someone may be able to advise on. i had a stage 1a melanoma on my ankle and had a wle to remove that is December. All healed well and results from wle came back clear. i noticed a new leasion on my face which...
Hi, just wondered if there is anyone on this trial who could share any info please? Thanks
Hi all I’m a week into taking dab/tram and I am so so nauseous. I wake up at 1am every night and vomit for about 2 hours. I also have shivers and weakness My oncology team have told me to take a 48hour break but I was wondering if this goes away...
Hi has anyone on here been on Dab/Tram and if so how long, what dose, did you have to stop or reduce dose because of side affects and If so for how long. My partner has been on since 1st Dec has been in A&E 3 times due to high temperatures, infection...
Hi I’m having my WLE and SLNB next Thursday and Friday. When I spoke to my plastic surgeon I asked about the risk of lymphodema and she said it’s very low. My SLNB will be in my groin. I have just had a pack in the post all about lymphodema and how I...
Hi. I’ve been lurking and reading for a few days having been diagnosed with a 1b and an in situ melanoma on 4 February ( World Cancer Day - great timing!) I’ve been referred to Guy’s for a WLE and “for consideration for” a SLNB. Got a call yesterday and...
Anyone else waiting for their WLE and SLNB? I got told about my 2B melanoma on 10th December and recently got a provisional date for 15th Feb but since I’ve just had covid (eugh) they’re delaying it to early March as they want it to be 7 weeks after the...
Hi, has anybody been given the option of either pembro or dab/tram? I was originally told I’d be going on pembro after I had surgery (neck dissection) I’ve had the surgery now, they took 21 lymph nodes & only 1 had melanoma in, so I’m in the situation...
Hi all not having a good day today I had a 1b removed from above my knee 23 aug. Diagnosed 1b 6 Oct. Was told 6 weeks to see plastic surgeon. 5 months later I eventually saw her yesterday to talk WLE and SLNB. I was unsure if I wanted the SLNB but was...
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