Delayed slnb

Hi Andrew, I didn’t have a primary melanoma (or at least one that was found) so I haven’t had a SLNB, but I know the anxiety of waiting so I can sympathise on that one for you. I think it’s great that you were able to put it out of your mind and from my 5 years of experience with melanoma I’ve learnt that I can expect a bit of anxiety to creep back at times, and knowing that helps me plan something more to help in those expected times rather than just ploughing through expecting to be fine. 

I hope things come back negative for you and that the next 2 weeks go smoothly for you, and then the next few weeks waiting for results. There are people on here who can give you the benefit of what they did practical wise to prepare for their SLNB, is yours in your groin, arm or neck ? I am just very practised at waiting but can’t say I never ponder, I’ve just learnt to reduce the pondering and had some lovely people on here help when I just need to get things out of my head.

Take care

Hi kat, my nodular melonoma was on my left scapula ,don’t know yet what lymph it will drain to.

46 male

Hi Andrew

It's natural to feel anxious about your upcoming SLNB. I had one after I was diagnosed with melanoma and I'm happy to answer any questions you might have if I can.

x