New melanoma (in situ after a stage 2a last year)

Hi McFloz, 

Sorry to hear about recurrence of your melanoma.

I am stage 2a and gonna have SLNB soon, I am trying to stay optimistic until I have bad news. That's what I promised myself when I was first told about my melanoma, its not very easy but I am trying.

I am also having talking therapy to deal with emotions related to my diagnosis. It was mentioned that Macmillan can arrange free sessions in previous threads, if you think that might help. 

I try to avoid negative comments/ people, stress etc.

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• Hi my first mole was stage two after 5years I found a lump not far from the original mole had it removed but now stage 3 I had some treatment was only on it for three month was surpose to be for a year but the side effects were to much for my body so thay stopped it so I feel I'm in limbo now as you say chexing all the time worrying but by checking I found another lump same place but thankfully it was nothing to worry about but it's not easy I have some good days but a lot off lows.  It's good to come on here to see how others are coping thank you x

Thank you and you’re absolutely right. We need to stay positive and not pre-empt bad news as it might not be bad news! 
I have a GP appointment to be referred for some talking therapy/emotional support so hopefully that will help me too. I need to shake off the fear of it being bad and try to be more optimistic. 
Good luck with your results. Keep the group posted x

Sorry to hear that Siri but as you say it’s good to come into this community and see how others are coping and also talk to people who understand the fear we have. 
I hope you can enjoy the good days but also allow yourself the low days. It’s mentally exhausting though and that is what I am struggling with at the moment. I wish we could be under constant surveillance sometimes and catch things before they even become a problem but I’m realising that is not the nature of the melanoma beast. 
take care of yourself x