Friends reactions to melanoma

Hi Rosie, pleased to hear that your melanoma was caught in the early stages.  

You are so right, most people do think "it's out and you're fine" but sadly that's not always true.  It's a sneaky disease and can spring back up sometimes.  Also of course not all melanomas are caused by the sun either and that's a confusing one as most of the hype and info in social media concentrate on those types.  However it's a start.  Hope your WLE goes well and your scar is minimal.  I'm sure as you will have more empathy now, after being scared initially with the diagnosis and now being relieved at the staging being very early plus most likely some googling!   You have sadly a totally new insight into this horrible disease and will also not lie around in the sun much anymore. Always use sun cream. I lived in Oz for five years and loved their "slip slap slop" campaign.   Take care x

Hi Rosie, that is exactly how I was back in 2003 when I had it ! My attitude was the same as your friends, in fact it didn’t change until someone I worked with died from melanoma. I always thought you couldn’t die from it….. yes completely ignorant I know, but there wasn’t a great deal of information around back then!

It is a stressful time when you’re waiting for results but it’s great that you have a supportive family.

hope it all goes well for you x