Hi Im 38 and I’ve just been diagnosed with pt2a melanoma skin cancer and looking to talk through experiences with. Waiting to meet the plastic surgeon on the 23rd and it will need a wider excision and I’ve been offered the sentinel lympnode biopsy. Feeling hot and tired all the time. Is this normal?
Hi Midnight22 and a very warm welcome to the online community which i hope you'll find is both an informative and supportive place to be.
I too was diagnosed with a pt2a melanoma, although mine was on my upper left arm and nearly 6 years ago now. I had the follow up wide local excision (WLE) and sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) and I'm happy to share my experiences of those operations with you if there's anything you want to ask.
You haven't said how long ago you had the excision biopsy but feeling hot could be a sign of an infection so you should get this checked out as soon as possible. I realise it's the weekend, so you're not going to be able to get in touch with your GP, but you could ring NHS111 to get their advice.
It would be great if you could pop something about your diagnosis and treatment so far into your profile as it really helps others when replying to you and also when looking for someone on a similar pathway. It also means that you don't have to keep repeating yourself. To do this click on your username and then select 'Profile'. You can amend it at any time and if you're not sure what to write you can take a look at mine by clicking on my username.
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Sorry the excision was on the 01.09.22
It feels more like hot flushes. As a young mum of two daughters I’m just feeling really anxious 
It's natural to feel anxious Midnight22 but that's the great thing about the community, we all understand and you can ask us anything 
Are you feeling anxious about the hot flushes, or the upcoming surgery or because of your diagnosis?
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Well, you're in good company there as I don't think there's anyone in the group who hasn't worried that the melanoma may have spread. If you take up the offer of a SLNB this will give an indication as to whether there has been spread or not.
My best advice would be to find something that distracts you so you don't spend too much time wondering about the 'what ifs'. If you have any hobbies or interest this would be a good time to indulge yourself. Lots of people find mindfulness really useful and, if this is something that interests you, clicking here will take you to the NHS page about it.
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