WLE thigh has left an indent

WLE  -Wide local excision- is just doctor jargon for cutting out a cancer lesion. 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wide_local_excision

Glad to hear they did a good job and twenty four years later, here you are!

J

I had my WLE done 4 years ago, lower, leg, hugh chunk out, now its filled out a lot, but still looks like a big dog bite it , i wear trousers or long skirts , i think it's as good as it gets, but a small price to pay xx

I had a wle on my lower right leg for melonoma in situ , had it done 21stdec 2022, had my stitches out got a hole but it is scabbed over , anyone else experienced this,waiting in anticipation for results be around 8th feb2023, I am also worrying about my summer holidays this year that are booked in hot summer months what should I wear long trousers and dresses really worried a swim costume or a full cover up , please any advice to help with my worries

We went to the south of France a couple of weeks after I was diagnosed. I just stayed protected with spf, wide brim hat, costume, kaftan / linen shirt. Tried to get in the shade where possible and was just really careful in the sun. Just wear whatever you’ll feel comfortable in xxx

I'm just over a year after WLE and skin flap surgery and I still have a chunk missing from my lower leg, looks like a shark bite! I've got used to it but sometimes people do look a bit shocked when they see it! The scar looks kind of like a patch on my leg too. But I think it's quite cool in a way, shows what a clever bit of surgery it was. 

Sounds very much like mine!

I just read your bio, wow you have been through it, and it seems managed to keep your humour and positivity... I am aiming to follow your lead with this! All ok with you currently? 

Hi Karabee!

Yes everything is great, its summer!  Working, sailing, riding bikes -life is good.

My melanoma remains stable AFAIK, as it has for a couple of years.  I am off for body and brain scans in a couple of weeks though fingers (legs & arms) crossed my next meeting with the consultant will report the same once the scan results are confirmed.

Take care,

J

Ah that's good to hear  Wishing you all the best with the scan results 

I had a wle on my thigh a year ago. There’s still an indent and, although I’ve used E45 cream virtually every day, there’s an obvious neat but red scar. However, I feel I’m very lucky so far and wear my scar and indent with a bit of attitude! I hope despite the physical legacy you are doing ok.