So the day I’ve been waiting for and it came with mixed emotions. I had my WLE and SLNB back in November and the SCSN called today to let E know my results were all clear. It’s like a huge mix of enormous relief mixed with what will happen at the 3 monthly scans…
So, I guess my question is - What does happen at the 3 monthly scans? When does the 3 months start? From now? From the excision date?
Any help appreciated xx
That's great news hon! Woohoo
the whole scan system has changed since last autumn so scans are six monthly for stage 2 and 3 I believe. I'm 3c and thought I was getting 3 monthly scans but no only 6 monthly. See NICE guidelines on the government website.
Anyway I'm so pleased for you, the results we all want to hear xxx
Ahhh okay this is good to know, I’ll look it up thankyou xxxx
Hi Midnight22
That's great news!! I hope you've had a bit of a celebration.
This is the link to the NICE guidelines on follow-up that Alottment lover mentioned.
That’s fantastic news Midnight22 ! As already mentioned, the follow up guidelines changed last year. I had my first follow up 3 months after my WLEs and SNLB last March then have moved to appointments every 4 months (I had a 1b and an in situ melanoma removed plus a history of BCCs and atypical mole syndrome). At each appointment I’ve had a full skin check and lymph node check. I also had mole mapping medical photos taken and was able to get copies which is helpful for my own checks. A BCC was identified at my last skin check which was excised a few weeks later.
Hope that helps x
Ah okay I guess I’ll find out at the initial appointment. Im quite moley but on high alert now obviously and have my hubby check me all the time x
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