3.9mm Superficial Melanoma

Hi Rosalinda,

Thank you so much, you're really kind, and I'm so so glad that my posts have helped you - and well done for doing your mole checks again! You're really brave. I get my positivity from my mum - she's such an amazing lady and determined to fight this awful disease. She's really hoping that her journey can inspire others to fight as well or to get things checked out and catch it early.

I really appreciate you and Simon replying. I get so much out of being on this forum, and it's horrible to think that you might have made somebody feel worse, but also amazing to think you've made someone feel better. That's definitely what you and Simon have done for me today, so thank you x

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Thank you for your very kind reply and so pleased you are back on here.

I really needed to do those checks btw – there are some really significant changes I need to report/closely monitor! 

Sending lots of good wishes to both you and your Mum.

Thank you again!! x

Hi pip 93 you’ve shown a lot of kindness and as simon says you’ve given him a kick up the butt .cancer affects everybody around a loved one who fighting this cruel illness .i didn’t tell my family for 4 months until I was going in for the operation .was I right or wrong I don’t know but I didn’t want them worrying .my daughter and son was very angry that I had got it but when they saw how strong I was to fight ,they said it helped them to give all the support and love I needed and that helped me on my journey .your mum sounds like a fighter too ,with caring family .give her a big hug and I wish her all best to keep up the fight to beat it x

Thank you, J.pops, that's really kind. My mum's definitely a fighter, and she's got a lot of us gathered around her to give her support. It sounds like your family's pretty great too! I'll pass on your message, thank you x

Oh, and congratulations on 3 clear scans by the way! It sounds like you're doing really well and staying strong x

Thank you.one thing I have leant is live for today and don’t worry about tomorrow .do remember that the cancer team are their for you too if you need to talk about anything .x

Hi how big was your melanoma breslow  I'm still waiting on wle and slnb results. How long did it take for you to get results. Its been nearly 8 weeks.

Hi Miss Mole.

Hope you are having a nice weekend.

Not sure what breslow means to be honest.

It was a superficial Melanoma 3.9mm.

My letter off the dermatologist said it was pT3a.

I thought I had an appointment at the plastic surgeon tomorrow, but I read the letter all wrong, its actually the 9th November, which seems quite far away.

Last night my head was in bits again thinking how come it's another month away, is it because they think they can't help me or it isn't as urgent as others.

My wife told me in no uncertain terms to stop being silly.

I am just so so worried and really hoping that there is something they can do for me with a 3.9mm melanoma  and all the other people that are going through this.

Keep me updated with you progress.

Thank you Miss Mole.

Take care.

Simon x 

Hi yeah it is all so worrying. I was diagnosed on 5th of July then saw consultant on 24th of July then had surgery on 17tth of August. They classed mine as urgent wait list. breslow means how thick the melanoma is. I'm still waiting for slnb and wle results and its been nearly 8 weeks. Going to give it another week then ring if I don't hear anything. Mine melanoma was on side of foot I hadskin graft and lymph nodes removed from groin. Surgery was OK but I had infection were they took lymph nodes out. I was really nervous. I'm a person who never ill then suddenly get this. I know its worrying but there is a lot of treatment.