Hi all, I was recently diagnosed with superficial spreading MM stage 1a 0.7mm with a mitotic rate of 1. I have been reassured that it is a fairly positive diagnosis and I am waiting on the results of my WLE. I am hoping that this comes back clear...
Hi, I am now 5 months post WLE and SLNB and whilst my SLNB scar is barely noticeable my WLE is uncomfortable, tight and hard. It is 10cm long across my elbow, I have constant burning tingling sensation and I can’t lift anything heavy. I am using Dr...
I'm about to have a heavy doze of chemo before immunotherapy treatment and have been informed I will probably lose my hair. Im 60-65 years old and have thick shoulder length hair. Would it be an idea to get my hair cut short 3-4 weeks before treatment...
Hi all I’ve just recently been diagnosed with Nodular Melanoma Stage 3, although I don’t get my CT results until Thursday.. does anyone know if the stages are linked to the depth of the melanoma as mines was 3.2mm. I first noticed a red dot on my inner...
Hello I was here a few months ago (consultant told me my mole was melanoma but all turned out to be okay!) - many thanks for all your help, advice and reassurance! So - I had a large mole removed from my lower back) (c. 1.5cm) a couple of years ago...
Hi there I have developed very sore feet. The soles of my feet are sore and I now have chilblains. I did read that treatment can cause changes in vascular system. Does anyone else experience these symptoms. I am on treatment number 6 . Treatment is for...
Hi all, I’ve recently been diagnosed with a 1b melanoma and I know that at this stage it’s rare to have other symptoms. I’ve been telling myself that I did have occasional headaches and aches and pains before the diagnosis and not to overthink every...
I'm curious if anyone knows why the wait for melanoma biopsy results are always so lengthy? At least 8 weeks even though it's been referred as urgent due to having melanoma removed and SLNB less than 12 months ago... Is there not a worry it can spread...
Today I visited hospital following a rapid referral from a large suspicious mole on my lower back. I have always had a mole there i think but only recently discovered it had changed and may have been like that a while, its slightly raised. I asked the...
I’m awaiting an appointment for WLE and skin graft. Both to be done at the same time with local anaesthetic. Absolutely petrified and worried it will hurt! I had a mole removed from my ankle so I guess with the skin being thin in this area that’s...
