Hi I was just wondering if others had any experiences of how to ensure your employer understand how to support you at work during treatment for immunotherapy. I feel like my Managers are supportive in words however are wanting to be able to "manage" my...
Hi I had a mole removed in January came back stage 1a melanoma , I was terrified , I’m 32 and have kids and so scared for the future. I’m really not coping and tremble and shake in fear everyday. Iv been told prognosis is very good but I’m so scared of...
Hi had my wle today in my shin did not do a skin graft , stitched most of it up but still left with a opened wound av go back next week for check up on wound n maybe still need skin graft if don’t close up , 6 weeks to wait in anticipation for 2nd biopsy...
I’ve just had surgery in my nose and wondered if anyone could recommend a UV protector nose guard that I could wear whilst outdoors.
Hi just after some help. Has anyone suffered with pain months after lymph node removal i had two removed a good few months ago and apart from the scar healing I've not had any problems but recently started with pain under my armpit where they were removed...
Hi all Has anyone ever come across melanoma presenting as shingles? Would appreciate contact with anyone who has? Thanks
Hi there Right now my official diagnosis is stage 1b, but I’m waiting for CT scan results and my SLNB biopsy still. I have a regrowth on the scar where the mole was removed in July and swollen groin lymph nodes. I feel so tired. All the time. I write...
I have my WLE & SLNB next week, I was wondering if anyone else has been diagnosed with a melanoma on their shoulder? Any advice on recovery from surgery? Thanks
My SLNB and WLE are booked for tomorrow. Last time I wore shorts (it was a warm September day.) Shall I wear again and pack an overnight bag? I have visions of walking to theatre in an open hospital gown!?
I had a SLNB on my groin yesterday and it’s looking quite red through the waterproof dressing. How much redness and swelling is “normal”
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