Hi all I started dab and tram yesterday for stage 3 and already have some questions which I wondered about people on here being able to answer. The whole taking on an empty stomach thing is what I’m overthinking! If I wake up with a headache (which...
Hello, I’m having a thing removed off my leg tomorrow. I had a nodular melanoma removed last year (stage 3b) and have my last dose of pembro next week. This new thing seemed to grow and bled a little so I got it checked out and we decided to best get...
Hi , well I’m 8 weeks on from my groin dissection , still in pain but being kept an eye on . I started back to work today half days my leg hurts and it’s a bitter sweet feeling of wow there is some normal to a day and my mind can work without every...
After a very long wait I have finally had the WLE and SNLB done for my stage 2B melonoma on my upper arm. I am pleased to say that it has all gone very well and has not caused me too much discomfort. I can honestly say it was no where near as bad as I...
Hi me again so yesterday I had to go and have an ultrasound on my neck to check my lymphnods they all look really good, but then by mistake the doctor came across a nodule by my thyroid that he wasn't happy with so he took a biopsy there and then Feel...
Hi Iv been taking Pembro since April 2022 which I have tolerated very well, no complaints. However my cancer has progressed with another tumour identifed in my skin , as well as a tumour shrinking and ones on my spine staying stable. My oncologist...
Hi I'm 36 and have been diagnosed with melanoma on my ear I have my operation on Friday to take the majority of my ear off,I'm also having lymphnods taken out of my neck has anyone experienced the same thank you kind regards
So I have my appt booked to get the results of my WLE/SLNB later this week. I just got an odd text from the NHS to say my appointment tomorrow is now no longer face to face and will be a telephone consultation. My main question is, would bad news usually...
Hurrah - after 6 weeks I finally have a date (it’s all a waiting game this cancer malarkey isn’t it!) Mon 21st Nov I’ll be at one hosp for the SLNB then onto the next hospital for the procedure.. Any tips welcome. Can I wear my own nightie? It’s going...
I’ve had a melanoma removed from my thigh. Awaiting a WLE and SLN - has anyone had one on their thigh? I’m sure it’s not going to be too big hopefully but my Dad was asking me if I’d manage the stairs - we haven’t a loo downstairs - also I know we’re...
