Hi,I’m new here I am 25 years old For years I’ve had a mole between my toe,but was small,lately has started growing and changed the shape,it’s became irregular so I’ve been to the gp,they have referred me but I’m still waiting,in the meantime I went...
Hi Per my recent intro post, I had a mole removed for biopsy on the 5th and have been told it can be a 6 to 8 week wait for results. In the meantime my systems have escalated. I have a lump growing quickly on my back, two lumps on testicles (drs think...
Hi all, I just wanted to share - and update to those who’ve been following for longer - my latest 6 monthly scan results. The quick summary: I’ve been a Stage 4 patient since 2017, with small lesions appearing in my lung after a primary on my neck...
Hello all! I’m well into my WLE and SLNB but I am having random stabbing pains in my arm (WLE). So painful it makes me jump, really feels like a full on stabbing pain. Gone in a few seconds but makes my whole body jump. Anyone else had this?
Hi everyone Ive recently been diagnosed with skin cancer & im waiting for my WLE and SLNB. I’ve been looking at spf50 sunscreen and there are a lot to chose from. Does anyone have any suggestions of what they’ve tried themselves? Is it best to have...
Hi, I'm new to this group. I've had 3 moles removed over last year, 1 came back melamoma in situ and the 3rd mole stage 1a 0.42mm. Both of these I've had to have WLE. I'm generally OK but every now and then I feel a bit overwhelmed and panicky about...
Hello everyone, I had my op on Wednesday and now have two long strings of stitches. One on my forearm, around 8/9 inches and the same under my arm in a fetching C shape. Lots of pretty red, black and yellow shades. Apart from being sore and a little...
I had a suspicious lesion removed just over 2 weeks ago. This is to rule out melanoma. Since the pandemic are results taking longer. I’m hoping as I have not heard anything this must be good news. Would be interested to hear other people’s experiences...
Hi I'm new here I'm 21 I've just had my WLE and stitches removed the other day. I have another suspicious lesion on my back Ive always been one for lots of summer holidays and sunbathing quite often ( with minimal sun protection) I'm worried now about...
Hi all, I had my WLE on my knee and SLNB on my groin this week and was given compression socks to wear for two weeks to prevent lymphedema. Just got an email from my surgeon saying I need to wear them either for two weeks or for a week if I can massage...
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