Hi everyone, It's coming up to two years since my mum was diagnosed with stage four melanoma, having had tumours all over her body including three in the brain. I just wanted to share a positive update to give hope to anyone who needs it. Her most recent...
So it’s one step forward and two steps back for me at the minute. I had a melanoma removed in June originally stage 2a, however a satalite was found and I was upgraded to stage 3B. Last Friday I was told by the dermatologist that my scans were clear,...
Hello, I'm sorry if this is a silly question, i'm new to all this (and very scared). What does everyone do on a daily basis when going outside? Factor 50 everywhere? hats? sunnies? I have no idea how much I need to do and honestly at the moment i'm...
Hi I had WLE 8 months ago plus lymph removal in groin. Area of lymph removal gets sore quite often, like a full cramp or ache. Anyone else have this?
Hi, bit of a strange one. I was recently diagnosed with stage 1 melanoma and it’s knocked me a bit all over mentally. I’m covered in moles and feel a constant worry checking them all now. Now I’m not an overly dramatic or attention seeking person and...
Hi. Just wondering if anyone else struggles with this. Had a melanoma in situ removed right arm 7 years ago. Just had another suspicious lesion removed left shoulder. Hopefully BCC at worst, waiting on biopsy results. Just finding myself terrified...
Can anyone recommend any particular sunscreen? Pre diagnosis I used to use Boots Soltan. I know that some have moved onto Altruist but I’ve heard differing reports regarding ingredients. Any info, greatly appreciated
Hey, I'm 29, male, currently 3 weeks into a possible 8 week wait for my biopsy results. I'm very scared. :( I just don't know how I'll get through the next 5 weeks of not knowing. I've already cried multiple times, not able to focus on work, increased...
Any advice greatly appreciated but I'll give some back story too. Sept 2018, diagnosed Stage 3C due to my birth mark at the top of my left buttock developing Melanoma. Doctors did not refer me for 18 months telling me it was psoriasis. If referred at...
Hi Everyone, I have now been discharged from dermatology after 1 year follow up which preceeded my melanoma stage 1 diagnosis early last year. I have mixed feelings, one that of being happy and that hopefully this journey with skin cancer has come...
