Stage 2 melanoma removed (petrified)

Hi Poppypops and a very warm welcome to the online community which I hope you'll find is a supportive place to be.

I'm sorry to read about your recent diagnosis and I know what an anxious time this can be. However, you were asking for positive stories, so here I am!

I was diagnosed with stage 2 melanoma 6 years ago and had a clear WLE and SLNB. Since then, I've had the usual quarterly then six-monthly skin check-ups and, in fact, go to my last one on Wednesday when I should then be discharged.

I too had a long wait between being diagnosed and having the WLE and SLNB and found that trying to spend as much time doing things that I enjoyed really helped me take my mind off the 'what ifs.'

I'm happy to answer any questions you have

x

Thank you for your message! Really helps to hear from others experiences… I’m so glad that it all went well for you! I hope for the same journey. Xx 

Hi Poppypops,

I'm not as far on as latchbrook, but currently had initial mole removed. Diagnosed as stage 2 melanoma. Wle and SLNB. Wle removed all traces as far as they could tell and slnb negative. So check ups for 5 years and hopefully all is well. Mostly now caught up in life again with little time to worry about it. Fingers crossed it stays that way, But it definitely can go that way. Fingers crossed for you. And love.

Thank you so much! Really appreciate your time to reply. I seem to have convinced myself it is elsewhere, not sure if you did this too? I have 2 babies so keep feeling very emotional xxx 

I have two children too & stage 2a melanoma from a mole on thigh. Every single twinge I panic - it’s very scary and very real when you’re going through it. I’ve had “oh at least it’s only skin cancer” like it makes a difference. Hope you’re okay. X

Really! That’s not very nice, I wish it wasn’t so serious have you had your SLNB done already? I’m so up and down it’s unreal. Being with the kids makes the time go by quickly as I’m sure you’re well aware of, but it also makes me extremely emotional as I seem to keep thinking the worst right now. I have my plastics appointment on dec 5th so my surgery will probably be early January due to charlatans which is a shame… the sooner the better in my opinion. How are you feeling ? 

xx

***due to Christmas 

Mines tomorrow - SNLB & WLE I have to be at the hosp for 7am. Not sure what to expect really. X

Oh that’s great! Another step closer to hopefully good news… please let me know how you get on. Will be thinking of you tomorrow. I am a scrub nurse in theatres so I can reassure you will be well looked after. The surgery side of things don’t bother me at all, it’s the painful waiting and not knowing that’s worse isn’t it… 

good luck for tomorrow x

Yes that’s the worst & not knowing what to pack?! I’m going to wear shorts I think then nothing will touch the bandage afterwards. X