Im 28 years old and 4months post partum. During the last trimester of my pregnancy I noticed a hard lump in my groin- I wasnt too worried and just thought it was one of the weird and wonderful pregnancy symptoms and it would disappear after birth. I attended my GP for a routine 8week postpartum checkup and mentioned the lump. GP advised it was a likely cyst and I was referred for US. US radiologist again advised likely cyst but unsure where it was coming from. I was then referred to the rapid diagnostic clinic, nurses seemed a little confused why I had been referred to them as the lump appeared to be a cyst but they referred me for a CT anyway. Following CT the nurses called to say they wasnt sure what the mass was and i was referred for groin lymph node biopsy. I attended this yesterday and the Dr could see straight away this is melanoma. Im in complete shock and worried what the next steps maybe, and how to cope with all this and a new baby. Any advice on your experience would be hugely appreciated
