Hi folks
I’m Kath. I was diagnosed with what I hope is a stage 1 melanoma 3 months ago. I had my (optional) lymph node biopsy a couple of weeks ago…
I’ve recently had an axillary sentinel node biopsy for melanoma. I’ve been feeling weird ever since- strange headaches, dizziness, numb arm, tingling hot and cold sweats and really tired. I found the anaesthetic pretty heavy duty, then had to follow it up with a course of strong antibiotics (unrelated to the surgery).
Nothing looks obviously infected. I was very stressed on the run up to it though… it’s been two weeks and I still feel out of sorts. No idea what’s normal… what were your experiences? I’m also in the perimenopause and struggle with anxiety so it’s hard to know what’s caused by what!
Hi Kurlykathb and a very warm welcome to the group which I hope you'll find is both an informative and supportive place to be.
It would be great if you could put something about your diagnosis and treatment to date into your profile as it really helps others when replying to you and also when looking for someone on a similar pathway. It also means that you don't have to keep repeating yourself. To do this click on your username and then select 'Profile'. You can amend it at any time and if you're not sure what to write you can take a look at mine by clicking on my username.
Hello Kath, welcome to this corner of the world. It’s a nice place to be when you need to share anything….worries, anger, anxiety. It’s unfortunate what brings us all here though. You have a lot going on, I hope you managed to give your cancer nurse a call. I’ve always found mine really helpful, and if she isn’t at her desk when I call her, she gets back to me the same day.
xx
Thanks- just created myself a short profile. X
Got a dr appointment today to have it checked and redressed. Unfortunately I’ve been referred to the cancer team in Leeds rather than my local one in Halifax… so they’re quite a long way away.
I might give the nurse a bell today, thanks for the reminder… I’ve seen so many different people since this all started, I kinda forgot who was there to help!
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