Confused . Melanoma . Biopsy

Hi Wenders54 

I replied to you a few days ago when you were worried about how you were feeling physically. Did you have a chat with your SCNS?

Worrying about a recurrence is perfectly normal but hopefully, with time, it will become less of a worry for you. It's important that you contact your SCNS if you notice any changes to your skin and also to practice being "safe in the sun". This doesn't mean that you have to stop doing things you used to enjoy, unless that was using sunbeds or sunbathing, but just following these recommendations:

• wear close weave cotton clothing in the sun
• wear long sleeves and trousers/skirts
• wear a hat with a wide brim that shades your face and neck
• wear sunglasses that give 100% UV protection
• use a high factor sunscreen on any bits of exposed skin (SPF 30 or 50 ideally)
• spend time in the shade when the sun is at it's strongest (usually between 11am and 3pm in the UK)
• never sunbathe or use sunbeds

((hugs))

Hi I have emailed my nurse specialist  3 times and phoned and left messages. She is impossible  to get . Gp knows nothing . It's very isolating

That's not good that your SCNS doesn't return your messages Wenders54 .

Can I suggest you contact the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) at the hospital where you are being treated. Part of their job is help resolve problems when you're using the NHS. Hopefully they'll be able to get the SCNS to return your calls.

((hugs))