All,
New here so just saying 'hi'.
Was diagnosed with melanoma/skin cancer back in April but currently waiting on some sentinal lymph node biopsy results to see if has travelled.
Looking forward to watching the ladies football semi-final tonight on BBC so I can forget about the 'c' word for a couple of hours.
Anyone else going to watch it?
Hi Elmer
I’m Penny, I’ve not been formally diagnosed but have received a‘clinical diagnosis of melanoma’. I have my first appointment tomorrow with plastic surgery team so hopefully get some more information there.
sorry to hear that you are on this journey!
I will be watching the football too, with everything crossed!
Hi Penny,
Well that game was another sporting rollercoaster. Great example for all of us on perseverance and never giving up.
Sorry to hear that you are also on the melanoma path.
I hope your appointment with the plastic surgery team goes well.
There was talk of a skin graft to cover the two cuts they recently made on my head but luckily they decided I had quite rubbery skin on my head and they just stitched it all back together. It’s a little on the tight at the moment but it’s slowly easing as everything settles and stretches,
Do keep us posted on your journey.
Whatever cancer throws your way, we’re right there with you.
We’re here to provide physical, financial and emotional support.
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