Hi, I’m new to the group. I’m 54 and have been diagnosed with Melanoma. Have an appointment with plastics to discuss onward actions.
My husband also has a biopsy this week. We couldn’t write that both of us are going through the same thing.
we haven’t told our children or anyone.
if I talk about it it becomes real. Living in a fog and angry that I promoted great sun care, but did the sun beds when I was young - didn’t have knowledge like we do. I’ve joined here to chat and hope get some clarity. We’ve decided no holidays abroad this year - we’re scared.
Hi GOATS and a very warm welcome to our corner of the online community.
I'm sorry to read that both you and your husband have been diagnosed with melanoma so I can totally understand why you're feeling scared about going on holiday abroad. However, you can still go to 'sunny places' along as you follow the advice that you should have been given by your consultant.
In case you weren't given the usual leaflet then this is the advice I was given:
I must admit that I did develop vampire like tendencies the year immediately after my diagnosis, even crossing the street to avoid walking in the sun but, as time went by, I gradually relaxed but always followed the above advice.
I did tell family and friends because otherwise I thought it would be too difficult to try and make something up about why I was seeking the shade instead of sitting in the sun. However, when and who you tell is completely up to you.
I hope this helps and, if you want to read about my 'journey' with melanoma just click on my username.
Anne
"Never regret a day in your life, good days give you happiness, bad days give you experience"
