Hi All,
I’ve just been diagnosed with ALM in my right index finger and tomorrow I have an appointment to discuss treatment and next steps.
The diagnosis was expected as the darkness in my nail had noticeably spread since the last biopsy 5 years ago. It had also started to lift and split. So while it wasn’t a surprise, I’m anxious that it may have spread to my lymph nodes. I’ve got lots of moles (one which my also be melanoma, so I’m having removed this week) and I’ve previously had both Hodgkin’s and breast cancer.
Has anyone else had ALM after another form of cancer? And also is there anyone who’s had it in their finger, rather than on their feet or palms?
While I’ve tried not to rely on ‘Dr Google’ I have done a lot of web browsing to find images of it in dark skins as a point of reference. It would be really helpful to hear from any other POC with ALM or anyone who’s had, or is, going through it.
Thanks in advance
Hi Jean63 and a very warm welcome to our corner of the online community which I hope you'll find is both an informative and supportive place to be. How did your appointment go?
I didn't have ALM but noticed that your post hadn't had any replies yet. Responding to you will 'bump' it back to the top of the discussion list again.
I've done a search in the group and found Deb14art posted about having AML on their finger a few years ago. I've 'tagged' them into my reply to you in the hope that they might pop on and share their experience with you.
While you're waiting for replies, it would be great if you could put something about your diagnoses and treatment 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.
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