Hello, I am new to the community. About two years ago I was diagnosed with melanoma that had spread to my sentinel lymph node but which was then considered fully treated. I realise now that I have highly stressed in the years since and have become a much...
I have just had an appointment with my plastic surgeon, he was only checking my WLE and my SLN scars. I asked him if I would be having some kind of body mapping as I have many moles and could become quite paranoid about their appearance. apparently this...
Hi, I’m new to the group . Was first diagnosed with melanoma in 1990, I was only 20 years old. It was staged as 4. Had surgery and radiotherapy treatment and thankfully did really well and responded to treatment. I’ve had a further 5 melanomas removed...
Hi, relatively new on here and this week has been a low. In October 2024 it was diagnosed with stage 3a malignant melanoma to my left temple, this was removed fairly quickly in November. When I went back in December there were new growths around the site...
Hello all, I have been diagnosed with stage 4 melanoma march of 2024. I am currently on immunotherapy. It has been ok but I’m looking into alternative medicine, if anyone knows what helps please share. I have been taking black seeds oil as well.
Hi I’m rangers i was diagnosed with melanoma skin cancer stage a year and a half ago it was on my left arm round the back of my arm my daughter noticed took a photo I looked at it and went straight to my doctor then it all started from there??… went...
Hi, I am after abit of advice if possible. I have had really heavy periods for roughly two years maybe a little longer. My cycle shortened to every three weeks, but more recently I’m having my period every two weeks. I am 46yts old and thought this was...
Hello, my partner had a large freckle on his face checked 7 years ago for cancer and it came back clear, he had a scab that never cleared up and that came back as non melanoma. Fast forward to sept/Oct last yr something very small started to grow out...
Hi I am on my fifth year melonma free I have a scan coming up to see whether it's still the same wish I'm praying it is x fingers crossed for me guys xx
Hello, I'm new and a bit overwhelmed by my diagnosis. Had a shave off my shoulder 6/12/24, was told 23/12/24 it was a nodular melanoma, had it dug out 14/1/25, and was told it's Breslow score was 5.6. Seeing a plastic surgeon on Tuesday, for consultation...
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