Recently diagnosed with MCC after previously diagnosed with a cyst that was removed by GP sent away tested and came back as cancerous now been to 3 different hospitals main hospital is Christie I'm going there on the 5th August to see another dermatologist...
Hi I'm new to the group. I've had 7 immunotherapy treatments with nivoilumab& relatlimab combined. After having vision problems I went to opticians who referred me to the eye hospital. The consultant told me I have fluid in the macular area caused...
Hi everyone! I was told the lesion on my forearm was a BCC and an attempt at cryo was made in July 2024 to burn it off. The area came back and by Nov last year I started pestering my gp. More reassurance as it was still only 1 cm but raised and bleeding...
Hi all, husband recently received diagnosis of 3C nodular melanoma, CT scan done, wider excision done last week and healing well. Initial CT scan was clear but he had another one 10 days ago as part of the national lung screening programme - totally unconnected...
I have been diagnosed with stage 2b melanoma awaiting results of sentinel node biopsy taken 2 weeks ago. My site is my temple where I had a 2cm wide excision, I had 2 dressings done at the hospital and have no desire to see the wound at present, it's...
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...
Hi all. Where to begin...... M66 and in Cambridge and had refferal from GP to go for Teledermatology appointment for 'urgent suspected cancer'. Have had a mole on my chest for many years, was happy and all looked and felt fine until one evening lazing...
Hi there I'm new to all this my name is kazzie im 54 and was diagnosed with metastatic melanoma, Id found a lump in my armpit ultrasound scan showed up 4 lumps lymph nodes swollen 4 biopsies taken. Waited a awful 3 wks but came back clear...on returning...
Hi , I’m feeling anxious about waiting to see the consultant about my upcoming treatment, which I know is immunotherapy , I’m just wondering what they are going to say ? Is there any one else in this position , I’ve also a appointment with the pharmacy...
Hello all, Just looking for some advice really... I am based under NHS Scotland and went to see the GP last week about a changing lesion on the inside of my left thigh. I have had it since circa 2024 where it started off as a flat pink wart type lesion...
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