Hello I am new to the group. Was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic melanoma a few weeks ago. Have phone appointment with my oncologist this week when hopefully they can start some form of treatment. I have no idea what to expect with treatment - will...
Hi was recently diagnosed with ALM and had my 1st op to remove the tumour on my foot. This has meant I can't wear shoes so living in flip-flops and crocs. I thought I was okay until today when I was told I couldnt wear crocs on the gym floor at a Nuffield...
Hi everyone.I had a recent dermatologist appointment after having a skin lesion for around 5 years. I have had 2 GP,s and a further 3 dermatologist appointments saying nothing to worry about. However recent dermatologist appointment said biopsy was needed...
I have felt inspired by the stories I've read on here. I'm not panicking overly about the results of the excisonal biopsy, I just want to know one way or the other if that makes any sense . I've had a mole from being younger, on my left shoulder that...
Hello everyone, Very new to this group and I am looking to see the hope and success you must have had. Recently diagnosed with melanoma 1.2mm, no ulceration,no mitotic rate All CT scans came out clear Did the Wide excision and sentinel node...
Hey everyone, I’m new here! I was diagnosed with Melanoma Cancer just before my 20th birthday a few months ago. The news was shocking to me as I was completely unaware that it was a possibility. I have had some more biopsies and a surgery to check if...
Hi all. I've just had my vulvar wide local excision 4 days ago. It fully removed the main lesion plus 6 smaller surrounding lesions, all found on my right labia minora vestibule, right next to my urethra hole. 12th August I've just had confirmed to be...
Hi all. I'm new here. I'm 49 married with 2 children. I've recently been diagnosed with Stage 3 Melanoma and am frightened about the unknown. I had a CT scan on Monday and should get results within 5-10 days. I had a nasty lump removed 3 weeks ago and...
Hey all, I’m new here and just wanted to hear everyone else’s stories. Are there any others around my age as feeling so worried, anxious and like I’ve done something wrong! I have had a mole for about 10 years which has slowly got bigger and more abnormal...
so newly diagnosed with Melanoma…. Had a biopsy back in March, had the results in April. Had an operation in April for the removal of my melanoma and a lymph node also. Had the results back a few days ago and have found out the melanoma has spread to...
