Hi I had a wle on 15th February and have a skin graft donor scar approx 4 inches square. I was told to keep it moisturised which I am doing but just wanted to know how long before it stops itching and just general advice on how long it takes to settle...
Hello, I'm new here. I've found this forum over the last few days. Spending time reading over the various posts which I've found informative and a source of support. Some real incredible people here. My journey, in some ways, has just started. ...
My Father has just been diagnosed with Stage 3 melanoma and has had the primary lesion removed and 7 lymph nodes removed. He is being recommended Keytuda (pembrolizumab). We are worried about the side effects. If anyone would be willing to share their...
Hello. I was diagnosed with breast cancer last May. Started chemo and immunotherapy. In August they found a melanoma on my heel. I had a WLE and it was 1.1mm. They did another excision and SLNB to be sure and the node came back with cancer cells. Nothing...
Hi, My experience is fairly new and reading some of the other posts I'm inspired (and admire) some posts. 9th Jan this year I see my GP with a dodgy mole. She immediately referred me for a biopsy in 2 weeks... or so I was told. Turns out this was...
Hello everyone, I was recently diagnosed as having had stage 1 melanoma. This was a shock to my system when I was given this news. I am grateful that it was caught in its early stages and I am now waiting to have a WLE done. However I am still trying...
Hi everyone I'm new to the group. Was diagnosed with 2c melanoma on 29th November. I have an appointment with plastic surgeon to discuss wle. It's just been put back another week. I'm struggling with the waiting as it Is. Is it u sual (Scotland) to be...
Hi everyone I am waiting to have a wle and slnb. My melanoma is stage 2 at moment its has a breslow of 2mm and 0 mitoses not sure what mitoses is. I have had a mri head scan and ct scan waiting on results for those. Saw a consultation surgeon and specialist...
Hi there I'm asking this for my husband. He's having headaches possibly as a side effect of ipilimumab and nivolumab He's had 2 rounds of treatment for stage 4 melanoma . Anyone else experience headaches with this ? He's had blood tests to monitor him...
Hi I’m a 70 years young lady who has been diagnosed with metastatic melanoma a week ago after having a small lump removed from my calf. I’m not coping very well at the moment ups and downs, no sleep, no appetite and feel exhausted all the while. I have...
