Hi, I am new here having discovered yesterday that I have stage 4 invasive melanoma from a dermatologist. I have to arrange to see my GP next week. Any idea as to process and possible time scale would be appreciated. I understand stage 4 is high.
Hi Everyone, my Dad has just been diagnosed with metastatic malignant melanoma. He had been complaining of stomach problems for quite some time and was sent for blood tests and told he had a high white blood cell count so was given antibiotics which did...
Hi everyone, last Friday I was diagnosed with lentigo maligna melanoma, had to have the proper sit down cancer chat with the consultant and specialist cancer nurse and my wife. I think I had prepared myself for the diagnosis at the time but it hit my...
Hi I'm new to the forum I'm of tomorrow to see the consultant for my post operation melanoma excision can anyone tell me what to expect at the meeting its been a little over 4 weeks since the operation which was a large mole that turned in a matter of...
Hi All, I have recently been diagnosed as Stage 3c Melanoma. Had 4 excisions, first biopsy result, CT Scan and MRI Scan and awaiting further results. Any advice welcome on how to deal with the news and anxiety while waiting for results.
Having had surgery to remove Acral Lentiginous Melanoma from my left heel and lymph nodes from left thigh and groin I am now about to start immunotherapy as the melanoma is still in my system (though not in any major organs yet). I have opted for the...
4 weeks ago i was reviewed and a week later i had a WLE on my arm. I was told i would receive a letter after 4 weeks with my results but they called last week and asked me to attend face to face. Understandable this has made me anxious. I wonder if...
I got the result of biopsy nearly 2 weeks ago ... it's a melanoma. I'm worried sick - I've spent the days since varying between being an ostrich, having nightmares - I lost my husband 7 1/2 years ago and although I have grown up daughters who live nearby...
Hello, I am new here and would appreciate any advice from those that have been through similar. I was first diagnosed with stage 3 melanoma in 2017. I only had a SLND left groin and watch and wait for 5 years then I was discharged. Then this summer...
Hello everyone I’m new to this forum and don’t know where to start to be honest . last June I was diagnosed with melanoma after I became concerned about a knew mole on my leg .I was referred to dermatology and had my mole removed. After waiting around...
