Hi I was diagnosed with stage 4D melanoma on 3rd Jan this year. I had a mole removed from my back 4 years ago which was a 1a with no concerns going forward. I've had regular check ups with no signs until Sept last year when I found a lump under my arm...
Hello all, I am here because I am looking after my husband. He has at least stage 3 melanoma. They got the primary out by surgery last year but there are secondary tumours, mostly in the groin. They say he has 6 months to a year, which is pretty shocking...
Hi all, i was diagnosed with melanoma clinical stage T1b on top of my head on January 26th. The earliest I can see an ENT is March 20th but I am on a cancellation list for an earlier date. I’m a bit nervous due the timeline between being diagnosed and...
Hi, I have just been told I have skin cancer and feel totally shell shocked as I didn't expect to be told that. I'm 60 and have a mole on my stomach which I've had as far back as I can remember, it hadn't changed shape size or anything else. The only...
Good morning everyone. Recently diagnosed with Melanoma. I have had the initial excision. The biopsy indicated it was cancerous. I am now awaiting a further, wider, excision (around the previous excision area, and a sentinel Lymph node removal for further...
Hi, I’ve visited this site several times but not felt brave enough to share. I have melanoma, found on a mole at the bottom of my ribs I had the mole for as long as I can remember but the doctor dismissed my concerns even though I knew it had changed...
Hi,my dad is currently having immunotherapy treatment and is responding really well so far. After speaking with the hospital my parents have decided to book a holiday.The problem they are having is getting insurance.The quotes they have got so far is...
Hi all. Newbie here. Its great to be able to link with others going through the same emotions. I had a melanoma diagnosis from a mole on my toe. The toe had to be removed along with a SLNB done at the same time. After an agonising 4 week wait I got the...
Hello, I found this support forum and am glad I did. I had a melanoma removed recently, thankfully stage I 0.4mm only they said. Now I need re excision on Monday, they will take more tissue away. my whole life I have been quite anxious and this feels...
Hi all, recovering from WLE and 2 node removals. Just found out a node is positive and having a CT scan tomorrow. The last few months have literally flown by
