Hello, I had a stage 1 malignant melanoma mole removed from my right breast in January of this year. I have a follow up booked at the hospital for the 13th of July which was just my routine check up. Last night after a shower I noticed some brown discolouration...
Sadly I have been diagnosed with stage 4 and the immunotherapy hasnt worked resulting in some serious side effects mainly with my liver and pituitary gland. Has anyone got any advice that may help buy me some more time.
Hi. I was diagnosed with the above just over 5 weeks ago and waiting for surgery planned 6th May. It was a total shock and I’m struggling to come to terms with it all. I don’t have much of a network of local friends as I have recently moved. I’m now suffering...
Hello , I’m 67 ,and was originally diagnosed with a Stage 2 , BRAF positive Melanoma, which is now a Stage 3. My treatment plan is lymph node removal with a Plastic Surgeon, and then a discussion with an Oncologist. I’ve heard both good and bad...
Hi all I have been now diagnosed with stage 3c I have an oncology appointment this Wednesday Anyone on here living with this type of cancer? Just trying to get my head around it all...
Mum has just started Tvec for melanoma in her leg - week 2 -we’re keen to hear others tips and experiences and to share ours - in short when to worry and when to accept that it’s all part of the treatment
Hi there i was diagnosed with stage 3b melanoma in 2021. I have had 2 recurrences since and they are wanting to do my scans 3 monthly now instead of 6 monthly. I’m really concerned about the impact these have on my body including cancer. Does anyone...
Hello. It has taken me a long time to decide to join here. I don’t know why…just feels out side my comfort zone! I first had a melanoma in 2021..which was removed along with 3 involved nodes. All done and dusted…or so I thought! Last year I had further...
Hi my name is Nola i was diagnosed with stage 3 melanoma in 2021. I have had a years worth of immunotherapy but have had 2 recurrences now. I have those melanomas removed but was told that the immunotherapy hasn’t worked. it’s a scary place to be and...
Hi , after waiting 4 weeks for the biopsy I was called Wednesday to say that I had to go to hospital the next day to discuss my biopsy results. I went and I have melanoma stage 1. I know its only early stages but I have heard of horror stories of it retuning...
