I came across this Melanoma page when looking for information on womb cancer, which I have been diagnosed with and has just been successfully removed by hysterectomy I was diagnosed with Melanoma in 2004 and within space of few weeks was in and out...
Hi all, and thank you for allowing me into the group
Hi all, I’m new here. After 5 months I’ve been diagnosed with stage 3b acral melanoma, braf positive. I’m now waiting for urgent scans to investigate further spread and appts with oncology to discuss a treatment plan - likely targeted therapy I’m told...
Hi, I have Metastatic Melanoma. My journey started in November 2020 and still continues today. I’ve had 2 WLE’s and now awaiting further surgery to remove another lump plus starting immunotherapy very soon. I hope I can share my positivity to others whilst...
Anyone had eye cancer
Hi. newbie here, received diagnosis of melanoma stage 2 a week ago. From initial dermo appointment, mole removal and diagnosis it’s been 4 weeks so guess I’m lucky in that retrospect. However I’ve been going backwards and forward to my GP for well over...
I have got my appointment to see plastic surgeon talk about surgery for mole removed off my leg came back melonoma in situ, now got to av a skin graft any advice given
Hello everyone.
Just got diagnosis yesterday so all new and not yet taking it in or understanding what next. Melenoma was on my scalp. Now waiting to hear about further op to remove more skin, possible skin grafts and removal of lymph nodes. Finding it difficult to cope...
Hello everyone. I was diagnosed this week with a stage 1a melanoma on my right shin. I'm due to have a WLE in a few weeks. I've been told this will be under local anesthesia and that I Will probably also have a skin graft or flap. Has anyone had this...
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