Hi everyone. What a journey I've been on and am still on. Was diagnosed with Stage 2C acral melanoma in 2020. As a result I lost half of a finger and had a SLNB done. Got the all clear and I thought happy days. From my SLNB I had a tiny pocket of fluid...
Hi, I’ve just found this forum. I’ve recently been diagnosed with Stage 1A Melanoma and am waiting for a date for my wide excision. The wait between appointments seems to be for ever. It’s already been 12 weeks since my mole was removed and I was...
Good Evening All, I had a biopsy on the 29th of June for suspected melanoma. The dermatologist was quite concerned and said it was pre cancerous at the minimum. I have received a letter today with another appointment booked for me on the 15th of August...
Recently diagnosed but after going to GP several times over 2 years. Lump on back of heel now a 8 mms deep melonoma. Didn't look like any of the pictures of risky moles - no colour and not like a mole. First referral lost, second was not progressed and...
Hi, I’m new here and just wondering what the usual process of diagnosis is like? I went to my GP 2 weeks ago who referred me for suspected melanoma as my mole has changed (different colours and irregular edge) and it was a 2 week referral. I received...
Hi I had a polyp removed in my rectum about a month ago. The surgeon told me that the centre of the polyp has skin cancer and the outer skin is benign . He says he has to discuss my case with others and will get back to me within a couple of weeks....
Hi to all, I’ve been scrolling through the brilliant amount of info & support on here, and tonight felt right to reach out and say hello. my diagnosis is not yet 2 weeks old and so much has happened in moving this on, and that is fantastic and I am...
Hello, I've been looking for some kind of community/self help/forum type place and... here you were all the time! I hadn't realised that MacMillan ran all these groups. Such a huge benefit to those that may be looking for support and encouragement or...
Hi all, My name is Claire and although I was diagnosed with stage 2B melonoma back in April I have only just been brave enough to post a note. I have never used any form of social media before. That makes me sound like a dinosaur and I suppose it is...
Hi I’m new to this group. I was diagnosed with melanoma skin cancer last year. It’s all been removed but some days I struggle especially when it’s sunny out-I find myself just preferring to be indoors.
