Hi everyone, I’m new here and wanted to introduce myself and share a bit of what’s been going on, as I’m feeling quite overwhelmed and hoping to connect with others who’ve been through something similar. A little while ago I noticed a strange mole...
I was diagnosed with melanoma last year at 19 with melanoma in my leg. ( never used a sunbed and always been cautious in the sun) Since then I have had 9 other moles removed, all pre cancerous. I’ve since been told to stay out of the sun completely. I...
Hi, I'm Karen & in January of this year I was diagnosed with Stage 4 Melanoma after it was found in my brain. My journey so far has been Stage 1b in September 2021 from a mole on my back, then last Summer I found a lump in my right armpit which turned...
Hi, im new here and have my procedure next week. Really starting to worry as the procedure is on my forehead and worried that the dye will actually last for a long time. if anyone has any information I would be greatful
Hi , Im a forty eight year old mum an nan , just been diagnosed with pt2a melanoma, thought i was prepared as I could see my mole changing by the week but as I was so busy in work an trying to get drs apointment was an absolute nightmare , I finally went...
Hi I used this site many years ago 18 years as a carer for my wonderful dad . He sadly died in 2008 from Mesothelioma . I made some very special friends on here of people like me as carer and like my dad going through their cancer journey. I've returned...
Hi all! New here and still feeling shell shocked by the diagnosis. I had a mole removed that they didn’t think was melanoma but it turned out to be. Next to have the WLE and SLNB but no timeline…so the uncertainty isn’t helping. Living in Wales means...
I’m on a melanoma journey and have been reading many of your posts. The support is amazing. Ive had 2 WLE - one was in situ and one on my arm which was originally stage 1a . Results received today . I need to have wider margins taken from my arm - been...
Hi, I've recently been diagnosed with a subungual malignant melanoma in my big toe and have had two biopsies and now started treatment, Has anyone else had something similar as I have never met anyone else who has had 'toe cancer'!! Thanks
Hi all I have just found and joined the group and looking for help and guidance. My Partner has been told he has Stage 3 melanoma, Breslow thickness 9.4mm with the cancer spread to his lymph node in the groin area. We were told at his appointment...
