Hi guys, so I had a WLE 3 weeks ago, stitches removed yesterday at lunch time and then last night the whole area popped open. I went to Emergency department at my local hospital and they have referred me back to my surgeon in southmead, seeing them...
Hello dear ones, I am just writing to get some feedback of your own experience, as I am now just awaiting biopsy. 6 months ago I realized I have a strange mole on my tight that I didnt remember having. My partner tried to calm me down and told me not...
Hi I’ve received a diagnosis this week of nodular malignant melanoma PT2a It was a huge shock. Two years ago I was told my mole was nothing to worry about. This July I went back after it bled and Was told it was in fact a BCC. I was placed on the non...
Morning all So at the end of January I have my final dose of Pembro, adjuvant therapy, I have had it 6 weekly for a year. This year, my first year, I have had ct scans every 3 months on my body, every 6 months of my brain, skin checks every 3 months...
Had a malignant melanoma removed over 25 years ago Now I'm back with a 2a melanoma. Due for a WLE and a SLNB with 3 further moles to be removed
Hello! I am a new joiner to this forum - really looking for a bit of moral support at the moment. I had a suspect mole on my back removed two days ago, having seen my consultant for my annual check just two days before that. The surgeon who did the...
So this is my first time on the forum. Following advice from Macmillan support line, I decided to sign up and see if I can get some support and much needed advice. Having a particularly hard day today. The weather in Northern Ireland has been over 15...
Hello everyone. I am approaching 75yrs of age and have R.A. & COPD, besides other bits. Enjoy reading ++, walking(limited) & being outdoors, also of course the telly. Plus u3a & some church groups. Diagnosed with melanoma on scalp two wks ago, given to...
Hi all, I was told two weeks ago I have a melanoma in situ which I know is the best possible diagnosis. I am having a WLE tomorrow. Should I expect it to be more painful? Thank you
Morning. New to the site. Just had first chemo/immuno today. Trying to keep positve but so hard at times. Reading through some.of these posts really helpful though. Thanks one and all
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