Hello everyone....I am on the emotional rollercoaster. In 2019 I saw a large ugly mole on my back by chance in a store changing room. I phoned my doctor's and was told I was "in luck" as they had a mole expert in the surgery that day. Feeling reassured...
hope everyone's journey is going as well as expected. I'm new to this not something I'd normally do but hey we all need to talk sometimes. I'm soon about to start immunotherapy Nivolumab slightly unsure what to expect anyone going through this already...
I was diagnosed this week with Melanoma 1A, and I know I’m very lucky as it’s a low level. But I feel a little alone, and feel I have to be brave for my partners sake. We’re nearing the first anniversary of his brother’s death which was his first real...
Hi everyone, I've been lurking here for a few months while I've been going through worry about potential melanoma. I thought I would post my story as it might be helpful to people looking for some reassurance. I'm a 44 year old male with type two skin...
Good morning forum. Do you always go for a pre op assessment when you are just having a skin biopsy. when I had my last biopsy privately, pretty sure I didn’t have to go for assessment. regards andrew
Feeling scared, just found out biopsy back and have Melanoma, now waiting for WLE and also lymphmode to be removed for biopsy to see if spread. All this waiting is getting me so down, and i cannot sleep as my mind is working overtime. Thought it would...
Hi all, I am new here and already learnt a lot. I have been told that I have melanoma just 10 days ago, mole was removed and now waiting for my WLE and SLNB appointment. Worried how long it would take, if I should go to private, what sun cream to...
Hello, I am new here. My hubster was initially diagnosed with Melanoma 1b back in May. Had a WLE and sentinel lymph node dissection in August. He is now staged at 3A and starting either immunotherapy or targeted therapy in nxt week or two. Just looking...
Hi I'm new just wanted to say hello to you all. I'm currently battling stage 4 melanoma cancer on my lymphnodes that are tucked away behind my stomach. This is my 2nd cancer diagnosis in 5 years.
Hey.......I found a melanoma on my clitoris in June, after referral from my GP, had 2 biopsies taken 3 weeks later and then a week later had the "itsnotgoodnewsitscancer" phonecall. 2 surgeries. First attempt with local, couldnt get it all so general...
