Hi. I was diagnosed with superficial spreading melanoma stage 2a thickness 1.15mm this week and safe to say it's been a rollercoaster. I'm already struggling to cope with everything. I have young kids and I'm just so scared. I had mole removed end...
Hi All I wondered if any of you had any experience, positive or negative, for claiming on critical illness insurance for melanoma? I was recently diagnosed and my employer pointed out I have this policy which might cover it. But it was only stage 1...
Hi everyone so I'm 49 and was diagnosed back in May the 25th to be exact won't ever forget it! I'd had a mole removed 10yrs ago but it grew back didn't look anything suspicious but grew over last 2 years I only went to see about getting it removed as...
Hey everyone, so my husband had his results today (3 weeks post op) and it’s spread to his sentinel node; we are now waiting for a date for a ct scan and an appointment with the oncologist. I’m struggling to hold it together and I feel awful for that...
Hello. I had a naughty mole removed in June, further margins taken in September but a biopsy a couple weeks later and subsequent scans show that the melanoma in my neck has outrun the surgeon's knife and is busily invading local tissues. Had the news...
Hi there, my Dad is 75 and with additional Parkinsons. He was diagnosed with I think stage 2 (1.2mm) after initial removal in July and has since had a WLE late Sept. He doesn't seem to have had a SLNB (is that normal?) but has had a PET scan which was...
Hi everyone. I have recently been diagnosed with melanoma and am awaiting further surgery and sentinel node biopsy. Feeling slightly scared but trying to be positive. Just want to feel part of a wider community who understand how it feels. Any support...
Hi, I’ve recently been diagnosed with nodular melanoma (7mm thickness). I’m in my mid 50s and am married with three girls. I am just waiting for my WLE and SLN biopsy. I just have a dreadful feeling all the time that I’m not going to see my girls grow...
Hi I’m new to this just diagnosed with melanoma after a mole was removed in august. Now waiting for a date for my WLE and SLNB have to admit it’s a massive shock and I’m scared. My main concern if I’m honest is as a larger lady if I don’t wake up from...
Hi I have just joined this forum. I was diagnosed with a melanoma 3 months ago and I have had my second procedure done two weeks a go. My stitches came out today and the scar is huge and horrific!! Anyone else left with a huge scar?
