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Hi, recently diagnosed with Stage 3C. Axillary surgery. Resected. Large tumor. BRAF mutation. Starting dab/tram this week. Previously had Stage IA in December 2020 - WLE. A little worried about the side effects. Hopefully, I'll be able to tolerate. Prior...
I saw my doctor about something on Thursday and he came across this large mole that looked discoloured in areas and he put me through a fast track 2 weeks suspect skin cancer I’m also getting constipated and not sure if it was tied in with the melanoma...
Hi, nice to meet you all. I’m just hoping for a little advice, my 16 yr old daughter as lots of moles and recently I noticed one mole on her arm that didn’t look quite right. I sent some pictures to the doctor and the doctor asked us to come to the surgery...
My husband has had 2 treatment and due a third this week however it has been cancelled as his blood test is showing his thyroid is not working properly and he has some issues with his kidney. So he is having to up his thyroxine is being upped and he is...
Hi all,I’ve been on immunotherapy for about 4 months now and I feel my voice has changed sounds weaker.just wondering if anyone one else has came across this. Thanks
Hi all, new here and wondering what to expect…. I had a fast track referral from my GP to a dermatologist for a dodgy looking mole, the appointment is on Monday. When I saw the GP I also said I had enlarged lymph nodes along my neck and have done for...
How can it be possible that the following restriction of this site's Content Standards be achieved? be likely to harass, upset, embarrass, alarm or annoy any other person. Especiallu when people are feeling so sentsitiee about every possible aspect...
Hello, I was with a dental practice but due to cancer and the pandemic hadn't been in a couple of years and now they have taken me off their lists. How do you get a dentist? John
Hello, I’ve recently been diagnosed with a melanoma in situ and had a WLE which I’m now waiting for results on. I have a lot of moles so my doctor has referred me for mole mapping on the NHS. I’m going tomorrow. Does anyone have any experience of full...
Hi everyone Had a bit of a surprise today and wondering if anyone has gone through the same thing and has any stories to tell. Had my routine bloods two days ago and got a call last night to say I have low cortisol levels and I need to be put on steroids...
