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I had an appointment with the plastic surgeon last week who is going to do my WLE and SNLB and was quite shocked when she told me that I would be on the waiting list and it wouldn’t be until at least August when I would have surgery. I do feel that it...
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...
Ive just recived the all clear after last extra excision of skin showed no scarr tissue. What are the next stages?
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 my husband has just been diagnosed with stage 4 metastasis melanoma. it’s been such a horrible time. Still is. I’m out my mind with it all. It’s gone to small bowel, some lymph nodes and a bit on spleen. Waiting for brain mri to check. He’s starting...
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...
