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Today I got the news I've longed for, the results, my WLE and SLNB show I'm all clear and the cancer hasn't spread. Thank you to everyone I've engaged with on this forum for all the help and support I've received x
Hi, just wondering if anyone else has suddenly felt unwell on nivolumbab not sure if that's correct spelling. I'm about to have my 4th lot next week but since Sunday I've felt so lethargic and sometimes very flu like and have to put myself to bed. Strangely...
Hi all. My partner is on Dab & Tram started Dec so 4 months in was diagnosed July last yr. WLE SLNB 2 nodes removed 1 had cancer cells. He was told 3 monthly scans, monthly bloods ECG’s and told he would receive follow appointments with dermatology...
Hi , I am jeff and my wife is Chant. My wife was diagnosed with cancer that had spread to others areas 4 weeks ago , within a week of being sent home I had to call for an ambulance because she couldn't get herself up from a chair because of the pain...
I had a phone call yesterday saying the hospital had received the results from my biopsy and was I ok coming in on Tuesday to get them. I asked could I be given them over the phone before then and was told no, I had to see a nurse to,get them. It's worrying...
Hi everyone, I wonder if anyone has struggled to come off prednisolone as I have done. I was first prescribed it when I was still on treatment (pembrolizumab) and I was suffering side effects of colitis and joint pains. When I took it it was like a...
Hi new to the group, my major concern is I am the only one earning in my house hold atm and have to have more time off, is there any financial support I can claim for? Thanks in advance
Hi i new to this and to the group. In Feb I was diagnosed with stage 2A melanoma. I have soon to get my wide level excision done and my lymph node on my groan as the mole was on the back of my leg
Hello I am new here. I was diagnosed with this last year at my annual review. Completed shattered by the news. I have now completed 4 cycles of chemotherapy and waiting for a Stemcell transplant. Last week I had my Stemcell harvested and now I have been...
I had a mole removal 3 weeks ago at the hospital on my arm and was told I would receive my results by letter and the surgeon even specifically said she was pleased with my stitches and thought it would heal well but they never really have to see people...
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