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Hi, I have just been told I have skin cancer and feel totally shell shocked as I didn't expect to be told that. I'm 60 and have a mole on my stomach which I've had as far back as I can remember, it hadn't changed shape size or anything else. The only...
Good morning everyone. Recently diagnosed with Melanoma. I have had the initial excision. The biopsy indicated it was cancerous. I am now awaiting a further, wider, excision (around the previous excision area, and a sentinel Lymph node removal for further...
Hi, I’ve visited this site several times but not felt brave enough to share. I have melanoma, found on a mole at the bottom of my ribs I had the mole for as long as I can remember but the doctor dismissed my concerns even though I knew it had changed...
Hi,my dad is currently having immunotherapy treatment and is responding really well so far. After speaking with the hospital my parents have decided to book a holiday.The problem they are having is getting insurance.The quotes they have got so far is...
Hi fellow travellers on this scary journey i have had a recurrence of a Melanoma adjacent to the same area as the first one (approx 2 years apart) As A consequence I Have now been classified as stage 3B which is scary enough i have had one session...
Hi all. Newbie here. Its great to be able to link with others going through the same emotions. I had a melanoma diagnosis from a mole on my toe. The toe had to be removed along with a SLNB done at the same time. After an agonising 4 week wait I got the...
Hello, I found this support forum and am glad I did. I had a melanoma removed recently, thankfully stage I 0.4mm only they said. Now I need re excision on Monday, they will take more tissue away. my whole life I have been quite anxious and this feels...
Hi hope you’re all well, Today has been one of the longest days ever. It began with blood tests to check my liver and ended with a very positive phone call from my oncologist. This was my first scan since having two rounds of double dose immunotherapy...
Hi all, recovering from WLE and 2 node removals. Just found out a node is positive and having a CT scan tomorrow. The last few months have literally flown by
Hi everyone, I'm new here! My twin sister has melanoma cancer stage 3 and today is starting the treatement.
