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Misdiagnosed lumps as cysts by GPs now Stage 4 with 5 tumours in brain and 60-70 across my body Immunotherapy did not work on me so now on chemo tablets just wanted to say hello really and wish you all well.
Hello, im new here :-) I just wanted to see if anyone else has gone through what im going through and have any advice. I’m about to start a year of immunotherapy after having a mole removed on my lower back in July which turnt out to be a metastatic deposit...
Hi. I had a melanoma in situ excision in November 2022 after noting a small mole on my left ankle had changed. Am currently waiting for wider excision and plastic surgery. Originally told to chase after 3-4 weeks, currently heading towards 6, but can...
Hello, I’m new to the forum and hope it’s ok to post this as I’m still waiting for a diagnosis. I was referred urgently 5 weeks ago with a suspected nodular melanoma, the dermatologist said it was a seborrhoeic keratosis and removed it to be sure, it...
Strange as this may sound, my nose has changed colour to a darker shade of maroon… I know that this sounds weird but is this a thing? whatever you do today…. Do it with a smile
Hi,new to the group supporting my wife who has been diagnosed stage 2 (so far) and just finished having CT,Guided Ultrasound biopsy and again,waiting then either treatment first or straight for SLN biopsy and wider excision.
Hi I am 54 years old woman had a wle on my leg 21st dec2022 for melonoma in situ , it’s scabbed over looks like be a large dent , waiting in anticipation for results , get them 8th feb , does anyone on here any advice as I am worrying about my summer...
Hello. I was diagnosed with a lentigo maligns melanoma skin cancer last August, and have had one surgery which was not fully successful. I’m having a second op soon. I would love to hear from anyone else in this situation. LGT
Stage 4 , feel numb
Hi There, I've got Stage 4 melanoma, been treated since 2018, moved on from various surgeries and previous adjuvant treatment (dabrafenib etc) to immunotherapy by infusion. This means I am having to deal with my fear of needles and being attached to...
