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My husband had a small cut or blister on the base of his little toe. After a few weeks I noticed it had grown and was black in colour and had uneven edges. I told him it didn't look right and he should get it looked at. He didn't want to make a fuss as...
Hello everyone! I’d like to apologise for the long post! This is my first time posting here, I’ve been lurking at online forums and been seeking advice from Dr Google for a few days with no clear answers! In October, we’d been spending time in the...
Hurrah - after 6 weeks I finally have a date (it’s all a waiting game this cancer malarkey isn’t it!) Mon 21st Nov I’ll be at one hosp for the SLNB then onto the next hospital for the procedure.. Any tips welcome. Can I wear my own nightie? It’s going...
An unexpected visit to hospital today as have developed an infection in one of the surgical wounds a week after my WLE & SLNB. Increased pain, swelling, a rash and a burning sensation through my arm gave it away. I don't fancy having sepsis as well so...
Hi everyone recently been diagnosed with melanoma in situ from a mole on my leg got to go have more took off and a skin graft , was not shocked when told , kind off expected the news , also 2 days have passed and and feel numb and alone , anyone any advice...
Hi all i am back again! I’ve tried to update my profile but quick summary is I was diagnosed 2016 with melanoma (lower right back), slnb showed micro mets but I opted for watch and wait. Almost made 3 years but then felt lump in right groin so had complete...
I am 71 and recently had a strange, scabby thing removed from my face and am waiting for results. They told me it would take four weeks, but it will be six weeks on Wednesday. I am a nervous wreck - every time the phone rings or post arrives, I panic...
I’ve had a melanoma removed from my thigh. Awaiting a WLE and SLN - has anyone had one on their thigh? I’m sure it’s not going to be too big hopefully but my Dad was asking me if I’d manage the stairs - we haven’t a loo downstairs - also I know we’re...
It's now 8 days post Wide Local Excision of the tumour site on my back (another 1.6cm taken on top of the previous 0.4cm surgery) & Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy surgery (2 X lymph nodes removed) from under the arm pit area. Have last night had the dressings...
Hello, I have recently been diagnosed with advanced melanoma. It all started about 4 years ago with a mole on my chest. It turned out to be a malignant melanoma which was removed. I then had a WLE and some lymph nodes removed. All biopsies were clear...
