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Just thought I would give a little update. Diagnosed stage 3 after removing spot on upper arm, WLE carried out and margins clear, CT and MRI scan also clear. Started Pembro - had 2 doses so far 6 weeks apart. Feel totally fine so far but do worry...
Have just had a WLE and waiting for the results. Initially they said I’d see Dermatology for the results, but not they’ve said I’ll see the plastic surgeon. Either way, I’m wondering what will happen next. They thought they’d got all the melanoma with...
Hello lovely people who might be looking for this….. having now had my WLE on my outer left thigh and SLNB on my left thigh, I thought others now, and in the future, might get some benefit from me sharing my experience, not only as a larger woman, but...
Hullo. I haven’t often posted on here, not least because I solely use a smartphone which doesn’t cope well with M. inbox font, but invite any comments now as I am really struggling. I am in my 76th year, and started my journey with a WLE on a scalp...
Good morning I was given the diagnosis that I have melanoma 4 days ago after a biopsy at the end of July on a suspicious looking mole I’d noticed in March. To say I am in shock is an understatement, next step is waiting for an appointment for excision...
Hello 5 years ago I had a IIa melanoma excised from my back, clear margins and all the check ups made me feel I had a lucky escape. UNTIL this May , I had a panproctocolectomy….all my colon, rectum and anus removed due to unresolved Ulcerative Colitis...
Hi there, sorry in advance for the long post! I had stage 1 malignant melanoma when I was a teenager. They confirmed with a WLE that it had all been removed but when my consultant discharged me I was told I’m at a significant risk of getting melanoma...
My husband has just been diagnosed with a stage 2 melanoma, he’s been offered the sentinel lymph node biopsy but he seems to just want to have WLE. I’m concerned about this and was wondering what other people did in the same situation. Seeing the specialist...
Hubby been told high probability of Prostrate cancer following MRI with PIRAD 5. Told needs biopsy but wait is 3-4 months! This seems a long time. Is this normal and if not what options do we have? If he needs surgery that will be another lengthy wait...
Hi Im 38 and I’ve just been diagnosed with pt2a melanoma skin cancer and looking to talk through experiences with. Waiting to meet the plastic surgeon on the 23rd and it will need a wider excision and I’ve been offered the sentinel lympnode biopsy. Feeling...
