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Hi everybody. Just thought i'd say hello. Not really sure how all of this works. Had my original melanoma removed. Just had my WLE and SLNB surgery so waiting for the results of that. Weirdly feel that I'm kind of a fraud as I don't feel unwell yet I...
Hi, I am joining this group for the second time…I was first diagnosed with melanoma three and a half years ago, and have been having treatment on and off since then. My main strategy for dealing with it emotionally has been denial, hence my lack of participation...
Hi everyone. Diagnosed with earliest stage melanoma. On my face I have had one biopsy and 2 lots of surgery. They gained a clear margin. Surgery Dec 2021. Now I need to have a further punch biopsy due to a small lump on my face.
Hi all What is the longest anyone has been on DAB and TRAM for from start to finish and can you note down affects and stop tines if any.. Has anyone had to stop because of a medical necessity? IE in interfered with heart and/or eyes etc. Thanks
Just to say I’ve just had my results from my WLE and SLNB and everything is clear! I am overwhelmed after so much worry since last august. thank you to everyone on here that have been so helpful even though I know I have asked some dumb questions at...
I think this is possibly a silly question but I’m going to ask it anyway. After each dose of my pembro so far (I’m on dose 4 of 9 and having them every 6 weeks), I come down with some sort of viral-like symptoms. Cold, cough, sore throat, aches, swollen...
Hello all. I had a 1b melanoma removed, lymph nodes clear, last year and returned to my indoor retail job. My hours have changed from a 6 am start to a 4.30 or 5am start and my sleep is suffering. I love gardening and I have applied for a retail job...
Hi all, I've been recommended to post here by the helpline. I'm really struggling with my mental health so just hearing from some folk who have similar experience will hopefully help. My story: My wife noticed a large mole on my neck a few months...
Hey, I've just turned 25 last month, have no previous health concerns or issues and have just been diagnosed with malignant melonoma. I'm working in a bar at the minute and just about making ends meet, my GP has written me off work for at least 28 days...
Just trying to work out how all this works . My mum has just been told she has melonoma in her leg treatment not yet started but fingers crossed soon. I am struggling with everything to be honest 60 years old and I have gone to pieces she is 83 and takes...
