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Hi everyone, I had a malignant melanoma removed from my back in 2007, since then checking has been fine and a few moles removed but all benign. 3 weeks ago I noticed my right boob was inflamed and I suspected Inflammatory Breast Cancer (bad). Yesterday...
Hello. I have recently been diagnosed with stage 1B melonoma removed from my back. Currently I am booked in for the WLE and SLNB. But the symptoms I am experiencing are haunting. I do not seem to have any swollen lymphs. But certainly get chills and often...
Hello all I'm probably overthinking I guess a new diagnosis can do that you so I'm 4 weeks post mole removal wle due on the 24th. my scar (upper right back) has a slight lump at the bottom and my toenail has developed a cream spot on the side. I think...
Hi All, I have been diagnosed with malignant melanoma stage 3, I'm due to have my 1st meeting with the Oncologist tomorrow and I'm feeling extremely anxious and overwhelmed, don't feel like work and feel I need to keep a brave face on for my partner...
After having a mole removed and being told it was melanoma-luckily it has been caught early and I am waiting for a WLE, I have been surprised by others peoples reactions to it. Family have been supportive as waiting for the results as many know is a very...
Hello all, Im thinking of booking a private whole body CT scan as won't be offered one as stage 1a. Awaiting my WLE 24th may but thinking about every ache or pain. I've pain in right hand pelvis and spine recently just but as I've read it normal to...
Hi, It has taken me a while to post on here, just been reading posts in the background. My husband was 23yrs old when he had a cyst removed on his leg the size of a golf ball. (Wasn't a cyst we later found out). 3yrs ago the lump returned in the exact...
Hello everyone I was diagnosed with stage 1A Malignant Melanoma on Friday with Wide local excision booked for 24th March. It's all been very quick and odd. Could I ask how this impacts on our life insurance? I am interested to learn more and look forward...
Hi I have a quick question that I hoped someone may be able to advise on. i had a stage 1a melanoma on my ankle and had a wle to remove that is December. All healed well and results from wle came back clear. i noticed a new leasion on my face which...
Hi, just wondered if there is anyone on this trial who could share any info please? Thanks
