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Hi all, I am planning to travel to see my extended family back home soon. I was wondering if you put melanoma as pre-existing condition when buying travel insurance. I had stage 1b melanoma and had WLE and SLNB and its all clear atm. Been discharged...
Hi. I’ve just had my gp’s report through from my melanoma diagnosis and at the bottom of the letter it says I was noted to have slight anaemia with a low platelet count. I never had any blood tests. How can the dermatologist tell when he only looked at...
Hey.......I found a melanoma on my clitoris in June, after referral from my GP, had 2 biopsies taken 3 weeks later and then a week later had the "itsnotgoodnewsitscancer" phonecall. 2 surgeries. First attempt with local, couldnt get it all so general...
I had a WLE and SLNB in February 2021 for Melanoma in my left upper arm. Fortunately, the biopsy was clear, the scar has healed well and I have good function in my arm but still suffer tingling sensations. An experienced sports masseuse has suggested...
Hi everyone. New to the group and joined on behalf of my mum who is 85 years . She has an appontment next week to discuss starting treatment with Pembrolizumab. We have another 18 year old in the family who was treated with it last year and discussed...
Hi I am new to the forum. It has taken me a while, I will have been diagnosed a year ago next month. Now feels right to reach out and connect with people who know what I am going through. I am wondering if anyone else is having adjuvant therapy with the...
Started at 3B and yesterday I took my last Dabrafenib / Trametinib tablet. It's been a strange old journey but here we are, no worse for wear Just a slightly lumpy tattoo! Does anyone have any experience coming off these medications? How long does it...
Hi everyone I'm new here and I'd like a bit of help. During consultations biopsys and surgery my mental health was absolutely fine however since I've finished treatment ( I've got a follow up in 6 weeks) my mental health has really taken a hit it's almost...
What sunsceeen does everyone use on their face /body everyday? Typically my skin goes really dry when I wear suncream so I need to find something that works for me
Hello, I’ve recently been diagnosed with Stage Four Melanoma which has spread to my lymphatic system and lungs. To say I’m scared is putting it mildly. it’s all very new and very difficult to digest what seems like an onslaught of information and...
