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I noticed a large lesion on my back in late June and went to my GP who immediately did a rapid referral to my local hospital dermatology department. I had my first appointment there a couple of weeks later and was told I would need to have it removed...
Hi, I was diagnosed with an active stage 3 melanoma on Thursday last week and have CT and MRI scans booked for this Thursday. My head and stomach are spinning - it is quite a challenge to realise this is actually happening to me! I have read various articles...
Three weeks ago I had a mole removed after an urgent referral from the dermatologist. I got the results in person yesterday by the Dermatologist Consultant who said my mole is an ‘atypical spitz nevus’. I’m aware of what a Spitz Nevus is, a type of benign...
Hi all, Please note that I am copying what I wrote in my profile section to save time... 36 years old with a husband and 4 children that I love with every part of me, and I found what I believe is ALM on my right big toe! No one has confirmed...
Hi everyone I have Melanoma, and tomorrow is my wide local excision surgery followed by a skin graft and then also my lymph node biopsy. I have to have a CT scan first with the contrast dye in the morning to see where my sentinel node is for the lymph...
Hi, bit of a strange one. I was recently diagnosed with stage 1 melanoma and it’s knocked me a bit all over mentally. I’m covered in moles and feel a constant worry checking them all now. Now I’m not an overly dramatic or attention seeking person and...
I was diagnosed with this type of melanoma several years ago. Apparently it is quite rare and I am not aware of anyone else who has this type of melanoma. The melanoma appears on the palms of the hands or the soles of the feet. I have it on my right foot...
I have now had my wider excision on Saturday 23rd and was shocked to hear the Dr say it'll be 4 weeks until I get the results. I didn't expect to hear about awaiting results. I thought that would be it. I didn't find the experience very pleasant as I...
Hi. Just wondering if anyone else struggles with this. Had a melanoma in situ removed right arm 7 years ago. Just had another suspicious lesion removed left shoulder. Hopefully BCC at worst, waiting on biopsy results. Just finding myself terrified...
Can anyone recommend any particular sunscreen? Pre diagnosis I used to use Boots Soltan. I know that some have moved onto Altruist but I’ve heard differing reports regarding ingredients. Any info, greatly appreciated
