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Hello, Just wondering if anyone can advise or has similar problems? After being diagnosed recently with Melanoma again, first time in 2017, I'm recovering from a wide excision and skin graft which I had 9 weeks ago. It's been a difficult time and...
Ive been told today the melanoma is stage 2TA but a “micro dot” was found so this means it is now stage 3. Dermatologist has now recommended a PET CT and a brain CT. I’ve no idea when I will be able to get these scans or why I need them. Does anyone know...
Hi all, I'm new to the community and wanted some advice from people who may have already been through the process. I was initally diagnosed with stage 2A but following my wider excision and sentinel lymph node biopsy, I've had a letter to state that...
Had a phone call from the GP's receptionist today. It basically went like this 'hi, dermatology have had a look at the photos the doctor sent and want to see you'. I asked when, and the reply was 'don't know, bye'. Is the equivalent of the letter...
Hi everyone, Following my Melanoma diagnosis in March this year I have not been able to stop thinking about what if it is somewhere else on my body and it just hasn’t been found yet. My original melanoma was a very tiny dark brown spot - not raised...
Hi, just wondering if anyone can share any experiences of the following, after ordinary treatments have been exhausted: TIL or T Cell therapy abroad molecular profiling compassionate use trials thanks so much in advance x
HI all, 4 weeks after my wife's biopsy she received a call today asking her to attend an appointment this Thursday to discuss the results. I'm assuming that there wouldn't be a need for a face to face appointment for this if it wasn't Melanoma....
Hi i I had a lump on my thigh which was diagnosed as melanoma and it had spread to my lungs. I was treated with nivolumab and ipilibumab. I lasted three sessions before I got ill and was hospitalised with colitis and then pneumonitis which I understand...
Hi all had surgery on my parotid gland in may turns out melanoma completely gutted, all scans clear, dermatology head to foot clear 28th of this month i start immunotherapy Nivolumab bit worried about side effects been told I'm stage 3b absolutely gu...
My mum has just been diagnosed with melanoma in the bowel, has anyone had any experience of this?
