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Hello. So I have had this mole on my back since I was a child. It’s around 7-8mm. I felt it the other day and it felt slightly raised. I’m unsure as to whether it was always this way. I went to get it checked by GP and she said the only thing she can...
Hi I had a lesion (I thought it was a mole) removed from my arm last week as it was suspicious and it was itchy too. . I was called in quickly and had it removed. They said it would be 2 to 4 weeks to get the results from this. I don't know what would...
No idea what to put here, just had a CT scan yesterday so waiting for results to see if my Melanoma stage 3 has spread, but nurse couldn't feel any lymphatic chunks so that is good or at least hopeful : / It's been a crazy week, I'm in shock. But I...
Hi Had a suspicious mole removed last week, as they were removing the mole they dropped it on the floor. I have my results appointment in 6 weeks and I was just wondering if anyone else had a sample dropped on the floor, and whether it effected the...
I have now discovered by reading the bottom line on a letter from an Oncology Doctor my last ct scan showed Incidental Cholelithiasis, he didn't mention this 3 weeks before during the phone consultation only on the letter confirming the consultation....
Diagnosed with two melanomas yesterday, I’ve told my immediate family, whilst everyone is trying to be supportive and positive I just want to hide away, I don’t want to talk to anyone, I did the grocery shopping this morning and the things I usually do...
So the dermatologist removed my melanomas this morning for more accurate staging. The biopsy suggested stage T2a and the doctor said fingers crossed it stays that way. I have 18 stitches on my shin. Which I’ve been told to be extremely careful with, she...
Hi, 1st dose of pembro in March, went really well, 2nd dose 6 weeks later in May, it took 3 hours longer than it should due to back and chest pains like I have never felt in my life, but got through on pain killers. Today 3rd dose and had to stop, after...
Could I please ask of any who are currently receiving Immunotherapy treatment if you have found this to impact your working life. I appreciate health comes first but I don’t think I can afford not to work. My long term sick pay is dreadful. 2 weeks...
Last Friday 13th June the dermatologist took 5 biopsy’s from a large lesion on my leg. She said the results would be back in 2-3 weeks. I got a call this morning from the hospital to say they want to see me tomorrow afternoon. I’m absolutely terrified...
