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Hi all, I honesty don't know what to do and the anxiety is killing me. I noticed a mole on my husband's back way back in 2021 I took a photo of it and didn't think much of it he has had it for I'd estimate 10 years, always since I've known him so...
Quite rightly, many posts on the Melanoma Forum raise concerns and seek advice/reassurance following recent diagnoses, etc. I thought, however, it's worth posting with some positive news which will hopefully provide encouragement for fellow patients...
I’m awaiting a Sentinel Node Biopsy, in the meantime I want to travel to Europe, can anyone recommend a good travel insurance company who will offer good cover?
Hi all, I’ve recently been diagnosed as having stage 4 melanoma with tumours in my mesenteric layer, gall bladder and a lymph node in my neck. I had a melanoma removed from my ovary 18.3.25 and from my skin in 1998, 2002, and 2003. I’ve had annual dermatology...
I’m new to the group and very worried. i had a melanoma mole a few years ago and it was removed classed as 1a. didn’t think much more of it until October 2024 when i noticed a lump a few centimetres from the original mole on my left lower leg. went...
Hi all after recently diagnosed with stage 2a melanoma after my horse stood on my toe 6 years ago I'm new to all of this. I work in the NHS sector and have supported friends and family through cancer. Have appointment for toe amputation next week and...
Hi there. Not sure where to begin. On Saturday I had my results for my Biopsy from a mole removed from rear shoulder five weeks ago. It was made worse because of a a mix up over the appointment. (Totally my fault) I wrongly assumed the appointment...
New to all this, so wanted to say hello & introduce myself. I was diagnosed pt1a melanoma on my left shoulder on 19th March after my ‘dodgy looking’ mole was removed on 11th Feb. I am really worried and so nervous about the next steps, as my referral...
Diagnosis received today - stage 1a melanoma. Shocked but relieved it’s not spread
Hi, I have recently been diagnosed with stage 3a melanoma. I had 4 lymph nodes removed and 2.0mm was found in 2 of them. All the numbers are very confusing but I am pT2a pN2a M0). BRAF V600E mutation. I have been offered Targeted Therapy because I...
