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Hi i had SLNB a year ago after being diagnosed with stage 1b melanoma in my foot. SLNB was in my groin and there were no problems. In the last 8 weeks I have been having pain in my groin. Like a stabbing, it’s difficult to move my leg at times and it...
Feeling really overwhelmed. I had a mole biopsy and it came back as lentigo maligna. I have since had a wider local excision a week ago. I have a wound that is just over 2 inches on my face which is still healing. I was advised by my GP receptionist...
Hi, I am new to this forum but not new to the cancer - had lung cancer removed in February 2019 and do far remained cancer-free. However I spotted a suspicious mole on my back - 3 out of 4 ABCD symptoms. My biggest problem is that I can't get a GP appointment...
Was told yesterday after 12 very positive months on Targeted Therapy, as I am BRAF positive, that there are small leesions showing in multiple locations on my spine and that I need to move to Immunotherapy combination of IPI/NIVO ASAP. I trust the science...
Hi all. I was just wondering whether anyone has had immunotherapy and not had any side effects? I am petrified of committing to having this treatment as I feel so well at the moment. My diagnosis is stage 3b with a positive SLNB.
Hi Iv recently been diagnosed a 2nd time with melanoma pt1a again. I didn't handle the last one to well I was traumatised after building myself back up for 3 years iv got the same stage again. I'm devastated. I'm 36 have 2 lovely young children amd...
Hi I am currently on targeted therapy for stage 4 Melanoma. I’m really struggling with peri menopause and am considering starting HRT, I will discuss this with my team at my next appointment but just wondered if anyone else is taking it and if you know...
Hi everyone. I just wanted to put a message out here as I am new to this forum. I was diagnosed with melanoma two weeks ago. I haven't really spoken to anyone about how I feel. I am a ‘smile and get on with it’ kind of person usually and as a teacher...
Edit Profile I was diagnosed on the 9th December, with Melanoma cancer, stage 2, after a mole was removed from my back on the 19th November,my original appointment was on the 14th October, but it was cancelled!. I was then...
Hi. I am new here. Started six years ago with wide excision on thigh. 6 months later separate lung cancer found. Treated and so far good however melanoma came up in lymph nodes 2 years ago. Nodes removed but operation not so good. Ct scan found spread...
