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Just wondering what experiences were on how long it takes to recover from a WLE? Mine is scheduled in for this Thursday but my scns said I shouldn’t drive home (like I did after the original removal) so was wondering what the differences are between WLE...
Hi, I had a biopsy for suspected melanoma taken on 17th December and was told it would be a 6-8 week wait for results. I've been checking my NHS app every day or so and Friday afternoon saw I've got a new appointment with dermatology at the hospital for...
Hi there, New here Was diagnosed back in n February 2024, was on cemo tablets for 8 months a now I stoped them 2weeks ago then last week , I start radiotherapy Wednesday. On Monday I start my ommintherophy for up 2yrs . I only have family to talk...
Hello, I'm new here and firstly wanted to say hello, and feel like I've joined something. I hope that makes sense. This week I have seen a specialist who is as certain as he can be that I have a 3mmx3mm melanoma on my arm. I'm booked in for surgery...
Hello, This is not my first time here but I guess I just wanted to get my thoughts down. Also, I have found it difficult to find any posts similar to my situation. In around November 2023, after a new tattoo I noticed a mole on my back. I kind of...
Hi, I know I've written this on the wrong forum, and I'm probably the only person that finds this site really confusing, but I couldn't figure out how to leave this on a BCC forum. I've been diagnosed with a BCC. It's been growing for a year and a half...
Just wondering if anyone else has experienced blackouts while having nivolumab/opdivo treatment?
Where do I begin? My husband was not feeling well in mid January of this year. He developed a cough in February that didn't seem to go away and he was losing weight he didn't even have to lose. When he started coughing up blood I knew something was serious...
Hi all, I am new to this group, having just had a stage 1a melanoma removed along with a lymph node removed under my left armpit, all has been conducted under surgery and the next step is discussing preventative treatment options. However, the options...
It is with the heaviest of hearts that I write this. After Christmas my husband was not feeling well. His color was off, his energy levels had dropped significantly and something was just not right. I brought him to the hospital and we found out his hemoglobin...
