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Hello I am new to the group. Was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic melanoma a few weeks ago. Have phone appointment with my oncologist this week when hopefully they can start some form of treatment. I have no idea what to expect with treatment - will...
Hi was recently diagnosed with ALM and had my 1st op to remove the tumour on my foot. This has meant I can't wear shoes so living in flip-flops and crocs. I thought I was okay until today when I was told I couldnt wear crocs on the gym floor at a Nuffield...
Really sorry if im in the wrong section im new here. I noticed a new black mole type growth on my leg which to the naked eye looked like a blood blister but when i zoomed in closer it was a very dark mole and very very small. Within 7 weeks i had...
I've been really careful with covering up and wearing UPF clothing since melanoma, but was wondering... in the evenings now it's still really hot after work, 28° in Brighton, but UV is only at 1 or 2 from 5-8pm. Is it ok to wear shorts and t-shirt in...
Hi everyone, I'm new to this group, went to hospital yesterday because of a mole on my shoulder, I had a bit of a shock, the doctor told me that he was suspicious that it was melanoma, I had to have it removed there and then. I am now waiting for the...
Hi all, I'm not sure if this is the right place to ask this, but 2 weeks ago at the GP I was given an urgent 2WW suspected cancer referral for a mole. I chased up the hospital as today marks 2 weeks and they said that the derm department is so slammed...
Hello, I've noticed a raised mole on my arm. It didn't used to be raised. I got my husband to take a photo of it with my phone and it looks like it has uneven borders and a second colour in it. The one good thing about it is it is small, it's maybe...
Hi! I had Stage 1B melanoma last year. SNLB & WLE. All was well. I've now got a large black patch (1cm) appear under my skin on the heel of my foot. It looks and feels like a blister but I put a needle in (sorry if you're squeamish) and nothing came...
Hi, I’m new here and not really sure if I’m posting in the right place or if I even belong here, as I do not have a diagnosis (yet?). I was referred to dermatology for a growth on my hand in early February and a second referral was made in March for...
Hi All. I posted this on another thread but was helpfully directed here. I have been wondering if this is normal, because it is making me a little loopy. I had my mole biopsy last month on a mole to check for Melanoma - I was told the results would...
