People of any background, gender identity or sexual orientation etc can be diagnosed with cancer. Please be welcoming and supportive when talking to others.
We keep this a safe space for everyone. To find out more, take a look at our Community Guidelines.
Hi, Anyone got any experience ot having the odd bit of alcobol on Nivolumab / immunotherapy? I'm talking literally a couple of glasses of wine here. Going to an event soon and I'd love to be able to join in. So if anyone can share their experience ...
Hi ive had 3rd round of immunotherapy last week ipi & nivo Since then I’ve had chest & back pain with breathlessness from time to time ive been to A&E had a chest X-ray ecg & bloods done including the dimer blood test for clots everyone was normal...
So nearly 3yrs after diagnosis I still can't find my perfect tinted sun protection for my face! I'm fair skinned and don't wear a lot of makeup up but struggling to find a factor50 tinted sunscreen/moisturiser that is fair enough for me. Any suggestions...
My sister was diagnosed with metastatic melanoma in December 2022 after having what she was told was a cyst removed from her neck but was actually metastatic melanoma. It was named stage 4 as was a bit in her lung and her thigh but brain scan was clear...
Hi everyone, I'm new on here so I'm not sure if I'm at the right place. Basically, I've had a weird looking mole for a year and it's gradually grown in size so I decided to get it checked out few months ago. I had a urgent referral to see a dermatologist...
Hey all, I’m new here and just wanted to hear everyone else’s stories. Are there any others around my age as feeling so worried, anxious and like I’ve done something wrong! I have had a mole for about 10 years which has slowly got bigger and more abnormal...
Got my WLE booked for next Wednesday but tested positive for covid last night. Not sure whether I should ring hospital to tell them or wait to see if I’m testing negative nearer the time. Reading about it seems they don’t like operating until 2 weeks...
Hi, I had a WLE and lymph node biopsy 7 months ago. Luckily, all clear and the recovery was quite good with little pain and no lymphedema. However, I had lot of numbness feel and tingling that eventually got better. Only sometimes I feel some weirdness...
Looking for any guidance on how long it will take to have WLE after a positive diagnosis if anyone is able to share their experience. Are there any NICE guidelines for this? Thanks
so newly diagnosed with Melanoma…. Had a biopsy back in March, had the results in April. Had an operation in April for the removal of my melanoma and a lymph node also. Had the results back a few days ago and have found out the melanoma has spread to...
