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Hi there, I was diagnosed with Stage 2A melanoma last week, currently waiting for WLE and SLNB. They checked my lymph nodes a few times during the process and all were fine. They removed the melanoma from near my right knee, and for the last 3-5 days...
Hi, just on the 2ww for the above, saw GP on Thursday, got the dermatologist appointment today for a weeks time. Can anyone say what they will do? can I drive home after? I gather this is quite rare, which explains why I can't find much info about it...
Hi there, I’ve just joined the forum today, my husband was diagnosed stage 3c in Feb, had lymph node removal but despite that now at stage 4. Has spread to brain & lungs. He is about to start treatment on Monday, combined Ipilimumab & nivolumab. He...
Hi there, just started immunotherapy treatment - 2 down and 24 to go. Combination of Nivolumab and Relatlimab. First two treatments went very well with no significant side effects, but only very mild fatigue. I’ve been told by the Oncologist that this...
Had a mole biopsy done over 6 weeks ago and it still has a scab and is red around the site. Also feels tight. Should this be healed properly by now or should I be asking someone about it. Waiting for an appt for WLE and worried that if this is not healed...
Been for my appointment and as I suspected been diagnosed with melanoma stage 1a. Seen a nurse who explained everything and said I would need a WLE but not a SLNB as it seems as if it’s been caught early and not spread. I asked how they would stitch wound...
Hello everyone. My daughter found a new mole on my back end of April. Saw gp. Everything happened fast, saw gp ,reffered to hospital and had biopsy within 3weeks. Doctor said pretty sure its melanoma. Had biopsy. Got a 2 inch scar. And waiting on results...
Hi I had WLE and SLNB On 15th February. The SLNB was in my groin and I had swelling afterward which I was assured was normal. I still have swelling although it is now more around the knee area. All I would like to know is whether it is safe to fly with...
Hi I was diagnosed as having Stage 2b melanoma in December. I have had the WLE and biopsy on the nodes and all have come back as being clear. However I am still classed as being high risk for the cancer to return. I have been offered immunotherapy but...
Hello Everyone This is my first post so apologies if I'm asking a question that has previously been answered. I had my first immunology treatment on 24th April, Monday, there were 2 drugs, each took half an hour to go through. I haven't had any side...
