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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...
Posting on behalf of my Dad because we are just very anxious waiting for any results. background story is Dad found a lump in his groin a few weeks ago, biopsy has been done and traces of melanoma were present, he has a CT scan tomorrow and that’s...
Hi everyone, I’ve had 2 moles removed for biopsy back around 10 May at Salford. They said results normally take 6-8 weeks to come back. I’ve just received notification today that they’ve booked an appointment with dermatology for 21 August which is...
I went to see my GP about a suspicious mole and they referred me for suspected skin cancer. Two days later, I get a call to book an appointment (for the following day) with something called Skin Analytics, where they take photographs and use AI, which...
i was dignoised with stage 3 melanoma 4 years ago on my cath and then again this year i got cancer in groin in my lymph nodes so i’ve had some of them removed and now i’ve got a new lump 10 weeks after surgery awaiting to get my lump removed and histology...
Feeling really anxious about what I’m going to find out tomorrow. Had a mole excision 5 weeks ago and they said results would be by post but got a letter with appointment. I keep thinking that there must be something wrong to get me in. Surely if everything...
I wish my children didn't have to go through what I've gone through but my daughter back on the cancer pathway, more moles got to come out. It feels never ending. I know we should be happy catch everything early but knowing it will always come back...
Hello everyone, Initial melanoma 1.2 mm Breslow classified as T2A (0 mitoses, no ulceration) I just received my WLE and SLNB results, still need to check it with the doctor on Friday. I didn't understand half of what the report said, I used Chat...
Hi new here been diagnosed with stage 3 melonoma has spread to lymph nodes due to be removed soon then been offered Immunotherapy either tablet or infusion both sound scary with side effects does anyone know the difference please in terms of side eff...
