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Hello I was here a few months ago (consultant told me my mole was melanoma but all turned out to be okay!) - many thanks for all your help, advice and reassurance! So - I had a large mole removed from my lower back) (c. 1.5cm) a couple of years ago...
Hi, I am new to this group amd hoping to get some information if possible. I received the results from a skin biopsy nearly two weeks ago. This was 11 weeks after the biopsy. The diagnosis was "at least superficial spreading melanoma in situ with dermal...
Hi there I have developed very sore feet. The soles of my feet are sore and I now have chilblains. I did read that treatment can cause changes in vascular system. Does anyone else experience these symptoms. I am on treatment number 6 . Treatment is for...
Hi all, I’ve recently been diagnosed with a 1b melanoma and I know that at this stage it’s rare to have other symptoms. I’ve been telling myself that I did have occasional headaches and aches and pains before the diagnosis and not to overthink every...
Hi there, first post from me, I have been reading posts here for a few months. Has anyone had local recurrence of melanoma on the scar? Background - melanoma 1b on right calf WLE and negative SLNB last May. Today I have noticed a blue/black raised...
I have Stage 4 melanoma which has spread to my lungs. 2 sessions of ipi/nivo have left me with severe inflammation of my lung. All treatment has had to be stopped until this is resolved. I was hospitalised due to problems breathing and given iv steroids...
Hi! I had a biopsy on 27th Nov which came back as stage 1a melanoma and I am waiting for my WLE. I have hundreds and hundreds of moles and a very large number of them are atypical and increasingly so. I find it impossible to keep track. I pay privately...
Has anyone received Immunotherapy Pembrolizumab on its own?
Hello all, I hope you’re all well and are doing okay given the difficult circumstances. Reading this forum has already helped me so I want to thank those kind people who take the time to read and respond to posts and messages. It really means a lot...
Hi I am 55 and although the last 6 months have been full of worry, I am so thankful this week to learn I am through my MM, Stage 2b WLE & SNLB with all clear. I've consented to Pembrolizumab immunotherapy. Apart from this MM and resolved hyperthyroidism...
