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Hi I had my biopsy done 3 weeks ago (28th oct). I was impatient and Tuesday(21st nov) decided to call dermatology to chase up any results. They said they have my results but the consultant hasn’t done the letter. I was told at my initial appointment that...
Hello I’m just hoping for some advice/reassurance please. Back in July I visited my GP for a mole on my neck and was advised it was fine. Last week I seen a dermatologist privately and he said it was atypical and would want to remove it. He said he...
Hi everyone, I had a stage 1b melanoma removed from my shoulder and then another surgery at the end of August to remover more skin and a lymph node in my neck - thankfully I was found to be clear! Anyway a year ago I was very poorly and ended up being...
Hi All, I have recently been diagnosed as Stage 3c Melanoma. Had 4 excisions, first biopsy result, CT Scan and MRI Scan and awaiting further results. Any advice welcome on how to deal with the news and anxiety while waiting for results.
Good Afternoon All, As the post suggests I new to all this, a bit of background. I had an excision on 4th November. The Dermatologist didn't hold back on the appointment which kind of knocked me sideways. I'm early 40s and usual of good health until...
Having had surgery to remove Acral Lentiginous Melanoma from my left heel and lymph nodes from left thigh and groin I am now about to start immunotherapy as the melanoma is still in my system (though not in any major organs yet). I have opted for the...
Really not sure about having the sentinel lymph node biopsy . Just confused and my husband does not want to talk to me about it and I don’t want to worry my children. Feel like I want to cry all da
Hi I have stage 2 melanoma. It appears to have been completely removed with surgery and has not spread. I've been offered immunotherapy of pembrolizumab. I'm uncertain about the effects of this drug. Will I feel really unwell or will I feel moderately...
Hi everyone. My mum's just had her second cycle of Ipi / Nivo two days ago having taken a break for a week of steroids to sort out some mild diarrhea. She felt very poorly for about a week and a half after her first cycle, had the stomach problems,...
4 weeks ago i was reviewed and a week later i had a WLE on my arm. I was told i would receive a letter after 4 weeks with my results but they called last week and asked me to attend face to face. Understandable this has made me anxious. I wonder if...
