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I got the result of biopsy nearly 2 weeks ago ... it's a melanoma. I'm worried sick - I've spent the days since varying between being an ostrich, having nightmares - I lost my husband 7 1/2 years ago and although I have grown up daughters who live nearby...
Hello, I am new here and would appreciate any advice from those that have been through similar. I was first diagnosed with stage 3 melanoma in 2017. I only had a SLND left groin and watch and wait for 5 years then I was discharged. Then this summer...
Hello all. I was diagnosed last week with melanoma stage 1B. I had been wanting to get a mole on my back removed for aesthetic reasons and when I saw the doctor at the end of July she wasn't happy with it. 4 days later I had it removed and it...
Hi has anyone on here have had dabrafenib and trametinib and had any side affects just curious as I might be having this treatment.
Hi all, it’s been a while. I have/had Stage 4 melanoma. Had some great scan results and as of March I’ve been on a “break” from treatment. Can’t complain about any of that. I do however have ongoing side effects from treatment. Mainly leg pain which I...
Hello, I’m sorry we’re all here! Just back from my husband seeing the consultant after being referred on a 2 ww with a mole on the sole of his foot. We don’t know how long it’s been there as hubby only noticed it when it became raised like a blood...
I had an urgent referral for a biopsy of a mole and was told waiting times could be 6-8 weeks in central London. Just wondering how long it was taking for people to get their results back to try and manage my expectations. Only at the two week mark but...
Hello all, i requested my MDT outcome sheet following the biopsy, and I have regression. I believe this means my body has been fighting the melanoma. Does anyone have any experience of this, and what this actually means please? Thank you
Hello everyone I’m new to this forum and don’t know where to start to be honest . last June I was diagnosed with melanoma after I became concerned about a knew mole on my leg .I was referred to dermatology and had my mole removed. After waiting around...
I know this is a really stupid thing to say but I got told today by the blood donation bank that I can never donate blood ever again. I know it's really obvious that it would be a thing but I honestly thought that if the cancer is gone and the SNLB comes...
