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Hi I am new to the group. Been diagnosed as stage 1B withe a WLE and Lymph Node Biopsy booked for 13 December. Find that this is constantly on my mind. Is that pretty usual?
I have decided t have Dab/tram treatment, I was unsure about this because of list of side effects. I would appreciate any feedback from other members of the forum.
I was diagnosed yesterday with stage 3 melanoma on my right forearm. I feel incredibly overwhelmed. Got to have WLE and SLNB soon, not sure of timescales etc. I have had this on my arm for 3 years and have tried so many times to seek treatment and now...
Has anyone experienced raised ESR levels after 2 rounds of pembro? Did this stop your next treatment?
Hi everyone Feeling a bit deflated tonight and just wanted to see what everyone else would feel. I had my pet scan results today, the nurse said the scan shows a continued response and everything has stayed the same since my last scan in July. Since...
Hi, My husband was diagnosed stage 1a melanoma 2 wks ago. We were told it was caught early but they wanted to arrange a WLE as a precaution. This is booked for tomorrow. When he was told of his diagnosis he was given a thorough examination. The...
Good morning, everyone, I have recently had a melanoma diagnosis and I am feeling incredibly anxious and sad. I just don’t know what to do. Some time I feel ok and others I am very low. I am very scared. Did you all feel the same way after diagnosis...
Hi has any one had any problems with fluid build up in groin slnb site nearly 3 months after surgery I had it 2 weeks after surgery and now its come back its a little red, tender and swollen, not as red as before does not seem to be getting any worse...
Hi all, best wishes to you all. I left the forum about 5 years ago, bought a motorbike and slowly forgot about melanoma. Then 8weeks ago I found a lump near the WLE scar and now find myself needing to chat, it is not something I want to discuss with friends...
Hi everyone, I’m a mum of 2 young children and had a mole removed 2 weeks ago I’m trying not to worry until I have to but finding the wait quite hard, i have had the mole for a few months and tried several different treatments from the doctors before...
