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Hi. I was diagnosed with the above just over 5 weeks ago and waiting for surgery planned 6th May. It was a total shock and I’m struggling to come to terms with it all. I don’t have much of a network of local friends as I have recently moved. I’m now suffering...
Hello again, I'm stage for nodular scalp melanoma with pelvic mets. Braf positive. History of heart attack 2020. Offered these 2 treatment options. Difficult decision, wondering if anyone else had similar decision to make. Any advice. I've read cardiac...
Hello , I’m 67 ,and was originally diagnosed with a Stage 2 , BRAF positive Melanoma, which is now a Stage 3. My treatment plan is lymph node removal with a Plastic Surgeon, and then a discussion with an Oncologist. I’ve heard both good and bad...
Hi all I have been now diagnosed with stage 3c I have an oncology appointment this Wednesday Anyone on here living with this type of cancer? Just trying to get my head around it all...
My first time posting. My mam who has mid stage dementia has just been diagnosed with an aggressive 5cm melanoma on her leg, it was a long term leg ulcer which changed rapidly from February onwards this year. The consultant said that they don't think...
Mum has just started Tvec for melanoma in her leg - week 2 -we’re keen to hear others tips and experiences and to share ours - in short when to worry and when to accept that it’s all part of the treatment
Hi I’ve just been told that I’m going to be offered the above treatment for metastatic melanoma. I recently had a lymph node dissection and thankfully it hadn’t spread any further. Would like to hear from others who have been on this oathway thank ...
I’m due to have the WLE and SLNB, pre-op next week! With the WLE on my left arm. Can I ask what recovery time has been like for you and how long you had to be off work? ️
Hi there i was diagnosed with stage 3b melanoma in 2021. I have had 2 recurrences since and they are wanting to do my scans 3 monthly now instead of 6 monthly. I’m really concerned about the impact these have on my body including cancer. Does anyone...
Hello all. Just had a mole excised from my calf following a 2 week referral from the GP. Consultant who removed it said he suspected it was melanoma and my results would take at least 4 weeks. Possibly 6. Can anyone tell me if the fast track cancer...
