A brief reminder of my story then a question. Visited my GP 27th Jan with a suspicious mole. Urgent referral to dermatologist seen on the 11th Feb,had 2 moles removed and told to expect the worst. Told it could take 6 weeks for biopsy results to come back, I got them after 4weeks., both confirmed as melanoma, I was told stage 2 on 1 and stage 0 on the other, that was later corrected to stage 1b on both. Had op for wide excisions and sentinel node biopsies on the 30th March, told it's a 5 week wait for results and my return app on the 5th May.
1st Question Has anyone experienced a large seroma and how long did it take to absorb? It is in my groin and is very uncomfortable especially when sitting.
2nd Question Following the discovery of Melanoma did anyone get a full skin exam? I have lots of moles and skin markings. I asked the dermatology/skin cancer nurse about this she was very vague and said my GP is responsible for a full skin check is this correct? I have made an appointment to see my GP but earliest I could get was 9 days away.
A friend who was diagnosed last year said the dermatologist gave him a thorough head to toe soon as they discovered his single melanoma.