My mole was excised at the beginning of January. Results came back as a stage 1. Had a wide area excision on Monday, and now have to wait for biopsy results. Are there statistics for wide area excision biopsy results ?
I'm sorry you've been diagnosed with melanoma but pleased you've now completed your treatment. A wide local excision following initial mole removal is the main treatment for early stage melanoma.
I'm not aware of any statistics for WLE results. This is something that the NHS may collect so do ask your specialist team about this. But most early stage WLE results comes back clear.
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) recommend that for stage 1 melanoma, the surgeon removes at least 1 cm of tissue around the melanoma.
I hope this helps. Give us a ring if you would like to talk anything over. The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.
I'm sorry you've been diagnosed with melanoma but pleased you've now completed your treatment. A wide local excision following initial mole removal is the main treatment for early stage melanoma.
I'm not aware of any statistics for WLE results. This is something that the NHS may collect so do ask your specialist team about this. But most early stage WLE results comes back clear.
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) recommend that for stage 1 melanoma, the surgeon removes at least 1 cm of tissue around the melanoma.
I hope this helps. Give us a ring if you would like to talk anything over. The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.
