Melanoma diagnosis

I've just been told what I thought was a wart behind my ear was a 2.33mm cancer.  I only saw Dr because I wondered why nearby lymph node was hard and swollen. Noticed in mid jan24 saw Dr Feb 24 growth removed 5 March and results yesterday 4 April.  Seeing specialist Monday for more details on lymph node procedure due at the hospital. I live in guernsey so this will be off island treatment for me. Is there any chance the lymph node could just be up because its fighting the presence of the melanoma or is it almost 100 per cent that it must have spread. I notice some Google info states can spread in 6 weeks. 

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  • Hello Zo-zo and thanks for your post,

    I am sorry to hear about your situation. I can understand how unsettling it can be to wait for results but unfortunately it is really only the doctors and the results from any biopsies taken that can confirm whether your lymph node is involved. Try not to use the internet as a guide as it is so general and does not reflect your situation. 

    Hopefully you will know more today.

    You are welcome to ring and chat this through with one of the helpline nurses. Our number is freephone 0808 800 4040 and the nurses are here Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm.

    All the best,

    Catherine

  • The ball has started to roll. I have an ultrasound on Friday 19th to check if any spread to liver I think wish it was sooner but hey ho lucky to live in a part of the world wirld where we have good health care.. hoping to hear from the hospital ASAP about my surgery date. Need to get this bloody lymph node removed can't help feeling like its like a time bomb in my head. I'm not stressing too much which is great. I take anti anxiety medication for PMT can't help thinking this is what's keeping me calm. But whatever works is good for me. 

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  • The ball has started to roll. I have an ultrasound on Friday 19th to check if any spread to liver I think wish it was sooner but hey ho lucky to live in a part of the world wirld where we have good health care.. hoping to hear from the hospital ASAP about my surgery date. Need to get this bloody lymph node removed can't help feeling like its like a time bomb in my head. I'm not stressing too much which is great. I take anti anxiety medication for PMT can't help thinking this is what's keeping me calm. But whatever works is good for me. 

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