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

  • Thank you for your message. The ball is rolling for my treatment thankfully.. I have a scan booked next Friday at my local hospital to check for spreading to liver. Scary thought but hopefully will be clear. Waiting to hear from the hospital about my surgery. I hope I don't have to wait too long this swollen and hard  lymph node feels like a time bomb...

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  • Thank you for your message. The ball is rolling for my treatment thankfully.. I have a scan booked next Friday at my local hospital to check for spreading to liver. Scary thought but hopefully will be clear. Waiting to hear from the hospital about my surgery. I hope I don't have to wait too long this swollen and hard  lymph node feels like a time bomb...

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