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Lentigo maligna

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Hi, 

A couple of months ago I had a small mole removed from my cheek. I recently received my results... lentigo maligna.  The consultant said they need to remove 5mm around my scar which will be in 2 weeks time. I'm scared about having to go through the surgery again especially as the wound will be bigger. I have quite a few moles and I'm now getting paranoid that some others could be not be ok too.

I'm thinking of giving up work as I don't like making a fuss and taking time off and really don't want anymore stress. 

I'm also interested in trying to find a good natural 50+ suncream as I don't want to put lots of chemicals in my skin now this has happened but know it's important to protect my skin from the sun. It would be great if anyone could recommend some good suncreams. I love running and cycling so I'm often outdoors but this has made me not want to go out so much.

I have recently been diagnosed with osteopenia after a wrist fracture so I'm concerned about not getting enough vitamin D from the sun.

I would really like my other moles to be checked but I'm not sure how to go about this.

I'd really appreciate any advice. Thank you!

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  • Hello, and thank you for your post.

    I am sorry that you are waiting to have further surgery. I can imagine this is a worrying time for you.

    As Angie T has mentioned, cancer does come under the disability act. This means you cannot be treated less favourably than people who do not have cancer because you have cancer. Macmillan Cancer Support has further information on the website.

    We cannot recommend a specific sun cream, but you may find our information on skin care after melanoma useful.

    It might also be worth having a chat with your GP about your concerns about getting your moles checked, as they may be able to advise you further or also have recommendations on when you can go to get mole mapping.

    If you do have any moles you are concerned about, then it's always best to be safe and get checked by your GP. Please feel free to get back to us if you have any further questions or if you would like to speak with one of our nurses on the helpline. We are available between 9 am and 5 pm, Monday to Friday.

    Take care,

    Jemma

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  • Hello, and thank you for your post.

    I am sorry that you are waiting to have further surgery. I can imagine this is a worrying time for you.

    As Angie T has mentioned, cancer does come under the disability act. This means you cannot be treated less favourably than people who do not have cancer because you have cancer. Macmillan Cancer Support has further information on the website.

    We cannot recommend a specific sun cream, but you may find our information on skin care after melanoma useful.

    It might also be worth having a chat with your GP about your concerns about getting your moles checked, as they may be able to advise you further or also have recommendations on when you can go to get mole mapping.

    If you do have any moles you are concerned about, then it's always best to be safe and get checked by your GP. Please feel free to get back to us if you have any further questions or if you would like to speak with one of our nurses on the helpline. We are available between 9 am and 5 pm, Monday to Friday.

    Take care,

    Jemma

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