Hi I have just been diagnosed with melanoma skin cancer and referred for urgent removal the melanoma is on my back and is 35mm big in size and I am very frightened can you please give me some information about what this means for me
I am sorry to hear that you are waiting for the removal of your melanoma and I can understand how unsettling this must be for you.
The surgeon will remove the melanoma and a clear margin around the cancer. You can read more about the surgery here.
Once the tissue has been removed, this is then examined by the pathologist under a microscope. The pathologist will then be able to give your doctors more of an idea of the staging of the melanoma and what your next steps should be.
I know that it is easier said then done but do try and take one step at a time. You may find that this is the only treatment that you require.
Make a list of any questions and concerns that you have for the doctor. You may have a specialist dermatology nurse that you can talk to.
Once you have had the treatment you will have regular follow-up's
Do give the nurses a ring on the helpline if you would like to talk things through.
The number to ring is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm.
I am sorry to hear that you are waiting for the removal of your melanoma and I can understand how unsettling this must be for you.
The surgeon will remove the melanoma and a clear margin around the cancer. You can read more about the surgery here.
Once the tissue has been removed, this is then examined by the pathologist under a microscope. The pathologist will then be able to give your doctors more of an idea of the staging of the melanoma and what your next steps should be.
I know that it is easier said then done but do try and take one step at a time. You may find that this is the only treatment that you require.
Make a list of any questions and concerns that you have for the doctor. You may have a specialist dermatology nurse that you can talk to.
Once you have had the treatment you will have regular follow-up's
Do give the nurses a ring on the helpline if you would like to talk things through.
The number to ring is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm.
