WLE

My boyfriend has stage 1a melanoma. He needs WLE to ensure it’s all gone. He was told within 4 weeks he needs the surgery. He wanted it on the 4th week so he can mentally prepare etc. His parents want him to have the surgery sooner but he doesn’t want to. I spoke to dermatology and they said a week won’t make a difference and he’s still within the time frame for surgery. What is your opinion on this? It is only 4 days between the two surgery dates - the 8th or the 14th August but he would like to go on a break away with me for some mental wellness before the procedure and recovery. 

  • Hello and thank you for posting.

    I am sorry to hear about what is going on with your boyfriend. His parents are probably concerned and want the surgery to happen as soon as it can, but how the melanoma is on the 8th is unlikely to be very different on the 14th.

    Being in the right frame of mind, mentally and emotionally, can also be helpful.

    Ultimately, it is his choice to make, but I do not expect a wait of 6 days to affect the overall outcome of your boyfriend's surgery.

    Take care, and hopefully he will decide what he wants to do soon. If he would like to talk things through with one of the nurses the number is 0808 800 4040. Lines are open mon-fri, 9-5.

    Sarah.