JayneyLou Melanoma in transit…

Good evening to everyone..

2 months ago l was diagnosed with a secondary Melanoma or a Melanoma in transit.. 

After been in remission from a stage 2 Melanoma 9 years ago I was in disbelief.. I was given 8 days notice to advise i would be having the lump removed plus a full lymph node dissection.. surgery on 22nd Dec… probably a good thing as no time to think about it.. 

So  4 weeks post surgery im starting to feel stronger and looking to next steps.. waiting for surgery results, if i am gene mutation positive and possible Immunotherapy as preventative treatment.. 

sending positive thoughts to everyone

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  • Thanks for sharing your story. 

    I've had melanoma also, almost a year under the consultant who I believe will sign me off at next appointment, I'd rather he didn't to be fair, I'd happily go every 3 months for ever!

    How are you feeling whilst awaiting results, are you managing?have you got good support

  • Hi and thanks fir your reply.. 

    i remember when l was discharged after 5 years, i felt anxious as felt so much more comfortable going to clinic.. 

    its been a rollercoaster waiting for results the past few months..first MR, then CT scan and a biopsy as the melanoma showed itself in a lump.

    then surgery, which l was  dreading as I didn’t want my lymph nodes removed as I knew the severity of the operation.. I’m starting physio on Tuesday   So I’m sure that will help.. .my partner been very supportive although we don’t live together, infact he’s been amazing… my 24 year old son who is now back living with me after finishing university… although he knows my diagnosis and treatment plan I’m very careful how l approach any discussion and any worries I have as I don’t want him been anxious and worrying  … 

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  • Hi and thanks fir your reply.. 

    i remember when l was discharged after 5 years, i felt anxious as felt so much more comfortable going to clinic.. 

    its been a rollercoaster waiting for results the past few months..first MR, then CT scan and a biopsy as the melanoma showed itself in a lump.

    then surgery, which l was  dreading as I didn’t want my lymph nodes removed as I knew the severity of the operation.. I’m starting physio on Tuesday   So I’m sure that will help.. .my partner been very supportive although we don’t live together, infact he’s been amazing… my 24 year old son who is now back living with me after finishing university… although he knows my diagnosis and treatment plan I’m very careful how l approach any discussion and any worries I have as I don’t want him been anxious and worrying  … 

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