New malignant melanoma

Hi I've been diagnosed with stage 1b malignant melanoma, my case has gone to MDT so awaiting another excision and maybe lymph node biopsies.

It's all a bit scary 

  • Hi Louanne,

    Yes, it's scary but you are in good hands (I'm from your neck of the woods). Terms & conditions on the forum don't allow specific hospitals and/or consultants to be mentioned, therefore I've sent you a friend request so that we can chat by private message should you wish to.

    The thing to remember is that, at 1b you have caught it early &, after the WLE and SLNB there is a high chance you will be successfully treated. Hopefully you won't be waiting long for the procedure(s) as the waiting is the worst part of all this.

    Good luck,

    Angie (Stage 3 melanoma patient since 2009)

  • Thank you. It's a scary time. I'm not sure how long it takes for MDT and decisions to be made.

  • They are held weekly & then they usually get in touch shortly after, so hopefully you won't be waiting too long to find out the plan for you.