i have melanoma

Hi tghis is my first time on here so not sure where to start , I was diagnosed with a stage 1a melonoma last year , i had it removed with a wide local excision . I go back every 3 months for a check up for a year then I get discharged . Would like to hear from anyone who has similar as although i get great support from my family , is till feel on my own and do worry constantkly about it coming back . 

  • yes i agree with you , my sister in law says i am dramatic for nothing , well im dramatic because its so serious , you are so right people dont understand how bad melonoma is 

  • Hi... Just thought Id up date.

    Nearly 18month later, thre procedures and I think Im winning this dreadfull disease.

    Hopefully 2014 is good.

  • Hi,

    It's really great to see such supportive messages on here. I have recently discovered a thin black stripe on my nail and am really worried. I have booked a dermatologist appointment but I was just wondering if somebody on here who found the same symptom could share their results? Mine is a thin black stripe on my right thumb and I'm terrified it could be melanoma. It would just be really nice to get some reassurance from someone who has found something similar and it turned out to be nothing - or even if it turned out to be something it would be nice to know.

    Thanks

    x