Vulva melanoma

I am a 79 year old lady and last July I was diagnosed with this cancer, I had about two weeks of very frightening scans tests and a biopsy,. At the end of it I was told I had Vulva Melanoma and was booked in for surgery, the whole thing terrified me as they talked about what was going to happen and it seemed as if I was on a roller coaster with no way off. As I say I am a 79 year old widow having lost my husband to cancer seven years ago and I have no family who cares about me, I decided then that I would have no treatment  and then everyone dropped away from me, I am living my life the best that I can but sometimes I think about what is coming for me and I have no idea who to turn to for help. Has anyone on this forum chosen this path please.

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  • I'm sorry you haven't had a reply to your post just yet hi102, but now that I've replied, our members will get to see your post once more and hopefully those who decided not to have treatment will be along soon to share their experiences and advice.

    I'm not sure if you have come across the cancer charity Maggie's before, but they offer free expert care and advice to anyone who is living with cancer and if there is a local Maggie's centre close to you, you can even go along and have a chat with others who are on this journey.

    You're also very welcome to discuss this further with one of our cancer nurses on 0808 800 4040. Their phone lines are open Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m and they'll do all they can to help.

    I know this must be very tough but I hope you can take some strength, and solace, from knowing that you are not alone and that our community will always be here for you.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

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  • I'm sorry you haven't had a reply to your post just yet hi102, but now that I've replied, our members will get to see your post once more and hopefully those who decided not to have treatment will be along soon to share their experiences and advice.

    I'm not sure if you have come across the cancer charity Maggie's before, but they offer free expert care and advice to anyone who is living with cancer and if there is a local Maggie's centre close to you, you can even go along and have a chat with others who are on this journey.

    You're also very welcome to discuss this further with one of our cancer nurses on 0808 800 4040. Their phone lines are open Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m and they'll do all they can to help.

    I know this must be very tough but I hope you can take some strength, and solace, from knowing that you are not alone and that our community will always be here for you.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

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