I’ve just had a stage 1a melanoma (0.4mm) removed from my arm and am awaiting a wide local excision soon. I am trying to be positive that it has gone and hopefully won’t be back, but I struggle to sleep at night and worry that I might not notice if it comes back. How often do you check everywhere and how do you check your lymph nodes? I am trying to enjoy each day, but it is hard not to worry - I have a teenage daughter and I’m desperate to stay around long enough to see her through her schooling, at least. Any advice on coping with recurrence anxiety welcome.
