Hi D_T21,

Welcome to Cancer Chat. I'm sorry to hear of your situation, it sounds like a lot to deal with. I'm glad you have found the forum and I hope that it is helpful for you - I can see you have been reaching out to others on here via other discussions which is great.

It sounds like you are approaching things well although I'm sure there are ups and downs. Hopefully you will receive further replies here soon with advice from others. We're always here for support if you need it.

Wishing you all the best,

Ben
Cancer Chat Moderator

Hi!I was diagnosed week ago with melanoma stage 2A.Im 40 years old ,I got 4 years old son. I have to say it was a shock!but I'm thinking very positive...I know I'll be fine.I also got problem with my ears, diagnosed with some bacteria... GP give me a ears drops but is so annoying to not hear propaly and also going through this hard time.My lovely you are not alone I'm with you we will go through that!!!!And we will see everything cos well be fine.We will beat the cancer!!!!I got my other procedures on Thursday.They will removed more skin and they will check limph glance and then will be biopsy...but I know I will be fine...Lots of love to you and be Strong and think positive because this is a key to our health!!!!

Hi Helenka 

I am sure your hearing problem on top of the rest is causing you real frustration. Having your wee son to think about - every Mum's top priority- makes the whole thing so much more of a worry. 

If you live in Scotland, it may be worth getting in touch with the charity MASScot (Melanoma Action and Support Scotland). They provide one to one counselling and hypnotherapy from qualified, experienced in cancer care and insured people. All are working via Zoom now and it works well. 

The CRUK website is good sound information but for the most accurate info on YOUR mel - speak to your clinical nurse specialist, she has all your results. 

I was diagnosed 40 years ago, I had two bad years with secondaries in my neck and spine. We did not have the new drugs then - and I am still here. I was 6 months pregnant when diagnosed and my baby is now 40. So it can be done. Keep your chin up. 

Thank you for bottom of heart ️ You all cancer fighters giving me some much hope!!!! Thank you

Thanks [@Helenka1981]‍ 

How was you procedure this week? It was the wide local and extraction right? The lymph node test is interesting because after my operation I remember having my first pee and it was green I was told the would happen it's just funny.

As my operation was during Covid I was also alone which was tough as it would have nice to have seen family.

Let me know how you got on.

[@melfoughtandwon]‍ the group you have sounds awesome. It must be good to have people locally that you can share your experiences with.

May I ask how far along some of you are with your journey's? I'm assuming it gets easier as time goes by; I hope so.

Did you have hypnotherapy? For what purpose? Was it useful?

I wish I was close enough to benefit from a group like that, but sadly I'm at the opposite end of the island, near London

Ben,

I know is probably a long shot but are there any articles that talk about how many people survive stage 3 melanoma?

I just want to read/see that it is possible to live a long healthy "normal" life after the diagnosis. Doctors are great at helping but not necessarily direct with such answers?

I have only consultations with the surgeon.He sad I have to wait for my appointment to hospital.So I'm waiting...I will let you know when it will be done Thank you xxxxx

The waiting is the hardest part. Try to stay positive.

do you have a timescale; days, weeks waiting?