Hello Steph and welcome to the Cancer Chat.

I've had a quick look through the forum and whilst I couldn't find anyone who has mentioned they take part in OCR races, I did come across a discussion from last year where a member was trying to find out how long they would have to wait until they could get back to pilates/physio.

Their mole was in a different location to yours but as you'll see, they received some good advice from one of our regular and very well informed melanoma members, [@AngieT]‍. I've tagged her in this post so hopefully when she is free she will pop by to offer you her thoughts and advice.

We do have a team of cancer nurses you can discuss this with on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m but it may also be worth popping over to Melanoma UK for further information and advice.

I hope the removal of your stitches goes well and that the second mole that was removed isn't cancerous. 

Kind regards,

Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

Thank you Steph for looking into that for me. I am 1 week and 1 day after my WLE and returning to work tomorrow, still not heard anything from my second mole removal so I am hoping no news is good news! Also had my first appointment date in 3 months time.

After looking at other discussions is the Lymph node testing not something that is done in my case? I did have an appointment at the doctors about a year ago where my glands in my groin were swollen but with no pain, I had blood tests done but nothing else was found, the Doctor put it down to me being lean. I did have glandular fever as a teen and have always been quite glandular and lumpy and bumpy!! I did mention this when i was first diagonosed but my consultant seemed happy enough to examine them and then book me in for my WLE. 

Had a look at [@AngieT]‍ and hopefully we can have a chat soon and she can share some of her words of wisdom with me, she seems a very inspirational lady as this is a scary time.

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