Stage 1A melanoma

I was diagnosed yesterday with a stage 1A melanoma in the area where your ribs are it's 0.4mm which they said was good, if you can call it that!  I had the mole removed just over 4 weeks ago.  They said all the lab work was fine from that I presume they mean the margins taken away. To be honest I didn't really ask any questions yesterday. 

I'm now booked in for a WLE on 24/8. 

I'm due to start a new job 5/9 so if anyone can tell me how long recovery is on the WLE and what to expect it would be appreciated. I went back to work the following day after having the mole removed and my wound had 6 stitches. 
 

thank you 

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  • Hi Ariesgirl,

    Welcome to Cancer Chat. I hope you're getting on OK - it sounds like things have moved fairly quickly and it's of course good to hear that the doctors are happy with things.

    We have some information on surgery for melanoma on our website which you may find helpful.

    If you'd like to speak to someone, you are more than welcome to give our nurses a call on 0808 800 4040 (Monday-Friday, 9-5).

    We also have some tips on sun safety in case this is useful for your holiday.

    Wishing you all the best,

    Ben
    Cancer Chat Moderator

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  • Hi Ariesgirl,

    Welcome to Cancer Chat. I hope you're getting on OK - it sounds like things have moved fairly quickly and it's of course good to hear that the doctors are happy with things.

    We have some information on surgery for melanoma on our website which you may find helpful.

    If you'd like to speak to someone, you are more than welcome to give our nurses a call on 0808 800 4040 (Monday-Friday, 9-5).

    We also have some tips on sun safety in case this is useful for your holiday.

    Wishing you all the best,

    Ben
    Cancer Chat Moderator

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