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Melanoma WLE and what to expect in appointments

Cleob
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Hey!

I'm 21 and a few weeks ago I got a stage 1A melanoma (0.7mm) diagnosed after 3 months of waiting for results. I feel relieved in a LOT of ways as we caught it early! But I am struggling with my mental health in other aspects of life more than I feel like I should be but I'm sure that will get better with time. Anyway, I've got a consultation about a WLE with a plastic surgeon this week and I'm not sure what to expect in terms of it impacting my mobility as it's right above my left knee- has anyone experienced it to tell me more about what to expect from the appointment/aftermath ?

thanks, 

Cleo.

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    Hi, I was diagnosed with melanoma in the 2nd stage on the 8th of September and tbh didn’t take in any information at all when I sat in front of consultant expecting everything to be fine and was told the suspicious mole on me left calf was actually cancerous! So at the moment my mental health is just about catching up from then,I’ve been slightly numb and waiting for the WLE as well as a biopsy on my lymph glands has caused my anxiety to raise through the roof!! 
    I’m absolutely on your level at the moment and thank you for posting. I’m gonna ring consultants secretary to go through some information that can calm my mind, this could be an option for you, take care 

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    Hi, I was diagnosed with melanoma in the 2nd stage on the 8th of September and tbh didn’t take in any information at all when I sat in front of consultant expecting everything to be fine and was told the suspicious mole on me left calf was actually cancerous! So at the moment my mental health is just about catching up from then,I’ve been slightly numb and waiting for the WLE as well as a biopsy on my lymph glands has caused my anxiety to raise through the roof!! 
    I’m absolutely on your level at the moment and thank you for posting. I’m gonna ring consultants secretary to go through some information that can calm my mind, this could be an option for you, take care 

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