Hello Grannyrose, and first of all, may I say how sorry I am you have had this awful diagnosis.  I also had a small lump at the top of my leg shortly before being diagnosed, and  I also know someone else who had a lump at the top of her leg, some time before she was diagnosed.  I honestly don't know what the connection is, but I just wanted to reassure you that you are not alone in this.  Also, I was very healthy before I became ill, I rarely had to visit the doctor.  Yes, it is absolutely devastating and shocking, but you will cope with it, I promise you.  I never realised how strong I was until I got hit with the sledge-hammer called 'cancer'.  Your family will also find an inner strength that they didn't know they had.  I can tell you this, because I took care of my Mother when she became ill with this horrible disease.  If there's anything else you need to ask, please feel free to do so, take care, x

Thank you for your heartening words. I’m only now mentally coming to terms with my diagnosis and at the beginning ,the shock was such that I was almost organised my own funeral. Now, I’m determined to fight this evil and unwelcomed addition to my body!  My husband and I have arranged a big celebration for our 50th Wedding anniversary at the end of May so I may have to attend hobbling but will have my surgery asap and slap the makeup on and celebrate. 
I’ve been a volunteer fund raiser for Cancer Research UK for over 30 years and NEVER, EVER expected to be a victim to it. I always felt impenetrable, invincible but it seems I was fooling myself. Anyway, I trust in God and the professionals so will look forward to putting this nightmare behind me. Many thanks for your message. 
Best wishes,

Rosemary x

You're welcome Rosemary.  I was told back in November 2022 that I had about a year to live.........well, 17 months later and I am still here.  I honestly believe that having a positive attitude extends your life.  Congratulations (in advance) on your 50th wedding anniversary, and have a drink for me at your party!  Take care, xx

With this new drug developed on the back of the Covid vaccine , demand to get it.  It was discovered in US in February 2023. Have your heard of it?  Keep fighting. Never give up. I will add you to my prayer liist.  I don’t know if you are a believer or not but I am and when I got my news, the shock, fear, disbelief and sadness took over and almost broke me. I broke down and cried constantly but I asked Gid to take my burden from me and I swear I heard a voice saying “ Don’t Doubt me “ I woke up last Monday morning like the old Rosemary. Happy, jolly, carefree and no terrible weight on my heart. I’m still the same. and I’m so thankful to Gid.  Everyone is orsying for me. So many people I don’t know, friends of friends and friends of their friends. 
please keep in touch and sincere thanks for your encouraging and kind words.  We will beat this thing. xx

Hi Grannyrose,

We just wanted to add that the vaccine is actually still in the trials phase and not yet available. We have some more information in this post about the vaccine targeting melanoma tumours. We are obviously very optimistic that these trials will be successful and that in the not too distant future the treatment will be available for patients here in the UK.

Best wishes,

Ben
Cancer Chat Moderator

Hi Grannyrose,

We just wanted to add that the vaccine is actually still in the trials phase and not yet available. We have some more information in this post about the vaccine targeting melanoma tumours. We are obviously very optimistic that these trials will be successful and that in the not too distant future the treatment will be available for patients here in the UK.

Best wishes,

Ben
Cancer Chat Moderator