Hello Ade79

I'm sorry to hear that your Mam has just been diagnosed with skin cancer. It's understandably a worrying time for you and natural that you have questions. 

There are 2 main types of skin cancer: Non melanoma skin cancer and melanoma skin cancer. Do you know which type your Mum has been diagnosed with? I've linked some information for you that's available on our website that you may find helpful. I'm also going to tag one of our forum members AngieT. Angie has been living with stage 3 melanoma now for quite a number of years and I know her knowledge and expertise in this diagnosis has been a great help to other community members. If it is melanoma that your Mam has been diagnosed with then hopefully Angie will be able to offer you some support. 

We do have a team of nurses that you can call to talk things through with if you think it may help. They're available Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm (excluding bank holidays) on 0808 800 4040 and I know they will be happy to listen and offer any advice, information, and support they can. 

Undoubtedly this is a worrying time whilst you wait for further tests and results but hopefully, the team will be able to give you both some reassurance before too long. Do keep in touch and let us know how you are both getting on. 

Best wishes, 
Jenn
Cancer Chat moderator 

Hi Jen thanks for your advice and putting me in touch AngieT. I will keep you updated. 

Hi Jen thanks for your advice and putting me in touch AngieT. I will keep you updated.