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Newly Diagnosed T1b Malignant Melanoma

ScaredMum83
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Hi all,

I was diagnosed today with a T1b melanoma from a mole removed from the back of my right arm, breslow depth 0.8mm. I'll definitely be having a WLE but SLNB is TBC as I have a swollen lymph node in my neck on the right, so will be having that biopsied in the next couple of weeks before confirming the next steps. 

My consultant spotted another mole on my leg that she doesn't think is a melanoma, but is still being removed to be on the safe side. That's already booked in for next Wednesday. 

I'm thankful it was only a T1b but still a bit anxious about my swollen lymph node. I really struggled in the wait for my results so not looking forward to more of that!

I hope everyone here on their cancer journey is doing as well as they can during this rubbish time!! 

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    Hi,

    I'm sorry you are going through all this & that you also have a swollen node that is being investigated. Hopefully it will be swollen due to infection (lots of bugs going around at the moment) and they can then go ahead with the WLE & SLNB. Also having another mole removed is a bummer amongst everything else. I was once having a mole removed from my back & the surgeon noticed a mole on the sole of my foot. They had me back in 2 weeks later for it's removal & it was the same theatre staff. They jokingly said I was getting their '2 for 1' offer! Thankfully both moles were benign!

    I've sent you a friend request in case you will find it helpful to chat by private message. Meanwhile, good luck with the mole removal & node biopsy. Crossing fingers for you that both come back clear & treatment can move ahead quickly.

    Angie (Stage 3 melanoma patient since 2009)

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