Hello Janetg

I'm sorry to hear that you were diagnosed with melanoma earlier this week. It's understandable that you have questions about what this may mean for you. 

We have some information about melanoma on our website, which might be useful for you to read through. You're also welcome to call our team of nurses to chat things through with them. I know they will be happy to listen and offer any advice, information and support they can. They're available Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm on 0808 800 4040. 

I hope that you don't have to wait too long for your surgery Janet. Keep in touch and let us know how you get on. 

Best wishes, 
Jenn
Cancer Chat moderator 

Thankyou surgery is end of October 

Is this the second surgery (the wide local excision) or the initial surgery to remove the mole? 

It’s my first  surgery 

Ahh, so you haven't had a biopsy yet. I'm assuming the dermatologist told you that the mole/lesion on your forehead is likely to be melanoma?

Yes she did I’m under plastic surgeon 

Yes she did I’m under plastic surgeon