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Stage 1A melanoma

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So after 6 agonising weeks I went for my mole biopsy results this morning. I was absolutely petrified and when he said I've some bad news I think my mind went blank. I'm very lucky that it was caught early and I'm stage 1A. I've been told they will probably recommend a WLE which will be done in Manchester. He also said it will be local anaesthetic. How long does the operation take? I'm relieved but still a little overwhelmed that I've had cancer and extremely thankful that I found it early. Just wondering what to expect from the next op?! And how long I'll be checked? I didn't really ask any questions. 

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    Hi 1974 

    I like you have been told I have stage1 melenoma from a small mole on my back they took 6weeks ago . I am been referred to another specialist for a WLE they said as a precaution measure. 

    I see yours was back in September do you mind me asking how you got on and how you are now from a very worried new melenoma patient. 

     

    Thanks 

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    Hi. I haven't had the WLE yet. That will probably be in a few weeks. The consultant told me they took the melanoma away with the biopsy and thankfully no cancer cells were found in the surrounding tissue. The WLE is just a mopping up exercise.  How are you in yourself since your diagnosis? I just feel relief as I'd convinced myself it was a lot further on than stage 1 

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    Oh that's great to hear  , I was just told it was thin and originally margins were clear but they need to follow protocol and do a WLE which I am not looking forward to mine is on my shoulder blade . 

    I am glad it was caught early but still can't understand how cancer could grow in such a small spot my mole was less than 5cm , I a crying then laffing ans crying again . Feels like living in a nightmare . 

    We're was your mole based x

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    Oh that's great to hear  , I was just told it was thin and originally margins were clear but they need to follow protocol and do a WLE which I am not looking forward to mine is on my shoulder blade . 

    I am glad it was caught early but still can't understand how cancer could grow in such a small spot my mole was less than 5cm , I a crying then laffing ans crying again . Feels like living in a nightmare . 

    We're was your mole based x

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    My mole was on my calf. It was about 7mm. By luck I noticed part of it had changed colour and gone dark. The waiting in between appointments and results has been the most difficult part. I don't think I've cried so much and my gp gave me anxiety tablets because I wasn't coping very well. I feel better now i know what I'm dealing with. Not looking forward to WLE either but after that it should be done with and can get my life back to normal. Even though I'll now be extra careful when it's summer. It makes you really appreciate things. have you a date yet for your WLE? 
     

    take care x 

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