Hi dutchess 

I like you have been diagnosed with stage 1 mine was 0.6 deep . I get where you are coming from but by the sounds of it we are extremely blessed for it to be caught so soon and the survival rate is like 94%.

But I like you didn't take the initial news very well and spent days crying it wasn't until I spoke with ppl that eased my fears . I don't know how old you are but I am 33 and spent the firat few days thinking I won't see my 35th but you can't let you head go to all these scary places . 

Youv got the best outcome out of a bad situation x

Thank you for your reply. I am 63 and am feeling i should be braver than i am. I went for my pre op assessment today, i normally have normal blood pressure but it was soaring today, my stomach was churning and my heart was thumping. I cant seem to get a grip. 

Hi Duchess1

I also received my Stage 1A Melonoma diagnosis on Monday, Breslow thickness 0.54mm. My WLE is on Monday. 

Crying isn't a bad thing, it's the body's release of stress, and you have been through a shocking and scary time. I haven't been upset about it yet, but my cancer nurse specialist thought I was a little weird for handling it so well I think! Lol! The thing is we all react differently and there is no right or wrong. I find trying to dwell on the positives really helps me.

The chances of it having spread are minimal, and I'm so grateful that as it stands I don't need lymph nodes removing or other difficult cancer treatments. Plus we get a really close eye kept on us for a year. 
 

Be kind to yourself, ride the wave. I'm sure you'll feel calmer over time x

Thank you for your reply. It all happens so quickly, one minute everything is normal and the next you have a diagnosis. Still at least we have the knowledge that is has been caught quickly. 

Hi duchess1 I too have been diagnosed with stage 1A. I'm feeling a lot more positive than I did a week ago when I was still waiting for my results. Like you said it's more of a shock because one day everything is great and the next it's not, and then the rollercoaster ride begins. I can honestly say I've never been more stressed and cried as much as I have over these past two months but we are very very lucky compared to a lot of people on this forum. It's very humbling reading their stories. We have to hold onto the fact we've caught it early and like pinklady1979 said we'll be closely monitored for a year. 

Thank you for your reply. We are lucky to have been diagnosed early, i wish this was the case for everyone. It has helped me to read the responses here. I have a lovely family and friends but nothing beats talking to people who are walking the same road. The waiting between appointments is so ghastly, i just wish i knew where the off button in my brain was!

Hi Duchess

I am so glad they are moving quickly. I have just had three moles removed all suspected melanoma and have the wait for the results.They have said 4-6 weeks which sounds like forever! How long did you wait for your results? Knowing they have moved so quickly for you is reassuring.

I wish you well.

take care

kelly 

Hi Pink Lady

i am so glad they are moving so quickly. I am at the beginning of the process -having had three moles cut out on Thursday. They said it could be 4-6 weeks until I get my results and I am only two days in and I am worried sick. I do hope all goes well for you. Can I ask how long you waited for your results and how you were given the news? Take care kelly x

Be strong 1974.  It is understandable that emotions are high - I know first hand what you are going through. This forum is a great way for us to support each other. Take care.