Melanoma scare on nail bed

Hi 

I think I might have melanoma on my toe. I had the nail removed when I was 13 due to covid can't get drs appointment. I had a dot on the nail bed but now it has grown in the last few weeks and now have pain in calf of leg with mole. I just want to see if anyone in the same boat has me.

  • Hello blacksheep1984, 

    Welcome to our forum. I am sorry to hear about this issue on your toe. Try not to anticipate that it might be melanoma though as there are so many other things it could be. It's a shame you have been unable to get a doctor's appointment. I would perhaps try and ring your surgery again and explain that this is really worrying you and that you also have this pain in your calf. Even if you could talk to a doctor on the phone that would already be a good first step as I think it would be best for a medical expert to have a look at this if only for peace of mind. 

    I hope that you will hear from others here who have been in the same boat as you and that they will come and share their experience with you. 

    Best of luck getting a doctor's appointment. 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator