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Hi all, this is my first time posting on here. I have had a brown vertical stripe on my finger for around a year now, well that's when I sort of noticed it anyway. I haven't really done anything about it and thought it would go away itself, it hasn't and it has got slightly darker. Went to my GP today and she has referred me to a dermatologist on a rushed 2 week referral. ( although they are behind and we are looking at more 4 weeks) I'm worried I have Subungual melanoma. I have had so much go on with my health recently that I haven't even told my husband or any of my family. Just need a bit of reassurance. 

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    Hi,

    I'm sorry you are going through this anxious time but it's good that you've been referred to dermatology for it checking out.

    Subungual melanoma is quite rare, only about 4% of melanoma patients have this type of melanoma. Hopefully yours will be fine but don't panic if they say a biopsy is necessary - this is the only way to give a definitive diagnosis. 

    There are a couple of threads on the forum from last year from subungal patients. If you want to read their experiences search in the toolbar at the top of the page. Meanwhile, good luck and please let us know how you get on.

    Angie (Stage 3 superficial spreading !melanoma patient since 2009)

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    Hi,

    I'm sorry you are going through this anxious time but it's good that you've been referred to dermatology for it checking out.

    Subungual melanoma is quite rare, only about 4% of melanoma patients have this type of melanoma. Hopefully yours will be fine but don't panic if they say a biopsy is necessary - this is the only way to give a definitive diagnosis. 

    There are a couple of threads on the forum from last year from subungal patients. If you want to read their experiences search in the toolbar at the top of the page. Meanwhile, good luck and please let us know how you get on.

    Angie (Stage 3 superficial spreading !melanoma patient since 2009)

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