The pain in shoulder and neck could be totally unconnected to the mole.

Thanks,

I have just received my letter from the dermatologist confirming my referral for urgent removal of the mole, still haven't had an appointment date yet.

in the letter it says 'very suspicious pigmented lesion' that's panicked me now why very suspicious that's worse than just suspicious I'm a wreck

Woke up in the middle of the night absolutely drenched in sweat my top was soaked through now convinced this isnt a good sign thinking back this has happened quite a few times in the past few months or so, has anyone else had night sweats with suspected melanoma 

Hi Julie,

No, night sweats aren't a symptom of melanoma so you may have an unassociated health condition. Not wishing to ask your age but women in their late 30s onwards can get night sweats as they approach the menopause (perimenopause). Or it could be due to anxiety or a side effect of a medication you are taking? I would speak to your GP if these continue.

Angie

Hi Julie,

No, night sweats aren't a symptom of melanoma so you may have an unassociated health condition. Not wishing to ask your age but women in their late 30s onwards can get night sweats as they approach the menopause (perimenopause). Or it could be due to anxiety or a side effect of a medication you are taking? I would speak to your GP if these continue.

Angie

Hi Angie 

thanks so much for replying again, I'm 38 I thought that night sweats were a symptom that it could have spread to lymph nodes? but maybe I need to stop googling stuff.

I have an appointment tomorrow which I thought would be to remove the mole but it's a consultation before the removal depending what they say at the consultation I'm starting to think about getting this done privately as I'm just finding the waiting too difficult 

I just wanted to let you know that I have received my results it's a melanoma in situ, the nurse said it hasn't yet been to  mdt and that I may need a further surgery which will be decided at that meeting although she is leaning towards me needing further surgery but she said it's good news so I'm feeling much better it's been a long wait I chased the results over the phone as my face to face appointment isn't until 26th may 

I got a phone call off the nurse to say I will require a further surgery to achieve the margins they will refer me for this on my appointment 26th may 

Hi Julie,

Sorry for my late reply. Although the diagnosis is a shock for you please know that an in-situ is the best of a melanoma diagnosis. It means it's been caught before it's grown below the surface of the skin so it very, very rarely spreads anywhere else. The wide local excision surgery is a belt and braces procedure so all should go well. Good luck and please keep us updated xx

Thanks Angie my appointment to be referred for the wle (and officially be given my results) is next Friday , do you know if the wle will be considered urgent ? Also when I'm at this appointment do you think he will look at any other moles if I ask? There's one I've had forever only suspicious because it's two colours and I actually think it's always been two colours but maybe worth getting it checked 

thanks

julie

Hi Julie,

I can't really say if it will be considered urgent. Most hospitals are experiencing a delay in carrying out a WLE, averaging a 4 week wait, so it depends how long the surgical list is at your hospital. If you are able to take a last minute cancellation tell them, you may get it done quicker.

Most consultants will take a look at anything else concerning a patient so don't be afraid to ask. xx

Thanks Angie 

Hi Angie,

I hope you are well, I just wanted to let you know that I had my WLE last week, I am glad it is now done, I will receive the results in the post in 6 weeks or so. Can I ask you a question  my surgery was on my foreseen, the area feels a little numb next to the wound which I know is normal, but the top of my hand is very touch sore there is no bruising or anything, is this normal do you know ?

julie 

Hi Julie,

Sorry for my late reply, I've been on holiday.

I hope the soreness has settled down now. It's probably due to the nerve endings being affected as they recover and knit back together.

xx

Hi Angie

just had my results no evidence of maligna so I’m done phew I have to go back in September to be officially discharged. My arm is healing well although is still a little numb but not so painful anymore, thank you for all your answers to me I appreciate them all