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Melanoma on top of foot

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Hi was diagnosed 15/08/23 with melanoma and now going in for wide excision on 16/09/23. The cancer nurse contacted me today for the first time and explained what will happen. Hopefully the margins are clear but if they’re not then lymph nodes checking etc. I’m really concerned as foot melanoma says not a great prognosis and I mentioned this to the nurse and she said it’s usually late on before people discover this!! Has anyone ever had foot melanoma can tell me their story please. I’m so scared as havnt had my staging as yet. Thanks Kelly 

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    Hi Kelly,

    Melanoma on the foot is usually called acral melanoma and while it does have a slightly less favourable prognosis it's usually melanoma that's on the sole or between the toes, rather than on the top of the foot (because these areas get no or very little UV exposure). 

    I've sent you a friend request - if you accept it we can chat by private message. Meanwhile, good luck with your surgery,

    Angie (Stage 3 melanoma patient since 2009)

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