Possible melanoma

Hey,

my wife had a punch biopsy on 3rd April. We had a letter today saying that it has been sent to another hospital for further review. She had a full body PET scan before the procedure which came back negative and has since had a head and neck contrast CT which also came back clear. Should I be preparing for a bad diagnosis?

  • Hello Fleabagmonkeyface, 

    It's difficult to know really what the diagnosis might be until you have had the full results. Try not to read too much into the fact that it has been sent to another hospital for further review as there might be good reasons for this but it's good that they are being thorough and hopefully you will find out more very soon. It's reassuring news that the full body PET scan has come back negative and that the head and neck CT scan has also come back clear. 

    I know waiting for answers is really hard and I thought I would share with you helpful tips to help you cope while waiting for news. I am keeping everything tightly crossed for you that it will all turn out to be nothing of concern. Other members of our community may have had similar tests before and I hope that they will be along shortly to share their experience with you. 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator