Hi Louiseandfin

I wondered what the outcome of your appointment was as I too am waiting for an appointment next Monday for possible Subgungual Melanoma (2 week urgent referal). 

Thanks

Hi there

Apologies I have only just seen this so I hope your appointment went ok?

I saw the specialist 10 days ago, he took some name clippings for testing and referred me for a fast track plastic surgeon appointment. The wait was hell but I saw the plastic surgeon and the results from my nail clippings showed NO fungal. I immediately went into meltdown. 

The dr advised he will be making 2 incisions on my thumb to peel back my skin, nail and some of my nail bed. He said there is a chance it's melanoma but he's since lots that are benign so again, more waiting. The procedure is next Thursday, he did say they sometimes have an idea once the skin is peeled back, however, he did say I'm not showing any sign of Hutchinsons which is a positive to cling to. So it's an anxious 10 days now. My Dr has advised me to take a week off work after the procedure as it's quite painful if the paracetamol wears off once the local anaesthetic has gone and has stated I shouldn't drive either. I will keep you posted. Let me know how your doing.

xxx

Hi Louise,

I hope you manage to keep yourself busy over the next few days to keep your mind off things. I also hope the surgery & results bring you good news. Look after yourself while you are recovering & let us know how you get on xx

Hi Angie

i had the biopsy yesterday, it's not pleasant at all, on quite a bit of pain relief and my arm is in a sling to keep the thumb raised. He said he's fast tracked the biopsy to pathology so just a waiting game now, the surgeon felt confident about a benign result, however I am aware that the results is the only way to tell, so I'm feeling optimistic. It's either going to be a fabulous Xmas or the worst Xmas ever - fingers crossed xxx

Hi Louise,

You must be feeling pretty sore but at least the surgeon has given you something positive to focus on. I hope you aren't waiting too long for the results and that they bring you good news. Rest up for now & try & enjoy the run up to Christmas. Please keep us posted. xx

Hi Angie Just got back from the hospital, I have MM. I have a CT scan booked, lymph nodes biopsy and amputation for early Jan. It's PT3A (what does that mean) she said it's mid range but treating it as high. I'm floored xx

Hi Louiseand fin,

So sorry to hear your news, especially at this time of year, however don't panic. I've accepted your friend request & I will send you a private message. Meanwhile, I'm a little confused as to your stage of PT3A. If it's T3A that means the melanoma is between 2 & 4mm in thickness (depth) - T3, and the A means it's not ulcerated (which is good). I don't know what the P refers to though. Did the consultant give you anything in writing, such as your histology report? If so, it may sound like gobbledydook but I can work out what it means. 

I will send you a pm,

Angie x

Hi,

I have been referred to dermatologist and is panicking if it’s melanoma, please can anyone let me know how you got on?

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Hi,

I have been referred to dermatologist and is panicking if it’s melanoma, please can anyone let me know how you got on?

Edited on Tuesday, 22/01/2019 - 21.02p.m by Moderator Steph. Photograph removed by moderator in line with Cancer Chat’s terms and conditions.