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Skin tumour/melanoma

Dave23486
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hi guys..I’ve noticed a hole in my foot back in November that was bleeding regularly..I did bandage it daily and just left it..as time went on I had what looked like a mushroom grow out of it..left it and left it thinking it would go away..however it didn’t so went to a dr who gave me antibiotics and said it would scab over which was hard to believe as it was quite big..anyhow I took he’s instruction and went on my way but as days past it got bigger so wet. Back to the dr to be told the other dr gave me wrong medication and gave me wrong symptoms and was told it was a skin tumour that’s aggressive..I now have to go to the cancer clinic on Tuesday to be told what it is and I ain’t gonna lie I’m nervous..I’m 32 and my uncle was 38 when he died of cancer so I’m scared tbf..it’s hurting me to walk the dr tried to sign me off work but can’t afford to do that so am still working but FairPlay to the boss he’s put me on light duties and said the work would help me out in anyway they can even financially..I’m scared guys and don’t know what else to say..will know more on Tuesday but my foot is swollen and have this mushroom Theo growth that bleeds and is so tender to touch..been there 2 months now and it smells horrid..I limp everywhere too..it’s constantly on my mind

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    Hello Dave23486,

    Welcome to Cancer Chat. Poor you it certainly sounds painful and must be so uncomfortable for you to walk at the moment. I am glad you have such a supportive work environment in these circumstances. I am sorry to hear your uncle died of cancer at such a young age but try not to anticipate the worst I am sure you are in good hands and that you will find out more today about what your treatment options are.

    I hope your appointment went well and if you have a second send us a little update, we'll be thinking of you!

    Best wishes,

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

     

     

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    hi thanks for replying..I don’t want to sound like I’m moaning but it’s a struggle to walk on it as my foot is always swollen and have what I describe as a mushroom sort of thing growing out my foot..good news is I had my biopsy yesterday and the nurses and consultant were ace..really brilliant..even offered to hold my hand but I though no I’d feel like a child somheld on to the bed hard as the needle was sore as my foot is tender and always hot ..they couldn’t do a punch biopsy I had to have a surgical I think they said..bled a lot but they cauterised it after..she said she’s fast tracking my results so should get them back in 2/3 weeks as oppose to 4/6..they have told me whether it’s cancerous or not I’ve got to have some sort of operation on my foot..they mostly tell my partner what’s going on as I can never remember what’s said..was my partner who said I’ve got to have an operation when we got home yesterday lol..I didn’t remember the consultant telling me but she was great and made sure I told her and the nurses I really appreciate what they done and thanked them 

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    Hi Dave,

    You really sound to be going through a lot of pain and worry. You were very brave not holding onto the nurse's hand as the sole of the foot is one of the most painful places to have an anaesthetic (two nurses held me down when I had mine). It's good that they are fast tracking the results. If the biopsy shows it's melanoma you will have a Wide Local Excision (WLE) where a larger area will be removed to ensure they have got a safe margin of tissue. 

    Good luck with the results and I hope you heal quickly (keep the foot raised higher than the heart when sitting or lying down to stop any bleeding again). Let us know how you get on.

    Angie (melanoma patient)

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    aww poor you I know how you felt..thank you for replying it has made me feel better as I am abit scared tbh..my uncle was 38 when he passed away with cancer and my Nan and grandad had cancer too..I know really I shouldn’t think like that but every time I’m alone I think about it and think what do I do if I got it what if it’s spread..they have said I have a suspect swollen lymph node too..nerve racking..not sure if I’m ready for a battle with cancer but if I’m told I have it il fight it until there’s nothing left in me 

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