toenail melanoma

feeling very worried about toenail melanoma,big toe.I havent had biopsy yet.Has anyone been through this?

  • Hi,

    There are a few posts on here from people going through or have been through the same worry about a nail. If you search the forum (the spyglass icon above) for subungal you will find them.

    Just to try and ease your worries a little, subungal melanoma isn't common - it only accounts for 1% of melanoma cases. Also take into account that 75% of people referred to a dermatologist are given a clean bill of health, so the odds of your biopsy being positive for melanoma is very small. 

    I hope you aren't waiting too long for your biopsy & results. Good luck & please let us know how you get on,

    Angie (melanoma patient)