Nail cancer??

Hi I'm waiting on an appointment with dermatologist as I have a very discoloured thumb nail -had for 2 years but now more discoloured-/ my GP had never seen anything like it 

fungal infection ruled out by nail clipping test 

but treated for 9 months with Terbinafine "just in case"

nail bed aches at times

very painful if I bump it 

are there other infections this could be ??? I've googled everything and still no further 

it is from the top of my nail bed and covers 75% of my thumb... cuticle area is clear... very mixed colour of yellow black and green 

I totally understand no one can diagnose me on here but just looking for some advice... freaking out it's melanoma 

  • Hi,

    I can understand how worrying this is for you. I don't have personal experience of Subungual Melanoma which isn't common. If you seach for Subungual Melanoma in the Search Forum bar at the top of the page you will get previous posts from those who have been or are currently going through the same worry. Hopefully they will be helpful.

    Good luck and please let us know how you get on at the appointment,

    Angie (Stage 3 Superficial Spreading Melanoma patient)